Michelle Obama Fall Fashion - The New Skirt Suit

by Bee-Shyuan Chang (Subscribe to Bee-Shyuan Chang's posts)
Posted Sep 10th 2009 at 12:50PM

Michelle Obama puts a twist on the classic skirt suit with a bow brooch and kick-pleat skirt. Photo: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images

While New York is descending into fashion week madness, things are going on as usual in the nation's capitol.

Michelle Obama is back in fall fashion stepping out in a warm rose Moschino bow front piquet swing jacket with matching skirt as hubby Pres. Obama addressed a joint Congress yesterday evening.

Mrs. O's bracelet sleeve-length jacket featured a twist on the classic with a bejeweled bow brooch (of course!) at the neck and fan pleating on the back. The matching skirt had comfortable kick-pleats built in as well.

After her summer shorts fiasco, we think this tailored fall look is suiting the First Lady just fine.

Sharing a box with Jill Biden-- who looked lovely herself in a ruffled navy top and cream skirt, Michelle was all smiles when chatting with the ladies seated next to her, including Vicki Kennedy, the wife of the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

Want to catch up on Mrs. O fashion? Read up on more of the First Lady's sartorial choices here.

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Tags: Congress, Fall Fashion, FallFashion, Jill Biden, JillBiden, Michelle Obama, MichelleObama, Moschino

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Stacie, 9-10-2009, 8:06PM

EWW....That is the most God awful looking thing I've ever seen.
She looks like a Ompa Loompa.

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Dawn, 9-10-2009, 9:03PM

I totally agree, what happened to the 'Class' in the White House... It's gone... it isn't Casual Friday for the next 4 years for the love of god.... Hey she wears some ok casual clothes but they are totally in appropriate for the position she holds...

Princess Poon, 9-11-2009, 12:50AM

Gee Stacie, thanks for posting--I was wondering what the trailer park set thought about the First Lady's style.

donna, 9-10-2009, 8:12PM

she looks about 8 months pregnant!

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barb, 9-10-2009, 9:22PM

I agree!!!

Nancy, 9-11-2009, 12:07AM

I agree, she looks pregnant!

BOO, 9-10-2009, 8:11PM

IT'S SO HILARIOUS..............THE MORE SHE TRIES TO DRESS IN CLASS, THE MORE SHE LOOKS LIKE AN A$$.
THERE'S NOTHING MORE SICKENING THEN TO SEE SOMEONE LIKE HER TRY SO HARD TO LOOK LIKE SHE'S "ONE OF US"................THEY'RE BOTH PATHECTIC TO THIS COUNTRY!

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Debbie, 9-10-2009, 8:32PM

WOW........ I usually don't look at the comments.. Mainly, because i know i will run into arrogant idiots like you... Excuse me? but what are you refering to as the "US" in your post? the more she tries to look like "US" who is that?
Because as far as I can see the only one who looks like an ASS is YOU... I am an almost 40 year old white republican, who was at least taught as a child that reguardless of RACE, RELIGION, SEX, or POLITICAL PARTY- whoever is elected as the president and their family DESERVES EVERYONES RESPECT..............Am I thrilled with all of the choices of the president..........NO.....but, never ever ever would i post something with such a ridiculous message as you have! Grow UP.,........... It appears to me, if we had more people use the brains god gave them, we wouldn't be in this pile of crap! RED, YELLOW BLACK AND WHITE are all precious in HIS sight.................. and if you don't know who HE is..... good luck pal!!

Linda, 9-10-2009, 8:34PM

DITTO...DITTO...DITTO. WHAT A PATHETIC IMBICILE SHE IS AND THE PRESS IS EVEN WORSE FOR CONDONING HER MISERABLE FASHION FAILURES.

colddayinhell, 9-10-2009, 10:46PM

Guess what Boo "You are not one of "US" We have more class you ass.

Jenifer, 9-10-2009, 9:38PM

What a poor pathetic soul. No one wants to look like you. Why don't you go get a tan and lip injections.

She can wear whatever she want and still look better than you on your best day.

Go Michelle! You look fabulous!

blue melon, 9-10-2009, 10:06PM

Hey Boo. Think about this. I am Caucasian, however, I am not like you, so do not include me in your "US." You're pathetic. Not only are you a racist, you can't spell the most fundamental words and don't know much about grammar or punctuation. If you don't like all people, move to a remote area of the world. Bitch.

barb, 9-10-2009, 10:22PM

I think its just sour grapes she pulled th look off good all fo you are just jealous..... no matter what she wears it will be wrong to all you losers

Pat, 9-10-2009, 10:25PM

What the hell is "one of us"??? You are pathetic!!!

Michelle, 9-10-2009, 10:59PM

Who are you referring to as "us"? Why would Michelle want to be like the KKK? I know that the "us" is referring to ignorant, racist who need to keep the comments off aol and take them to your disgusting meetings! You're so jealous of Michelle and President Obama. It just kills you that they are attractive, intelligent, successful people and yes, don't look like you think they should in terms of the color of their skin. What you fail to realize is that your jealousy is making you sound insecure and pathetic! If you could be a quarter of what Michelle and President Obama are, it would be a miracle.

Rosa Reed, 9-10-2009, 11:04PM

Exactly what does one of us mean?

Anna, 9-11-2009, 12:55AM

Attention Walmart shopper, Michelle Obama has a hundred times more class than you ever will.

Craig, 9-11-2009, 1:25AM

Trust in the fact that she, the First Lady, and the President are NOT trying to look like YOU. The great struggle in getting dressed in the White House is NOT to look like they come from Hooterville. Looking like YOU just requires cutting eyeholes in pillow cases. Let me suggest you run with the scissors.

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