Right now, Michelle Obama is starting the inauguration day in a yellow, Isabel Toledo outfit.
Is this the first glimmer of Isabel Toledo’s name ringing across the nation, all the way to a Target near you? We shall see.
On a side note, will anyone else be incredibly disappointed if Michelle opts for the very First Lady-ish Oscar de la Renta tonight?
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 11:34AM
hahaha i agree with #7. get off her back!! i think she looks beautiful and very classy, as usual. We shouldnt be complaining when we FINALLY have a first lady with some fashion sense.
im just sayin, i wouldnt be surprised if she popped up at Fashion Week next month...
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 11:38AM
I am an avid fashion lover but could we please stop treating the incoming first lady like she's Jackie O or JLO? The media hype and predictions on what the inaugural gown will look like, what hairstyle she will don, what designers she will engage for public appearances make me want to shoot myself. I am more interested in what Mrs O plans to do with her newfound role - than what designers she will annoint as the next "big thing"
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 12:05PM
I have to agree that the tights are a little much. The Obama's are not the Kennedy's and the Kennedy's are not the Obama's. I don't see the point in comparing the two. They will both lead different administrations, and instead of putting all these preconceived notions on the Obama family, just let them act their OWN role.
Guest 11: Exactly. First Lady fashion is in a league of its own. Michelle will have nice designers...every first lady does. I wouldn't claim her to be an up and coming fashion guru. She looks lovely...she looks like a First Lady.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 12:13PM
Whatever your opinion on Mrs. O's style may be, everyone must agree she's a huge step up from former first ladies Laura Bush and Hilary Clinton. I think she's a wonderful role model for young girls with her power, intelligence, and beautiful - yet realistic - figure. And she does it all with style and class!
posted by GQDetails8604
Jan 20, 2009 12:17PM
I swear I just read in a recent article on how Michelle hates hosiery??? correct me if I'm wrong...Nonetheless I think she looks amazingly classy, the monochromatic mixing of the shades of green. I love the gloves, she does Isabel Toledo well...I'm sure, now we will here a lot more than usual from the designer
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 12:27PM
No you're right GQDetails. However, given the temperatures in D.C. right now, she may not have much of a choice. I don't love her ensemble in pictures but it looks gorgeous on TV. The color and sparkle are great with her skin tone. I can't wait for tonight ball photos!
posted by LauraMilli
Jan 20, 2009 12:36PM
I think Sasha and Malia look the best, actually. But you're right, wasn't Laura Bush's favorite designer Oscar de la Renta? And he also dresses Hillary a lot, so hopefully Michelle will try someone new.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 12:46PM
Actually,it's eleven degrees out and she looks lovely for a first lady. I think the time has gone where all a First Lady is supposed to do is look pretty and stand next to her husband. She has brains, attitude, and personality, and she attires herself well for the job description.
posted by AmandaMichele
Jan 20, 2009 1:02PM
Michelle Obama is a brilliant woman with a prestigious education and experience and is positioned to do a lot of good in this country and people are giving her flack for wearing tights when its 11 degrees out? Today is not about her, it is about America, and I think she looked gorgeous but allowed her husband to really shine. That is the role of First Lady, n'est pas?
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 1:17PM
I bet she wishes she had opaque black tights on over longjohns and a cardi but the suit is classic,gorgeous fabric I'm betting.I have a couple of suits from my mum that she had made in the 50's too bad i haven't been able to wear anything but the pink tweed topper jacket since I was thirteen. I'd like to see more leg tho.
posted by Janed0ll_09
Jan 20, 2009 2:22PM
I love this outfit...and personally why not compare her to Jackie O.... for some of us thats who she is for our generation for me as a black girl she is my Jackie O....and that dress looks amazing on her not to mention not everyone could pull that off, but Michelle has confidence...
posted by studioQ
Jan 20, 2009 2:26PM
She's not wearing white nylons or tights. Pleae use common sense. She's wearing coffee/sheer brown pantyhose, that are unfortunately reflecting the daylight. Manufacturer's still haven't come up with a decent near skin color hose for african american women, so we have to work with what's available. And bare legs are not an option for formal events.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 3:29PM
Thank you #29.
It is always funny to me when people comment on subjects they know nothing about. Since when is the color of her stockings considered white? Check your rainbow folks and give Michelle some credit. Nude stockings for women of color almost always have a disgusting pasty color to them.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 3:43PM
Michelle Obama will always look like a first lady should, but we cannot expect her to break any first lady fashion molds. She wont. She might wear somewhat unknown designers like Isabel Toledo, and those designers will become more recognized throughout the nation, but not through any merit of thiers or hers.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 4:26PM
She looks amazing, the colour in beautiful on her, the greyish greenish gloves with it were awesome. This is a formal state event, tights are necessary, plus it is freezing out and she had to sit still outside for a very long time. Her option for tights was much better than Biden's wife's weird choice of knee high black stiletto boots. wtf?
And I really have higher hopes for Michelle than wearing Oscar de la Renta, but if she does I'm sure she'll rock it better than Hilary.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 4:38PM
Thank you 29 and 33. I'd also like to add that it's extremely cold out. On the campaign trail I always saw her in bare legs.
Isabel Toledo has been around for a while and not gotten the recognition she deserves. Michelle is an excellent model for a designer who has great attention to detail, strong work ethic, unique style and a talented, adoring husband to boot.
I may not enjoy all of her choices, but they're all distinctively her. I love that we finally have a first lady who has a distinctive style.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 5:29PM
For the people saying "she will never be the next Jackie O. - did it ever occur to you that maybe she doesn't want to be? I know I don't want her to be the next Jackie O. I want her to be Michelle Obama. She is incredible, dynamic, and so intelligent. Does it occur to you what she is doing for American fashion? Do you really want your First Lady to wear Valentino right now? Seriously, people.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 5:57PM
We all understand that it's freezing up there. No one disagrees with that. Maybe it was just an unfortunate picture choice, because the hose do look awkward in this shot. She looked great on TV and I think Mrs. Biden did too. I just hope that the presidential closets don't get in the way of people's opinions on presidential policies/humanitarian efforts.
posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 6:09PM
Michelle is black and young. In the past (since Jackie O) the 1st lady have been not black andnot young (LOL). Her style and aesthetic is going to be completely different because she is nothing like the rest! She looked FABULOUS she's classy with flair and she won't be wearing Oscar tonight!!! She's Michelle!!!
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posted by guest
Jan 20, 2009 11:03AM
i think she looks awfull. what is up with those white nylons? i wish people would stop trying to make her a modern day jackie o becasue she is NOT.