
Rachel Maddow, you are the WO-MAN on your show. I love your take on the issues. But...girl...I can't believe you went on the MARTHA STEWART show in ALL BLACK!
Look, I know you are a "tomboy" and a lesbian. You're obviously the male in your relationship. That doesn't mean that you can go on talk shows looking like death's little sister. Even lesbians wants their lady-man looking hip. Girl, you looked like you were a "dark cloud" walking on Martha's show today. That oversized black shirt made me cringe. Your pants looked like they came from goodwill, or better yet, a homeless man digging through goodwill's trash.
Rach, do me a favor. Get slimmer glasses. The big thick black ones hides your beautiful eyes. It's okay to have beautiful eyes and still be the man in your relationship.
Also, while I'm on the subject. Do something different with your hair. I love your dark hair but that do is like...so 1990's. I mean, PBS has a lady sporting your style. You shouldn't be so easy to emulate now that your star is rising.
Since I know you don't like the girly look, consider this one thing when you go on talk shows. Taye Diggs. Look at the way Taye Diggs dresses. I know he's a man but, he's not an overly macho man in his dress so you can pull this off. I would much rather see you wearing winter hues, that match your skin tone and hair color than that deathly black. Plus, don't wear that oversized shirt again. Burn it.
Now, See Rachel, I care about you. I don't have to agree with your personal lifestyle choices to care about you as a person. I want to see your star rise but if you keep wearing that garbage bag to talk shows, you will not be asked back.
I made a list of things that would look great on you while you still maintain your strong image. Some of this will be repetitive but that's because, unlike Katic Couric, I AM belaboring the point.
1. Slimmer glasses

2. Spike up your hair and keep it short on the sides. You can even get that spiky new Posh Spice look. Posh's new, dark cut, would be perfect on you. If you feel courageous, put a few highlights in your hair. Dark brown preferably.
3. If you have to wear all black, wear a black mock neck that's almost form fitting, under a fashionable blazer. Wear slim black slacks that flatter your figure. You can man up the look by wearing Converse sneakers and top it off with a Kangol apple hat.
4. Don't be afraid to wear color. You can introduce color into your talkshow wardrobe by wearing a dark colored argyle sweater, a white tee or button down shirt underneath, a corduroy blazer, and dirty washed jeans. You can also wear your Converse sneakers with this outfit too.
5. It's okay to embrace your feminine side every now and again. You can add a touch of color by wearing a deep red under a black suit or a ruby red peacoat over an all black ensemble. You can wear a jewel blue shirt under your suit or by it self when you're on talk shows. You can also wear purple underneath a gray suit. You can wear black flats with these outfits.
6. Black is not the only neutral color. Don't hurt grey's feelings. You could REALLY use a tailored grey wool or wool blend suit. You are always in black everytime I see you so forgive me if you have a grey suit that I haven't seen yet.
Your makeup is always nice so don't worry about that.
Rachel, I hope you are not offended by anything I've said here. I respect and admire your work a great deal. I just don't want your talk-show wardrobe choices to land you on someone's "don't list". Your career is just taking off and whether you care or not, fashion folks, can make you or break you (at least the public's opinion about you anyway). That's the cold hard world we live in.
Give us a little more of that colorful personality by letting it spill into your wardrobe. This will make watching your show more fun for me at least. People can't take their eyes off of pretty people, even if they are lesbians. These simple changes could greatly improve your already soaring ratings.
Last point. You are a public figure and you have to dress the part, even on talkshows.
See you on the election coverage!!! Bye!