What IS She Wearing? The Michelle Obama Fashion Thread — Page 2

Just a couple of thoughts since most everybody has already said what I thought about the fashions.

First, maybe she tried on the ball gown (please, God, tell me she tried it on first!!) with higher heels then she ended up wearing that night, because I find it hard to believe nobody noticed it was too long beforehand.

Second - it's the presidential inauguration, a pretty formal event. She's a former First Lady, sitting Senator (technically) and Secretary of State-elect. Would it have killed Hillary Clinton to have worn a dress to such an important event?? I don't care that it was cold, every other woman there wore a dress/skirts of some sort, and still managed to stay warm. I'm a huge Hillary supporter, but something about that is just....wrong.

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I thought the white gown was somewhat "prom-like," too, but then I thought, "No, that's the perfect look. Fresh, youthful, forward-looking." It said many of the things we are all hoping with this administration. White is all about renewal and fresh starts. It was a purposeful step away from the old and conventional. It was an excellent choice on Michelle's part. (But that doesn't mean you have to like it. )

Humbug, as far as Hillary's pants are concerned...the Inauguration is not a "formal" event the way the ball is. Yes, one should wear one's "business best," but in Washington, it is 100% acceptable for women suits--with trousers--just as the men do. Plus, it was extremely cold. Usually, when I go for a first interview, let's say, in Washington DC, I wear a skirt...unless it is bitter cold out. Then I wear pants because I will FREEZE if I do not! I'm sorry, but it's still extremely sexist to insist that women wear skirts to a ceremony like this one...especially when it's outside and January in the Northeast!

Besides, how do we know that Hillary wasn't instructed by her doctor to dress warm? Maybe she had a bandage around her knee and didn't want to expose it. Maybe she had a suit to wear with a skirt but Bill spilled a Mimosa all over it before they left the house. It's just an assumption on your part that she was acting callously, without regard for tradition or in defiance of propriety. Did she wear pants to any of the evening events? No, she wore an Oscar De La Renta gown.

And let's face it, Hillary does not have Michhelle Obama's legs!

P.S. Aretha's hat was fabulous, TheAct!

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Updated On: 1/23/09 at 01:36 PM

I want that turquoise dress. Seriously. And I WILL find it.

Look! Even FOX NEWS is proclaiming Michelle a leader worth following!

Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama Ignite a Fashion Frenzy
Noelle Watters, Friday , January 23, 2009


Isabel Toledo is working around the clock to create a low-priced knockoff of the yellow Inauguration Day suit she designed for Michelle Obama.

J. Crew’s phones have been ringing off the hook as moms across the country try to get the colorful coats Malia and Sasha Obama wore to see their dad sworn in as president of the United States. (You can stop calling; they're not available yet.)

The verdict is definitely in: the Obamas are fashion superstars.

Especially Michelle.

"Michelle Obama is a new fashion icon. She is accessible and stylish. She is 'everywoman,'" Stephanie Soloman, Bloomingdale's vice president for fashion direction, tells Foxnews.com. "She has fashion flair and the ability to wear an outfit so that her personality shines through. Clothes do not wear her, she wears the clothes. And her choice of new and up-and-coming American designers is a real boost to the entire American fashion industry."

Link to Full Article

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So are 65% of respondents liked Michelle's white gown and 76% liked the lemongrass dress suit.

You can vote, too!



Chicago Tribune Dress Poll

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Updated On: 1/23/09 at 03:56 PM

Yesterday I went shopping and the stores were rife with sleeveless "Michelle" dresses. I'm thrilled, of course. Not because I "look hot" in these dresses, but rather because I "am hot" before putting these dresses on, and they help me stay cool. (It's an "age" thing. Women of a certain age know what I'm talkin' about. I'm tired of people criticizing the first Lady for "baring arms." It's sexist, plain and simple. They just don't get it.)

This is what I bought:

(The first two look great together.)

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Well, my wife is not eager to bare her arms, but she's hoping Michelle's preference for flat shoes will become trendy.

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My sleeveless days are over.

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lol, well, my arms are ok until I lift them!

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exactly my thoughts, Stockard!

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Yeah, I didn't particularly like that one either. And I don't think it was meant to be worn with a cardigan.

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I'm liking all the dresses Miss P!

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