It was an unconventional convention wardrobe. Her handmade dress of patriotic colors attracted the attention of national and international media at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, and as a result, her image was published worldwide.
Hernando resident Kelly Jacobs, 49, a Mississippi delegate, supported presidential candidate Barack Obama in the frock that featured a peace sign on front and an Ole Miss Rebel on back.
“Because I’m opposed to the war, and I have two sons they are always trying to get to join the military, I decided to make a peace dress,” she said. “It was a really fun dress to wear, and whenever I find an opportunity, I like to wear it again.”
She wore it Tuesday while leading a voter drive on the University of Mississippi campus, and like Jacobs, other Mississippians are electing to wear their political beliefs.
Whether they’re standing their ground in flip-flops inspired by Obama or Republican presidential candidate John McCain or bringing the issues into focus with the glasses McCain’s running mate Sarah Palin made popular, voters are supporting their candidates with fashion.
Magnolia Tribune
