Is that the Constitution in your pocket, or are you just excited about urban development?

Eleanor Holmes Norton spoke to the crowd at a community event in Ward 8 last weekend. She wore a sleeveless blouse and narrow white pants:

This look is effortless and comfortable, as usual for the DC Delegate. But. What is in her right pocket??? It looks like a large book or something. This is a perfect a reminder of why sometimes you shouldn't do something, even if you can. Just because you have large pockets doesn't mean you should put large items in them. Especially on a slim pant like this - there should be nothing thicker than a piece of paper in your pocket.

Pantsed

Did you hear? Elena Kagan was sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court. Oh, you did? Well did you hear she wore pants? She did!

I don't think we have any reason to fear the pants suit, as long as it is well-fitted, which this one is. Justice Kagan looks infinitely more comfortable in her clothes and her skin than she did in the skirt suits she wore during her Senate confirmation hearings.

Unfortunately, she's still gravitating to round bead necklaces that aren't very flattering, but considering that this is one of the last outfits a wide public audience will see her wear before she dons the big black robes, she made a good choice.

Now all the remains to be seen is what kind of collar she will pair with her robes. Justice Sotomayor wears one that Justice Ginsburg gave her as a gift when she joined the Court.

Eleanor Holmes Norton reacts to Harry Reid's remarks

Eleanor Holmes Norton was on a local news affiliate to discuss Harry Reid's remarks on Strom Thurmond. She wore pants:

This is a great suit. The shorter length of the pants looks elegant and feminine. If you ever wondered whether dark colored pant suits are "too masculine" to wear for a public appearance, this should answer your question.

Ms. Norton famously keeps her hair quite short, which is well balanced by bold jewelry and bright colors. She might consider a slightly stronger eyebrow color, though, considering that she also wears glasses.