Isn't She Lovely...

It's been a while since Obama's Inauguration, but it's still worth a mention:

Barack and Michelle Obama

Photo by Kevin Mazur for the Presidential Inaugural Committee

Michelle Obama is the youngest first lady to occupy the White House since Jacqueline Kennedy. And quite often Michelle is compared to the well noted fashion icon having stepped out in similar style sporting A-line skirts, brooches, pearls and even a hair flip.

On January 20, as she stood by her husband on the steps on the nation’s Capitol in silence, her white chiffon dress by Jason Wu said enough…

Michelle and Obama at the Inauguration Ball

The white gown with a single strap over the right shoulder, was designed by 26 year old Taiwanese, New York educated Jason Wu. Unlike celebrities who strut the red carpet in looks by the likes of Versace, Dior, Chanel and Lacroix, Michelle has opted for designers who don’t belong to the most celebrated walks of fashion. Instead, she marries her love of fashion with consideration of the price conscious.

As Michelle and Barrack Obama enter the White House during dire economic conditions, Michelle’s fashion preferences appropriately reflect the financial difficulties we have yet to face.

While many have scrutinized her for dressing all Jackie O like, I say Michelle has chosen wisely to start off following in the steps of a fashion icon adored by many, then and now. But throughout Obama’s presidential campaign Michelle’s style has evolved nicely focusing on ladylike florals, fitted dresses, bold colours, flats, pearls and cardigans with a little sense of adventure.