Love the fabric...HATE those puffy sleeves.....if it would have just been sleeveless!
I read an article from a fashion magazine that posited that Melanie is making a statement with sleeves, i.e., the former first lady was ALL about showing off her toned arms. In addition, Melanie is much more fashion conscious, choosing different silhouettes for different occasions. Wearing her coat over her shoulders is a fashion tic, showing both garments to good effect.
Sleeves are a fashion thing now. Went shopping with my teenager granddaughter. Lots of elaborate sleeves in the stores.
I like that she chooses more modest, first lady appropriate clothing. I think she is striving to live up to the role.