Michelle Obama Style - The First Lady Earns a Gold Medal in Fashion

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Posted Oct 2nd 2009 at 12:12PM

Michelle Obama in gold dress with prince albert

Gold rush. The First Lady shines while chatting with Prince Albert of Monaco in Copenhagen. Photo: Getty Images

Michelle Obama is in Copenhagen to promote Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympic games, and scored a perfect 10 in a burnt-gold lamé Rodarte sleeveless dress with fitted bodice and pleated, double-layered skirt that fell just below the knee.

With a Grace Kelly-esque updo, Mrs. O turned up her glamour quotient by accessorizing with three sparkly brooches (pinned to the frock's neckline), gold hoop earrings and a stack of gold bangles.

She was joined at the ceremony by Oprah Winfrey --we can't think of better representatives for the Windy City!

But despite Mrs. O and her golden glow, it wasn't meant to be for Chicago and the Olympics.

It was announced today that the 2016 games will be held in Rio de Janeiro or Madrid, but kicking Chicago out of the running "was one of the most shocking defeats ever handed down by the International Olympic Committee," reports Associated Press.

UPDATE 1:02pm: Rio de Janeiro is the official host of the 2016 Olympic games. Better practice that samba!

To get back in the spirit, check out Michelle Obama's winning looks in the below gallery.

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Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

The First Lady of fashion has certainly been a risk-taker when it comes to fashion. Click through to check out some of her best (and most talked-about) looks right here!

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Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2, 2009
In spite of Chicago losing its bid for the 2016 Olympic games, the First Lady is definitely a winner in this lemon brocade dress and matching cardigan.

Peter Macdiarmid, Getty Images

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 1, 2009
Michelle Obama goes for the gold at the opening ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House in this luminous dress with a fitted bodice and full pleated skirt. The First Lady's neckline is adorned in a trio of her go-to accessory - brooches. Her matching gold accessories and pull back 'do round out the look.

Charles Dharapak, Pool/Getty Images

Copenhagen, Denmark, September 30, 2009
Similar to the watercolor prints we saw on the Spring 2010 runway, Michelle Obama (pictured here with IOC President Jacques Rogge) wears a swirl blue patterned skirt and jacket, cinched at the waist with a navy velvet belt. The First Lady adds a metallic touch with gold kitten heels.

Charles Dharapak, AFP / Getty Images

Copenhagen, Denmark, September 30, 2009
In support of Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid, The First Lady gives a speech in a custom blue jacquard sheath by Jason Wu accentuated with a pearl necklace from Erickson Beamon's "The Peace at Last" collection.

Charles Dharapak, Pool / AP

Copenhagen, Denmark, September 30, 2009
Michelle Obama deplanes in Copenhagen on her quest to campaign for Chicago's bid in the 2016 Olympic games wearing a Jason Wu tweed dress with a Zero + Maria Cornejo Ivy jacket in printed tweed and grosgrain belt. The First Lady adds a pop of collar with a pair of teal kitten heels.

Michael Tercha, MCT

Washington, D.C. September 26, 2009
US President Barack Obama and Michelle arrive at the annual Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards ceremony. Mrs. O wore a sheer Jason Wu sheath -- one of those simple, yet elegant pieces that made her a style star.

Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images

Pittsburgh, PA, September 25, 2009
Michelle Obama poses with the G-20 leaders' spouses in a Zero + Maria Cornejo dress, cinched at the waist with a Sacai belt.

Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images

Pittsburgh, PA, September 24, 2009
Mrs. O hosted a dinner party for the spouses during the G-20 Summit in a silk ruched Thakoon Resort 2010 frock (that showed off her chiseled physique!) and a pearl necklace.

John Moore, Getty Images

Pittsburgh, PA, September 24, 2009
Michelle Obama deplanes Air Force One in a sheer Diane von Furstenberg dress. The First Lady paired the sea green dress with metallic flats.

JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

New York, NY, September 23, 2009
Embracing fall, First Lady Michelle Obama wears a burnt orange cocktail dress with a gathered waist and beaded bow embellishment to host world leaders at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She accessorized her sheath with bronze heels and gold jewelry.

U.S Department of State, flickr

Want more First Lady style? Michelle Obama clearly has black-tie dressing down, but she knows how to do casual, too.

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ZAN, 10-02-2009, 1:17PM

SHE LOOKS JUST AWFUL. THERE SHE GOES AGAIN WITH THAT BELT UNDER HER BOOBS...OR WHAT THERE IS OF THEM. TOO BAD SHE CAN'T GRAFT SOME OF HER ASS ONTO HER CHEST! UGLY WOMAN. NOT MY FIRST LADY...IN FACT NOT A LADY AT ALL....AN AMERICAN HATER!

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Candiss3, 10-03-2009, 9:25PM

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Wendy, 10-03-2009, 9:56PM

The Bigot who wrote that does not know the first thing about fashion or taste or dare I say have any class. The first lady looked lovely While in Copenhagen and whenever she steps out she adds something to her outfit that makes it standout. She works with what she has as far as her figure and does very well. I would love to see what that nasty person looks like. She need to take a nice pill or be quiet. Wendy

jackie Lott, 10-03-2009, 10:44PM

Wow Zan, ever tried any anger management exercises??

Your honorable Michelle Obama, don't let the haters detract from your respect and dignity, you are an ambassador that
I am so proud of!

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Ladyluscious, 10-03-2009, 11:00PM

Sorry.....but she is YOUR First Lady and Mr. Obama IS the President. Get over it you bigot!!

Nicole, 10-03-2009, 11:15PM

Damn you seem like the hater!!!! Everybody always has something to say about someone doing some good!!! If it was Laura Bush I bet EVERYTHING the "FIRST LADY" wears would be nice. Everyone thats being a HATER needs to get a life!!! Get over it!! Our president is black and his wife is too!!!!

TC, 10-04-2009, 12:42AM

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vina, 11-28-2009, 9:00PM

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You are typical Hater!!! You wish you were in the game!

Robbie, 10-05-2009, 9:38AM

I think she is an icon. My sister looks like her, except she's like 20 years younger.
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She is a celebrity look alike of Michelle Obama.

I think she looks like her a lot.

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Suzanne, 10-03-2009, 4:23AM

What's your point? That your sister is over weight and ugly to boot? I don't think I would be advertising this if it were my sister. I see nothing good about Michelle Obama. She does not know how to dress, her body is shaped like a triangle and she is just stupid to have done something so unlawful as to loose her law liscense. Man-O-Man we sure do have some nice people in the White House!!!

Claire, 10-02-2009, 3:53PM

There is nothing attractive about Michelle Obama. And when she speaks, she sounds as dumb as dirt.

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dh, 10-03-2009, 9:41PM

You wish you were as dumb as she.

Suzanne, 10-03-2009, 12:49AM

MO just cannot get it right. She had one outfil on with three,
count them (3) broaches. She looks like she can't pick out the right one so she wears all three. She should be told that "less is more". She certainly needs to get rid of those ugly sweaters that she wears with every kind of style and material type. She would look so much better in a jacket of some sort that matches her dress. Same for the shoes. She needs to dye her shoes to match her more evening wear cloths. Next, she needs to throw those stupid looking belts away. I still don't understand why she wears them pushed up under her breast. This woman doesn't have a clue and she has so many designers to help her that she doesn't get a pass for looking so bad. She embaresses me as our First Lady.

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noneofyours, 10-03-2009, 8:15PM

Dyed shoes? LMAO! This isn't 1985 prom!

sarahsocks, 10-03-2009, 8:21PM

Hmmm. I guess you haven't taken a look at Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Town and County, W, or any of the other elite fashion magazines lately. Not only is Michelle Obama wearing cutting edge and beautiful fashion but she has been named to the International Best Dressed List. So get out of the mall and quit chastising her when you know little of which you are speaking, my dear!

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