Everyone Is Freaking Out About This Fox News Host’s Outfit—Here’s Why
Happy Friday-eve #betterwithfriends @foxandfriends pic.twitter.com/dOUptoO1Q2
— Ainsley Earhardt (@ainsleyearhardt) June 15, 2017
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It may not seem that out of the ordinary, but her look marks a definite departure from the dresses and skirts most women wore on air when Roger Ailes, former Fox News CEO, was in charge. (He passed away last month after being forced out of the network due to sexual harassment allegations from Gretchen Carlson and other former female employees.) Back in April, a former Fox anchor, Jedediah Bila, even tweeted, “I was told repeatedly that pants weren’t an option,” after opening up to The View about her experience on the network.
However, a Fox News spokesperson told Women’s Health, “There is no dress code and there has never been an edict against women wearing pants on air.” In fact, Ainsley has worn pants on Fox News several times before.
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Nevertheless, people on social media were psyched about the colorful pantsuit making an appearance:
Love the suit! Love all of your outfits!!
— Becki Garner (@Becki1971) June 15, 2017
Was just thinking the other day why do they always wear the same kind of dresses? Nice change!
— Caroline (@carolinn73) June 15, 2017
Sorry it took so long for you to be free to choose your attire at work. Wow is media/entertainment industry jacked up.
— L. Edwards (@QUI_DAT) June 15, 2017
News stressing you out? Try this relaxing yoga pose:
We all know this shouldn’t be a big deal in this day and age, but hey, at least there’s progress being made.