Michelle's dress. I'm obsessed with the idea of it. Does ANYone ever wear ANYthing more important? I mean, sure, wedding gown, mother-of-the-bride dress, yadda yadda. But how often does one's husband become President? And how often is he the first A-A President? And how often are the hopes of so many pinned upon one's husband? I mean, come on. That is one important dress. Whatever she wears, we will all look toward her in her First Lady-ness in this new Camelot and fashion ourselves accordingly. It's been a while since I have indulged myself in the frivolities of being an American consumer who, though protheletizing against the dangers of excess in our lives, secretly drools all over pictures of Prada couture and imagines the day when she can be the smallest size of her life and still only fit into the biggest Prada dress made for her very best friend's wedding in August.
*Sigh.*
Anyway. I'm voting for Betsey Johnson, but I'm sure she won't choose it. It's so vibrant and hopeful, if a dress can be all that, and the way she's sketched Michelle's face? She GETS it. And the dress reflects it. Secondly, Koi. I love the idea of black cardigan sweater on formalwear. I do it every chance I get. It's like, "Say, I'm the First Lady, and I have the most awesome gown ever made for the coolest event in American History, but I'm also chilly. And practical. It's January." Thirdly, Kai Milla. Just elegant and beautiful. And brown. I put the LaCroix up there because even though I LIKE it, it's frightfully ostentacious, which is how I feel about most things on the label, to be honest. Creative and forward, yes. But far, far too much.
As for the actual day outfit, I can't seem to get them to post properly, but I have to go with the DVF: http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/dressing-the-first-lady-1875632#/slideshow/article/1875632/1876135
Look at it. It's gorgeous. It sets a marvelous, appropriately regal but classic tone, and the color is delightful.
She's gonna be great, don't you think?
2 comments:
I'm liking the Elie Tahari dress best. That LaCroix one has a fierce cape, but it is kinda boring otherwise. The other two are so SAFE. I think Michelle Obama *AWLAYS* wears a cardigan, and if she's not careful, she could end up looking too "mumsy"for her age. Betsey Johnson is way out there, but M.O. could pul it off if it were a touch more subtle. Who am I kidding?! Its Betsey Johnson, ferchrissake! To recap, I vote for the Elie Tahari,but I think she'll wear the brown Koi.
I ADORED her day outfit!! OMG! And her white gown was absolutely STUNNING. I assume she picked it because he was in white tie and it was his night and all and she probably just didn't want to sparkle over him. She picked an elegant, classy, respectful choice. She has four years to jazz it up at other events!!
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