Michele Obama's dress - Page 4

Ron · #31 01-20-2009, 05:58 PM

The President better buy a shotgun, his daughters are cute as a button!

Wait until they grow up & the suiters start calling!

Elizabeth · #32 01-20-2009, 06:12 PM

I know they said the color was yellow, but it looks more like pea-green to me.

I think she is trying to look like Jackie O in her own way, the cut of the dress and dress coat are rather 60 ish, not a bad thing, but it does remind me of Jackie.

TalkLady · #33 01-20-2009, 06:17 PM

I applaud her for continuing with her distinctive style and not falling into what is now the established "classic look." She's in the beginning stage of setting what will most likely someday be the "Michelle classic look"...

http://www.time.com/time/nation/arti...,00.html?imw=Y

I am interested to see what she wears to the Inauguration Balls. I think I would have to like whatever she wears more than some of these dresses:

http://www.time.com/time/photogaller...826905,00.html

Cindy · #34 01-20-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth

I know they said the color was yellow, but it looks more like pea-green to me.

I think she is trying to look like Jackie O in her own way, the cut of the dress and dress coat are rather 60 ish, not a bad thing, but it does remind me of Jackie.

I heard a commentator mention that she seemed to be imitating Jackie O.

Cindy · #35 01-20-2009, 06:34 PM

I liked Aretha Franklin's hat!!!!!!

Innocuous · #36 01-20-2009, 06:39 PM

I thought she looked great. The girls looked cute.

rgcraig · #37 01-20-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindy

I liked Aretha Franklin's hat!!!!!!

I did too!!!!

rgcraig · #38 01-20-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TalkLady

I applaud her for continuing with her distinctive style and not falling into what is now the established "classic look." She's in the beginning stage of setting what will most likely someday be the "Michelle classic look"...

http://www.time.com/time/nation/arti...,00.html?imw=Y

I am interested to see what she wears to the Inauguration Balls. I think I would have to like whatever she wears more than some of these dresses:

http://www.time.com/time/photogaller...826905,00.html

In the last link - W's boots with the Presidential Seal was a hoot!

I loved Laura's dress!

I'm sure Michelle's dress tonight will be awesome!

rgcraig · #39 01-20-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth

I know they said the color was yellow, but it looks more like pea-green to me.

I think she is trying to look like Jackie O in her own way, the cut of the dress and dress coat are rather 60 ish, not a bad thing, but it does remind me of Jackie.

Creamy Yellow -

First Lady Michelle Obama picked fashion insider Isabel Toledo, 47, to design her Inaugural ensemble. The glamorous, creamy yellow dress and matching overcoat were made of satin-backed wool guipure, a kind of lace used most often in French haute couture. Obama accessorized the look with a sparkling crystal necklace and green leather gloves and shoes. Although the First Lady's office repeatedly said that Obama would not decide on her outfit until this morning, the choice — including the color, fabric and accessories — shows a lot of confidence and planning on the wearer's part.

MissBrattified · #40 01-20-2009, 06:57 PM

Okay, here's my review:

It was a good try toward sophistication, but fell short. Michelle Obama needs to go with a more tried and true designer if she wants that really polished look. Up close and personal, the detail of her dress was pretty, but the big picture was not quite there. For one thing, her coat was too long. It should have only been slightly longer than her dress, rather than several inches. Yep--she should have been showing more leg!!!!!

Secondly, the collar was weak--it needed a higher, more dramatic, Jackie-O approach. And it looked light, even though it probably wasn't. Looked a little silly for such a cold day.

Finally, the green gloves were awful. I would NEVER wear green and yellow/gold together. She should have punched up the gold/yellow with the purple she loves in the form of gloves & clutch. (Although I didn't mind the red purse--at least there was a little brightness there.) The purple would have been a great contrast.

Overall, I give it a 6.5 out of 10, and it was a good try. It really didn't reflect her personality at all, and was something I would expect to see Queen Elizabeth in--except there wasn't even a smart hat.

As for the girls--they were cute as buttons. LOVED the bright colors and miniature suits. I still don't know why no one had on a hat!