Finally someone with taste is willing to stand up and tell Michelle the truth. I applaud these designers for speaking up. She is an attractive woman and her advisors don't seem to be helping her look her best. One doesn't need to spend a fortune on their clothing, but many of her "outfits" just look rediculous on her. Belts worn under her breasts, the "little sweaters", ruffles & puffs, no sleeves, high water pants, dresses that emphasize her larger hips... She ends up looking immature and ill advised. I also think that she, like her husband, don't listen to good advice. In the end, if she doesn't care that the world and this country's own citizens are laughing at her personal choices and nose thumbing, let her. But a little note Michelle, not only do you make yourself look like a joke.... you are making your staff and advisors look like they aren't doing a good job. I preferred it when the Presidency, The First Lady, and the White House were respected and honored. You two are trying to make it the "family den".

Her ethnicity does not matter. She's OUR representative, not some Free-wheeling Entrepreneur", so how she presents herself IS important. What she clearly lacks, and she has so stated, is respect for the office that she/they hold. She's trying to "get down" with the people, and the majority of the people would like to keep our country's dignity especially with other Heads of State. So could you listen to some advice???

Thanks, for stating your opinion well. I agree with you.

i think the main point of the article is summed up in the final sentence..perhaps you may want to re-read it..as i am looking at the picture i am not really fond of what the queen is wearing but no one comments on this..why...probably made by a designer..the attitude that her outfit is not seemly to meet the queen in is nonsense..it is during the day, she is reflecting her husband, she is wearing pearls! pearls are a staple of a classic wardrobe and the first lady is not there to upstage her husband..major designers are upset that she is not giving them a chance to advertise their gowns and are being petty..it is time for the young designers to make their names known today as well..give it a rest

the forst lady represents the USA; one does not go to the Queen.eventhogh it might have cost at least a thousand dollars; one does not touch the QUEEN;a real classless first lady.

I agree with your comments. I think the article was a little defensive. I agree that our First Lady should be acting like a head of state's wife, not like she's hanging out with her friends. I think her attitude is a little too laid back.

what do you look like, what do you dress like, just admit that you dont want our country ran by a black family. who r u people and what make you believe that you get 2 decide whos better for our country? well pick up your bible( if u have one) and you will see that God created all of us equal and you r no better. its not your decision on what she wears, dress yourself.

Look, if the first lady was out buying all these expensive clothes in this recession, most of these idiots would have something else to complain about. No matter what the Obamas do, they will be critized for it, it never fails. I wish more people would be less critical of this woman and her family and just take a look at themselves. One thing I learned as a very young person is that if you don't have anything good to say about anybody, just don't say anything. Stop all the bashing, it really isn't necessary, and I'm pretty sure Michelle Obama could care less. LOL

In reply to Gigi's post of 4-24-2009 @ 9:27AM

" Re: "Look, if the first lady was out buying all these expensive clothes in this recession, most of these idiots would have something else to..."

Give me a break. Do you honestly think that the clothes Ms. Obama is wearing wouldn't break your bank? Just because they've been inappropriate for the occasion, do not flatter her in the least bit, and/or just plain ugly, doesn't mean they didn't cost a mint.

I guess it isn't her fault that she's getting bad advise from her wardrobe consultant but, if she's in tune with all of the comments being made, she'll get a new one, FAST.

I agree she needs to dress according to the occasion. But after reading the comments I have a feeling that it is OK to be critical of a white first lady, but not this black one..what is the difference..first lady is first lady..you are in the public eye, they have to deal with it.

Gee, DEBREDA, get a grip! I didn't see anything racial in the comments, but still you had to throw that in. I don't happen to like President Obama's political views and what he is doing to our country, but that doesn't make me a racist just because he is half black. What is wrong with you people. Also, Michelle definitely is attractive at times, but she is NOT beautiful, and she does look tacky in some of these outfits.

Though both very intelligent and accomolished, the President and the First Lady come from humble beginnings and sometimes it shows. However, this is not a vice. Most Americans love them for it. By the same token, if the First Lady spent a great deal of time and money on fashion, her critics would be after her for that. I also agree with many posters. Much of the criticism of the Obamas is racist no matter how try to try to cloak it.

Get over it.. There is nothing wrong with her choices when it comes to dressing. I feel that you are concerned with the fact that she is prettier than any of the other First Ladies that YOU have seen.

You are quite correct, and your comment(s) are very well put.
The 'don't touch our idol' attitudes are most disturbing. We are not to worship people anyhow. We are blessed to be a democracy, and we do have freedom of speech (unless President Obama tries to take that away). However, we must be realistic. First Ladies need to be able to step outside of themselves and see that it is not all about them. There is plenty of time after their husband leaves office to make their own personal fashion statements. I think what is going on here is that Michelle Obama clearly resents ANYTHING that is connected to that which has been traditional or respected or accepted by general society. She is trying to shake her proverbial "fist" at all who have gone before her, including other (white) First Ladies.

this is a free country
you do what you want wear what you like
the name of the game is do what you like
....you nuts

OMG!Have you ppl forgotten what they're whole campaign was about? It was about CHANGE! It was about new. It was about fresh. It was to convey the message that we were cleaning up america and giving it a new image. Turning around and dressing in well established designers to go see the queen and wearing coture gowns from real fashion houses would be the polor opposite of what they are trying to portray. Especially when they are trying to show ppl that we should be saving money since the economy is REALLY BAD. We should be saving our money instead of trying to fit in with ppl who are only inviting us because we have just gained a certain position or status. The first family is not only the ppl who are living in the white house. They are also the ppl who should be giving americans and ppl all over the world an example of they way we should be living. i think she's taking her job very seriously!