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AMY VERNER

From Saturday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 7:42 AM EDT 13/05/08

He gets points for trimming down. Now it's time for the Prime Minister to stop being so conservative –when it comes to his wardrobe ...Read the full article

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  1. D Mores from Toronto, Canada writes: I took a look at the pictures and two of the three "original" Harpers look fine. I actually think the suggestions were worse than the original.

    I wouldn't wear the suggestions!

    This sounds like a gratuitous ad for .
  2. I'm Not A Westerner, I Live In BC from Canada writes: Actually I see him more in a black and white striped ensemble, cleaning litter from the side of the highway. Just kidding.
    Anyways shouldn't you fashion mavens be dreaming up the next fad for 14 year old anorexic girls.
  3. diane marie from calgary, Canada writes: Unfortunately, clothes don't make the man, they merely enhance or detract from what's there - or isn't.
  4. Bert Russell Paradox, BC from Canada writes:
    When there is nothing wrong with the mans brain (and there isn't in this case) then the clothes recommended by the author, only appeal to her and her like minded who have been brainwashed by marketting, trendy styling (people who have distorted value)
    The previous poster for example a beryl example which looks good with anything.
  5. Robert Boyd from Windsor, Canada writes: When it gets to the stage where there is a discussion about the style of clothing worn by the PM or the Socialist party's only idea for getting into power is to eliminate the one cent piece, it's time this country was hit by a real good depression.That should get the joyless citizenry focused on reality.
  6. spicydoc--That'll do, spicydoc, that'll do... from Canada writes:

    Harper has lost some weight, which is commendable. Not easy to do once you hit 40....don't I know it....

    Harper's wardrobe evolution has already been planned out by Tom Flanagan. The secret to getting Harper into more fashionable suits is to use stealth. Little by little, Harper will become a GQ GOD. The first step was losing weight, the next might be a nicer tie. Before we know it, Canada's PM will have shifted into fashion without innocent Canadians even knowing what was happening.
  7. Nathan Cool from Vancouver, Canada writes: The boxy suits really have to go. He looks ridiculous. But then again, it'd just be putting lipstick on a pig.
  8. Able Bodied Man from Colony of Van Isle, Canada writes:
    Ah yesss. The old debate between what a man is. Is he Style or is he Substance? What'll it be folks? Do you want a PM to have style or to have substance? And is the style Toronto G&M style or laid back
    real world, not-from-the-COTU style? Then send the man to a behaviour specialist to bolster his patience with all the ahswholes.
  9. Able Bodied Man from Colony of Van Isle, Canada writes: Nathan Cool from Vancouver, Canada writes: ..., it'd just be putting lipstick on a pig.
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    A cat looks down to you. A dog looks up to you. But a pig is the only creature who can lool Nathan Cool in the eye and treat him as an equal.
  10. Commander Groovechild from Canada writes: The Prime Minister looks fine. People focus too much on appearances. I guess that is why con-artists still have a place in society. Superficial Canadians who fall for guy mostly because of his great suit deserve to lose all of their cash. Something I didn't like about Martin was that he looked a bit too good in suit. His commercials seemed a bit too slick. In the back of my mind I just kept hearing from Martin, "I am legendary. Nobody stands even close." In contrast if you look at Mr. Harper, actually he resembles my next door neighbour. True enough my neighbour maybe doesn't shave as frequently. Hey but that's a separate issue. I prefer the simple I-am-working-for-you kind of appearance the Prime Minister has.
  11. Runaway 08 from Wet Vancouver, Canada writes: Double breasted suits look awful on anyone.
  12. D Mulholland from Winnipeg, Canada writes: I salute Commander Groovechild comments as I also prefer the simple I-am-working-for-you kind of appearance the Prime Minister presents.
    He represents our interests and country very effectively
  13. Banofee Pie from Toronto, Canada writes: Man, what is this paper coming to....a fashion piece on the PM??? sigh What a waste of space.
  14. R L from Canada writes: This article is a disgrace to this country and to G&M.

    Harper is dressed by a taxpayer-funded full-time travelling makeup & dress lady that tucks in his shirt and buys his clothes. What a disgrace. Steve is an insecure goon who is wasting taxpayer money because Cons believe that communication strategy (translation: propaganda) is the most important thing, in other words, pushing the agenda top-down rather than respecting democracy.
  15. Honesty is the best Policy from Canada writes:
    Steve's only problem is he can't get his head through the doorway.
  16. Lyn Alg from Canada writes: I still firmly believe that Harper looks the most elegant in the cowboy vest that he wore to Bush' formal dinner several years ago. Now, that WAS elegance! Yea. The only other recommendation I would offer is to urge Mr. Harper to wear cowboy boots rather than orange sneakers. Oh, and one other thing. Ensure that the cowboy boots are not caked with heiferdust.
  17. Lyn Alg from Canada writes: Re Nathan Cool from Vancouver: Please, Nathan, not so early in the morning. I was reading these posting over breakfast when I almost choked with laughter upon reading your post. 'Lipstick on a Pig'? Canadians should show more respect for our grossly overweight, metrosexual, narcistic, Prime Minister. It isn't Stevie's fault that he is considered the epitome of elegance within the fashion world.
  18. True North from Canada writes: Commander Groovechild from Canada writes: "I am legendary. Nobody stands even close."

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    Cmndr, you describe Harper actually. Unlike every other election winner ever seen, Harper made his victory speech alone from an empty stage without a single single party worker behind him = a party of One. The glory of victory was for Harper alone; nobody was allowed to stand close.
  19. diane marie from calgary, Canada writes: True North:-- All the better to see his sartorial splendour. Dramatic. Heroic. Not unlike that scene in Patton.
  20. jimmie rabbit from toronto, Canada writes: i think harper would look more manly with a some facial hair - say a little mustache on his upper lip
  21. Winston Smith from Canada writes: The custom tailored maternity clothes he is wearing is good. They do a good job hiding his pot belly.
  22. otto von abbatoir from Los Angeles, United States writes: Shouldn't he be forced to wear them Canadian Olympic manjammies? That way, wherever he goes, people will know when Canada's entered the building?
  23. Able Bodied Man from Colony of Van Isle, Canada writes: Honesty is the best Policy from Canada writes:
    Steve's only problem is he can't get his head through the doorway.
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    Only when it's a typical small doorway built to spec by Liberal minds.
  24. Russell Barth from Nepean, Canada writes: i think the best attire for Stephen Harper is the clothes he plans to put thousands of Canadian teenagers into: a prison jumpsuit.

    He wants to put a lot more people in jail for longer periods of time, mostly for using drugs. For that crime alone, Harper should spend the rest of his life behind bars.
  25. Kevin G from GTA, Canada writes: The guy looks like an oaf the way he dresses. If someone is selecting his wardrobe then that person needs to be eliminated with extreme prejudice. I've rarely seen a public figure who looks so ill at ease when in front of a camera.
  26. John Sexton from Toronto, Canada writes: It's great to see Mr.Harper trimming down. In fact, I, like a majority of Canadians, would love to see a lot less of him.

    Baby steps.
  27. Anuradha Bose from ottawa, writes: What a daft article!

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