Hillary in her Armani jacket, which was criticized for being too expensive. Photo from CNBC

So, Hillary Clinton wore a designer jacket during a speech about income inequality. Big deal.

She’s wealthy. She can wear what she wants. Did anyone ever criticize any outfit worn by a man in a campaign because it was expensive?

In fact, we don’t even care what men wear. But when it comes to the first woman who actually could win the White House, we have been all over her choices.

Just look at what was in yesterday’s Washington Post, written by Leah Bourne:

“The polished outfit was in stark contrast to the fashion choices Clinton has made in the past. As first lady, Clinton wore frumpy pastel “skirtsuits.” As New York senator and secretary of state, she attempted a more serious look, wearing pantsuits in a rainbow of colors — so mocked that they sparked memes. In comparison to Michelle Obama, who’s become known as a style icon during her time in the White House and appeared on the cover of Vogue twice, Clinton has never been able to nail down a personal aesthetic that works for her.

But now, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, whose dowdy and matronly style has haunted her throughout her entire political career, is making her first real effort to play the fashion card.”

Do we refer to men’s clothing choices as “frumpy,” “dowdy,” or “matronly?” Do we then criticize them if they try to look better?

No and no.

I am a supporter of Bernie Sanders, but I know bullshit when I smell it, and I’m getting an overpowering stench right now.

Hillary Clinton’s style has nothing to do with her ability to lead the nation, and while I find her a bit too cozy with banks and big corporations, I will admit she is eminently qualified to be president, unlike the presumptive Republican nominee, and I will vote for her in November if she is the Democratic nominee.

Trump calls her “shrill,” and every network covers it. Trump, who can’t even string together a coherent thought. Trump, whose house looks like a bomb of gold paint exploded in the living room. Trump, whose megalomania, misogyny, and racism and sociopathy oozes from every pore. Trump, who believes he doesn’t need advisors because he has a very excellent brain.

But he’s a man, so it’s OK.

This whole kerfuffle over Hillary’s clothes is nothing more than sexism. We don’t attack her views; we attack her clothes, her hair, her voice and her laugh (which, by the way, I love).

Bernie Sanders is my first choice in the primary because I agree with him on the issues. But Hillary is competent and, if she wins the nomination, she will have my vote in November, no matter what she wears.