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Michelle Obama’s Understated Style
Wall Street Journal ^ | January 25, 2011 | Alexandra Cheney

Posted on 01/26/2011 6:48:52 AM PST by Zakeet

Although many observers said Michelle Obama looked radiant in her silk organza Alexander McQueen gown at a state dinner last week, she was criticized by some for not wearing an American designer.

New York-based Oscar de la Renta told Women’s Wear Daily, “This is a big industry in this country. Mrs. Obama does look great. She should take that and do something. She could do a great good for our industry. We need to create jobs here, create jobs on Seventh Avenue, too.”

Tonight at the State of the Union address, she’s wearing a more conservative silvery white three-quarter sleeve double-seamed sheath with a rounded neck. The dress is largely understated, but stands out against the darker-colored suits surrounding her.

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While the First Lady’s arms are usually her most dominant accessory, tonight she’s chosen a stack of a half dozen silver and clear bangles.

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What did you think of the First Lady’s outfit?

(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.wsj.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: fashion; meow; michelle; obama; stateofunion; wardrobe
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1 posted on 01/26/2011 6:48:55 AM PST by Zakeet
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To: Zakeet

Gag-me-now alert.


2 posted on 01/26/2011 6:49:58 AM PST by the invisib1e hand (talk to the hand.)
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To: Zakeet

No reason to get into elected office if you can’t “live large” on someone else’s dime!


3 posted on 01/26/2011 6:50:52 AM PST by MrB (The difference between a (de)humanist and a Satanist is that the latter knows who he's working for.)
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To: Zakeet

Ru Paul would make a prettier first lady!


4 posted on 01/26/2011 6:50:58 AM PST by NewCenturions
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To: Zakeet
Although many observers said Michelle Obama looked radiant in her silk organza Alexander McQueen gown at a state dinner last week, she was criticized by some for not wearing an American designer.

She's not the first lady of this country. She's the first lady of "the world."

5 posted on 01/26/2011 6:51:01 AM PST by Steely Tom (Obama goes on long after the thrill of Obama is gone)
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To: Zakeet

Gad, that is just terrible. Absolutely nothing to it. And it shows off her what? Wrists? Might be a good place to focus.


6 posted on 01/26/2011 6:51:31 AM PST by bboop (Stealth Tutor)
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To: NewCenturions
Ru Paul would make a prettier first lady!

And a (somewhat) taller one!

7 posted on 01/26/2011 6:52:00 AM PST by ScottinVA (The West needs to act NOW to aggressively treat its metastasizing islaminoma!)
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To: Steely Tom
...many observers said Michelle Obama looked radiant.

That's because she has a radiator for an ass.

8 posted on 01/26/2011 6:53:00 AM PST by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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To: Zakeet

i must be getting old, ethel mertz is starting to look good.

Ginger vs. Mary Anne ? I like Lovey Howell.

sorry to hijack the thread.


9 posted on 01/26/2011 6:53:32 AM PST by stylin19a
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i must be getting old, ethel mertz is starting to look good.

LOL!!!

10 posted on 01/26/2011 6:54:42 AM PST by Brad’s Gramma (Here's a thought!! Donate to the website you are on RIGHT NOW!! .... *waves hi to DS*)
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To: the invisib1e hand

Now this is the reason some parents sent their kid to college? You couldn’t make me write this crap if you paid me in gold tonnage and held a gun to my head. (oops, can’t say that)


11 posted on 01/26/2011 6:55:15 AM PST by blackdog
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To: bboop

Actually one of the nicer things she’s worn.
Looks first Ladyish, well cut, actually fits,
understated.


12 posted on 01/26/2011 6:55:20 AM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: stylin19a

Funny nobody ever remarks about the fact that Ethel Mertz was about 40 years younger than her husband.


13 posted on 01/26/2011 6:55:25 AM PST by DManA
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To: Zakeet

My Mama always told me that if you can’t say something nice about someone, then say nothing at all.

I have nothing to say here..........


14 posted on 01/26/2011 6:55:42 AM PST by basil (It's time to rid the country of "Gun Free Zones" aka "Killing Fields")
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To: Zakeet
"Mrs. Obama does look great."

Not THAT is some first class butt kissing.

15 posted on 01/26/2011 6:56:00 AM PST by Rashputin (Barry is totally insane and being kept medicated and on golf courses to hide the fact)
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To: Zakeet

...”While the First Lady’s arms are usually her most dominant accessory...”

Um, perhaps butt?


16 posted on 01/26/2011 6:56:15 AM PST by Bronzy (We Remembered In November.)
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To: Zakeet

At least her arms are covered. It is not fitted around the (lack of) boobiture at all.


17 posted on 01/26/2011 6:56:36 AM PST by Montanabound
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To: stylin19a

Lovie Howell, the first tropical cougar.


18 posted on 01/26/2011 6:56:57 AM PST by blackdog
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To: Zakeet

Is Omar considered an American?


19 posted on 01/26/2011 7:01:01 AM PST by mcmuffin ( . )( . ) (We're watching you)
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To: Zakeet

Is Omar considered an American citizen?


20 posted on 01/26/2011 7:01:28 AM PST by mcmuffin ( . )( . ) (We're watching you)
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