Yeah, whatever.
Posted on 11/24/2009 7:22:18 PM PST by Steelfish
Michelle Obama Goes Glam For State Dinner (with a dress by little-known designer Naeem Khan)
[Pic in URL] by Jennifer Romolini, Shine staff
Looking glamorous in an elegant strapless gown by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan, Michelle Obama welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Mrs. Gursharan Kaur to the White House Tuesday night and ushered in the Obama administration's first official state dinner.
Though she's become known for her (sometimes controversial) high-fashion risk-taking, tonight Mrs.Obama chose a dress with a classic floor-length cut in a subdued gold fabric and paired it with a light shawl. Her makeup was kept to a minimum and her hair done in a dignified updo. The entire ensemble seemed traditionally feminine and sophisticated, reminiscent of the first lady's more conservative predecessors.
But there were a few Michelle-style flourishes, including a pair of elaborate chandelier earrings and a stack of glittering gold-and-diamond bangles piled high on her left arm. Her choice of Khan as designer is also characteristic of this first lady, who often favors little-known artisans over big names. Khan has been on the fashion scene since 2003, and has outfitted youthful celebrities such as Beyoncé, Carrie Underwood, and Jennifer Lopez. He has also dressed dignitaries like Queen Noor and designed the costumes for the 2006 movie "Dreamgirls."
Tonight's look may mark a sartorial departure for Mrs. Obama, a shift into more sophisticated, luxurious, and regal attire, rather than the playful, accessible, less-polished clothing she's worn thus far.
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That is actually a very beautiful dress. Too bad it had to be on that person.
It is a beautiful dress and she looks wonderful in it.
Don’t they ever get tired of this kind of brown-nosing?
I mean... don’t they have any pride at all???
Rhetorical question, I know...
Well she was finally presentable for once.
Yeah, whatever.
What’s that saying....put a dress on a turd.....
Truth be told, the answer is yes!
Lipstick on a ..... ?
hey obamar, it’s the economy stupid.
Wow, that dress is stunning.
This is perfect, I hope it means a permanent turnaround in the wardrobe department.
Gorgeous gown and the shawl is perfect. She looks very good in that picture. Good for her.
I agree. She did look elegant in the outfit.
Back-handed compliment. But then they could have easily said "her usual get-ups".
But what's up with the hair?
Even if Michelle doesn't need the tests, that doesn't mean other women should do without.
Otherwise, this dress is definitely head and shoulders over the black widow spider monstrosity she was wearing last year.
where is the belt?
Sasquatch forgot her bra. Looks great with her baby puke coat.
Finally a nice dress on this woman.
Very beautiful dress. It’s about time that she got a clue.
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