Dressing the D.C. press corps

The Post's William Booth has some funny musings on his experiences and observations at Cannes, and he even offered up some fashion tips for Washington reporters. Though while I agree with him that there needs to be a change in the overall drab, dull and totally unimpressive wardrobe of the press corps - and France is definitely a destination to look to for fashion-forward wares - I wouldn't even joke (I am assuming he is just having one big laugh here!) about having our White House correspondents wear short shorts and high heels.

Seriously, the Washington press corps has something to learn from my Cannes colleagues.

Fashion tip? Some of the reporters here wear short shorts and high heels. Their questions get answered. Also, today we spotted a guy with a press credential around his neck, and his shirt completely unbuttoned, like Fabio. And it worked for him. Henri Behar, the French journalist and film critic who emcees the official news conferences, favors two earrings, scarves and the occasional headband. And you know what? He rules.

He actually used the phrase, "he rules..." To read the entire article, click here...