We wish we could blame it on the heat, but it was only 79 degrees in Washington on Wednesday.  

Republican Reps. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, a pair often seen hanging out together on the House floor, exchanged fierce words Wednesday over appropriate footwear for Seersucker Day.  

It all started on Tuesday, when Capito threw a jab at Ros-Lehtinen.  

Both women were surveyed for advice to women ahead of the return of Seersucker Thursday in the Senate. Ros-Lehtinen, approached first, grumbled about her lack of buck shoes because of their price.  

“No, no, no, no, no, no, no,” she said. “They need to come down for Mama.”  

When Capito was asked about footwear, she pointed to Ros-Lehtinen as the example of what not to do.  

“Don’t do what Ileana Ros-Lehtinen does and wear matching seersucker shoes,” she said. “That is a no-no.”  

Thirty-nine minutes after the story posted on Wednesday, the Ros-Lehtinen camp emailed this photo and message: “She says she went full Seersucker just to upset Shelley Moore Capito.”  

Ros-Lehtinen stopped on her way into Wednesday evening votes to show off her shoes and gripe about Capito.  

Capito’s office responded to the photo with a statement not backing off one bit.  

“Not a good look,” Capito said.  

Bless their hearts.  

Think you nailed the seersucker look? See a member preening around Russell in the threads? A staff colleague? Snap a pic on Thursday, send it here with “seersucker” in the subject line, and we’ll determine “Who Wore It Best.” Can the Senate side can keep up with the House? Only time will tell … Related: Trent Lott: Happiest Man Alive Over Return of Senate Seersucker Day Seersucker Day Returns to House, Who Wore It Best? Seersucker Day: Trent Lott’s Fashion Do’s and Don’ts