• Style
  • Women
  • Huff/Post50
  • Weddings
  • HealthyLiving
  • Divorce
  • Parents
  • Sign In / Register
  • stylelist home
  • huffpost style
  • FASHION
    • Departments

      Fashion News Fashion Features Fashion Trends Designers Models Accessories
      In The Market For Intern Diaries Step Into My Office Object of My Affection Stylelist Network Stories

      Featured

      Can You Guess The Child Model's Famous Aunt? Can You Guess The Child Model's Famous Aunt?
      Vintage-Obsessed Blogger Shares 18 Recent Finds Vintage-Obsessed Blogger Shares 18 Recent Finds
      Pinterest Cracks Down On Thinspirational Images Pinterest Cracks Down On Thinspirational Images
  • BEAUTY
    • Departments

      Beauty Basics Beauty News Beauty Features Beauty Trends Uptown Downtown Makeup Healthy Beautiful You
      Skin & Body Fragrance Nails Facetime The Unexpected Icon

      Featured

      This Student Reveals Her Bright-But-Wearable Pink Lipstick Shade This Student Reveals Her Bright-But-Wearable Pink Lipstick Shade
      Do You Use A Facespray Like This Yoga Instructor? Do You Use A Facespray Like This Yoga Instructor?
      Morgan Spurlock Waxes Philosophical On Mantyhose & Manscaping Morgan Spurlock Waxes Philosophical On Mantyhose & Manscaping
  • HAIR
    • Departments

      Hair Trends Hair How To

      Featured

      The Hair Doctor Is in: Consultation Is Key The Hair Doctor Is in: Consultation Is Key
      Guess Which Beauty Treatment She Gave The President Guess Which Beauty Treatment She Gave The President
      Can Pink Hair Look Sophisticated? Can Pink Hair Look Sophisticated?
  • CELEBRITY
    • Departments

      Style Evolution Look Of The Day Uptown|Downtown A Look Back

      Featured

      How Donna Summer Helped Me Through College How Donna Summer Helped Me Through College
      PHOTOS: Cameron Diaz's Life In 54 Looks PHOTOS: Cameron Diaz's Life In 54 Looks
      PHOTOS: 27 Stars Who Look More Beautiful Without Makeup PHOTOS: 27 Stars Who Look More Beautiful Without Makeup
  • CULTURE
    • Departments

      Art & Design Film Music Books & Magazines

      Featured

      How Long Does It Take To Become Mrs. Don Draper? How Long Does It Take To Become Mrs. Don Draper?
      5 Things This Hot New Musician Can't Live Without 5 Things This Hot New Musician Can't Live Without
      PHOTOS: SXSW Street Style PHOTOS: SXSW Street Style
  • FASHION WEEK
    • Departments

      Fashion Week Spring 2012 Fashion Week Fall 2012

      Featured

      Fashion Intern Tells All From Behind The Scenes At Two British Magazines Fashion Intern Tells All From Behind The Scenes At Two British Magazines
      Prada's Take On Ombre Prada's Take On Ombre
      The Intern Diaries: Behind The Scenes At A British Magazine The Intern Diaries: Behind The Scenes At A British Magazine
  • VIDEO
  • STYLELIST NETWORK

Michelle Obama Style - The First Lady Wears Talbots Dress

by Bee-Shyuan Chang (Subscribe to Bee-Shyuan Chang's posts)
Posted Nov 5th 2009 at 4:02PM  
18 Comments
Share
President Obama and Mrs. O at the White House.

The First Lady is a vision in white. Photo: Tim Sloan, AFP/Getty Images

Michelle Obama may be gracing the covers of fashion mags clad in Jason Wu, but the that doesn't mean Mrs. O has abandoned the mass brands she's become famous for wearing.

Last night, the First Lady (and President Obama) hosted an evening of classical music at the White House, where she donned an equally classic dress.

Her winter white double-faced wool sheath with sweetheart neckline is from retailer Talbots, proving once again that she knows how to pull off the high-low thing seamlessly.

The trendsetter topped off the simple dress with gold bangles and black heels, creating one chic (and affordable) ensemble.

With the President in a conservative black suit and red tie, the power couple looked effortlessly stylish.

To see more of Michelle Obama's looks, browse the below gallery.








http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,entry&id=458581&pid=458580&uts=1257453391
http://cdn.channel.aol.com/cs_feed_v1_6/csfeedwrapper.swf
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!
Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images
New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. Pictures

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

    Washington D.C., October 3, 2009
    Michelle leaves a romantic anniversary dinner at Blue Duck Tavern with Barack. She wore a black knee-length halter dress with a square neckline. This flowy (not clingy) style accented all of Michelle's best parts while remaining elegant.

    Olivier Douliery, Pool/Getty Images

    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 sunshine metallic silk matelasse sheath by Michael Kors 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



Since landing in the White House, the First Lady's fashion choices have fueled much fashion debate. See what one ad exec did in response to the public's insatiable interest.

Read All Comments
Filed under: Fashion, News
Tags: dresses, First Lady, FirstLady, Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama style, MichelleObama, MichelleObamaStyle, talbots, White House, WhiteHouse
Share

Style Around the Web

ImaxTree

ImaxTree

  • Make Up Tips For Girls With Glasses - Refinery29
  • How Celebs Work Red Into Their Wardrobe - FabSugar
  • Celebrity Wardrobe Malfunctions - The Daily Beast
  • Deodorants that Actually Work - Daily Candy
  • Would You Wear Long-Sleeve Shirts As Skirts? - The Frisky
  • Tricks That Guarantee Gorgeous Hair - Daily Makeover
  • Celebs Have Us Seeing Stars - People Style Watch

Related Videos

by 5min
  • Michelle Obama Dances on ICarly Michelle Obama Dances on ICarly Play First Lady Michelle Obama joins the cast of Nickelodeon's iCarly at a special screening of “iMeet The First Lady,” a new episode featuring Mrs. Obama that honors America's military children. The event took place at Hayfield Secondary School, a school in Virginia with a large number of military children. They screened the episode, participated in iCarly's “Random Dancing” and answered questions from the students. She was a big hit with the cast and the students!
  • Michelle Obama Fashion Icon Michelle Obama Fashion Icon Play Vogue is considered the world's most influential fashion magazine, but what role does this publication play during this time of upheaval? When "recessionista" has replaced "fashionista" as the model to emulate, how can fashion magazines, designers and retailers stay relevant? Vogue's Sally Singer talks about Michelle Obama's influence on current Fashion trends.
  • Michelle Obama Dances on iCarly Michelle Obama Dances on iCarly Play The United States' First Lady, Michelle Obama, stars in a special episode of the Nickelodeon show, iCarly.
  • About Michelle Obama and Parenting About Michelle Obama and Parenting Play Rhiannon and Sally talk more about the first lady Michelle Obama.

READER COMMENTS

(18)Add A Comment

Sue, 11-05-2009, 8:14PM

Half a star vote downvote upReport
Sue

Finally she looks decent at least

Reply »

abarzee, 11-05-2009, 8:24PM

3 stars vote downvote upReport
abarzee

Why knock Talbots?????? I think that is the time she looks the best not in some of those, made for me, stupid outfits she has been seen in all over the world. And there is only one Mrs O and she has passed away.

Reply »

mary, 11-05-2009, 10:38PM

2.5 stars vote downvote upReport
mary

a sleeveless white dress? .. this winter ..& sorry but it looks like a plain ole slip to me.

Reply »

Laura, 11-05-2009, 9:02PM

Half a star vote downvote upReport
Laura

She would look beautiful wearing a potato sack. One classy lady.

Reply »

ginithecat, 11-06-2009, 2:06AM

2 stars vote downvote upReport
ginithecat

You are in dire need of glasses dear. Since you have no concept of style, look up LensCrafter in the yellow pages.

»

steebs, 11-05-2009, 9:52PM

2 stars vote downvote upReport
steebs

The dress is cute enough but why is she wearing white in November?

Reply »

lhabitat, 11-05-2009, 11:25PM

2 stars vote downvote upReport
lhabitat

I remember a phrase somewhere "Big-bottom women make the world go round" --- what else can I say but "If you want to happy for the rest of your life, make an ugly woman your wife." Barack should be one of the happiest men on earth--LOL. She is trying to do the best with what she has, but when it takes a staff of 22 and the other first ladies had 1, except for Hillary with 3, that is a bit much. Taxpayers are spending over 1.5 mil in her staff salaries and she doesn't look as good as Carla Brunei-Sarkozy on one tenth the budget.

Reply »

hdfreedomrules, 11-05-2009, 11:55PM

2.5 stars vote downvote upReport
hdfreedomrules

Your hard earned taxpayer money at work here ,LOL,Good to know it goes to the needy..Have you ever seen her wear the same dress? Cmon peeps , those that "still"" have jobs and are not in foreclosure or about to be, best work longer hours, this is turning into one high class model with no end in sight!

Reply »

Linda, 11-06-2009, 12:42AM

3 stars vote downvote upReport
Linda

Would someone tell that hag that it's winter time and she should start wearing sleeves? She looks rediculous!

Reply »

knightz, 11-06-2009, 1:00AM

2.5 stars vote downvote upReport
knightz

Absolutely she is no Jackie O Kennedy and it is ridiculous to try and play her off as one. Jackie was gorgeous, graceful, classey,stylish, and could pull off any outfit with flair. Michelle O is just an unattractive plain woman Jackie O wanna be. Never gonna happen no matter how much they try to cram it down our throats. Oh yes she is wearing a Talbot dress so were supposed to believe they spend little on her clothing, well you notice they didn't say how much that suit cost our worthless President is wearing ,and No i did not vote for him and never would and not because of his color but because he is not in the American People's best interest.

Reply »

clematisvine, 11-06-2009, 1:08AM

2.5 stars vote downvote upReport
clematisvine

WHO CARE WHAT THIS VILE UGLY WOMAN WEARS. FIRST OF ALL THE DRESS IS ILL-FITTING - TOO TIGHT. MORE IMPORTANTLY TO ALL LOYAL AND PATRITOTIC AMERICANS: We saw the video, on two networks, of Missy Obama saying "I hate America." Whenever we see her ugly-shaped mouth that's all I, and the millions of others who saw her, think of - her hatred of our Country. Bet she doesn't hate America now that we're supporting her and her entire family - including her mother. She & her husband both subscribed to the beliefs of hating America & whites and attended a church which constantly "preached" that message. This is why Obama wants to create a communist-type nation. He wants to weaken our Country, take away our freedoms - the major accomplishment will be to control all Americans healthcare. Wait until you want care for yourself, your children, your spouse, your parents and it's either delayed or denied. He's already begun with the seniors - who cannot receive the Swine Flu Shot until all others have received theirs. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT OBAMA BE VOTED OUT OF OFFICE AT THE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT ALL MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & SENATE WHO VOTE FOR THE OBAMA DELAY/DENY/TAX/MANDATED ENROLLMENT HEALTHCARE PLAN MUST BE VOTED OUT OF OFFICE. THEY HAVE ARROGANTLY IGNORED THEIR CONSTITUENCY AND AS WAS DONE IN VIRGINIA & NEW JERSEY - THEY MUST BE OUSTED! IT IS CRUCIAL TO ALL OF OUR FREEDOMS & FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THIS IS NOT WHAT OUR SOLDIERS ARE GETTING MAIMED & DYING FOR - TO HAVE THE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OUR HEALTHCARE & OUR LIVES. RETURNING MILITARY HAVE EXTREME DIFFICULTY OBTAINING MEDICAL CARE WHEN THEY RETURN TO AMERICA. THIS IS OBAMA'S AMERICA!

Reply »

RICK, 3-16-2011, 1:02PM

2 stars vote downvote upReport
RICK

You mentioned the video of Michelle Obama saying,"I hate America." My mother and I saw her say that in a speach that was aired on C-Span a few months before the election. Let me reiterate, she said the exact phrase, "I hate America." My mother and I were shocked and Mom said, "What! That's it. I'm not voting for him." I remember it vividly. That video cannot be found anywhere and even C-Span does not have the video in its archives. Do you have or do you know where a copy of that video is. Do you remember the networds where you saw it. Rick

»

Donald, 11-06-2009, 1:42AM

2.5 stars vote downvote upReport
Donald

I thought she bought her clothing at Silverbacks are US or at Men-women Butt Ugly Club.

Reply »

Cookie, 11-06-2009, 2:30AM

2 stars vote downvote upReport
Cookie

Doesn't she do anything else but try to look glamorous and go to parties? What is she doing with her education that would be for the good of this country and the White House? 36 months and counting. See ya!

Reply »

ginithecat, 11-06-2009, 2:27AM

2.5 stars vote downvote upReport
ginithecat

Does that stupid orangutan not realize it is winter? A white sleeveless dress in November?Gawd, she is spending a fortune of taxpayers money on advisors and none of them seem to know how to dress her. It is apparent she knows nothing about fashion, or how to dress herself. But it really doesn't matter what she wears,she is just plain ugly.This is one woman that makeup and clothes can not help.

Reply »

jocasseejo, 11-06-2009, 2:44AM

2 stars vote downvote upReport
jocasseejo

Come on people, Jackie Kennedy was NEVER Jackie Kennedy either!! That was media propaganda as well. The reality is in 1960-1963 the USA was a much more naive country & people tended to accept the media hype at face value without realizing it is always trying to take our view off of the real issues & trying to focus our "simple minds" on the frivolous. The problem for the media now is that, I believe, "We The People" are much more savvy & more focused on important issues that affect us & our progeny. The "poor little MSM" just can't seem to get us to look at this STUPID STUFF that they talk about EVERYDAY. WE DON'T CARE ABOUT HER UGLY CLOTHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply »

jmedlm, 11-06-2009, 3:01AM

2.5 stars vote downvote upReport
jmedlm

Talbots, for a lot of us, is still very expensive. For her 'budget'... suppose it's like shopping at a Walmart or Kmart ? NO BIG DEAL !

Reply »

heya, 11-09-2009, 11:24AM

2 stars vote downvote upReport
heya

Come on people ....where is the respect??? Like her or not she is the first lady of the United States and we should all respect her!! How so much negativity? You can hate the way her husband is running the country. Is that a reason though to attack her personally?

Reply »

 
ADD A COMMENT
  • NEW USER
  • RETURNING USERS
  • AOL/AIM USERS

Got something to say? Say it!

Simply enter your name and e-mail address, and you'll receive an email confirming your comment and issuing you a password. Use that password, and you're good to go.

If you already have an AOL/AIM screenname, log in under the other tabs.

Happy commenting, and keep it classy.

Members enter your username and password.

Enter your AOL or AIM screenname and password.

ADVERTISEMENT

STAY IN THE LOOP!

Most Popular

 
 
WATCH: We Find The Real Difference Between LA & NY Street Style
Like

7

First Woman To Command A Warship In Royal Navy History
Like

338

PHOTOS: 54 Ultra-Chic Warm Weather Hairstyles
Like

34

'American Idol' Changes Record Contract Policy: Runner-Up No Longer Guaranteed Major Bucks
Like

117

The Richest Woman in the World: How Gina Rinehart Earns her Billions
Like

1K

C.Z. Guest's Unusual White Accessory
Like

13

America's 10 Highest-Paid CEOs of 2011 (and How They Earned It)
Like

883

What Happened When Alex Kenjeev Paid His Student Loan in Cash
Like

2K

WATCH: Bows Gone Wild
Like

4

Samsung Galaxy S III review
Like

2K

Country Star Yearbook Pics
Like

55

6 Ways We're Shaving Our Legs Wrong
Like

37

Hawkeye and the Blue Ear Help a Mother and Her Hearing Impaired Son
Like

2K

Safeway Worker Stops Man From Beating Pregnant Woman, Gets Suspended
Like

333

Look Of The Day: Solange Gets Garden Party-Ready
Like

10

Leap Motion gesture control technology hands-on
Like

3K

Where To Shop & Save This Memorial Day Weekend
Like

5

Carrie Fisher's All Tied Up
Like

0

Esther Williams: 'We Dressed For The Pool--Not Undressed!'
Like

9

Hot on Facebook

 
 
'Top Model' Adds Another New Face
6 Ways We're Shaving Our Legs Wrong
PHOTOS: This Weekend In Manicures
This Student Reveals Her Bright-But-Wearable Pink Lipstick Shade

MORE ON Stylelist

Garden Tips
Gardening and Landscapes Your Garden Design Questions, Answered
Room Makeover
Know-How 3 Life-Changing Room Makeovers
Weekend Diys
DIY Weekend DIY Ideas: 8 Ways To Fix Up Your Home In 2 Days Or Less (PHOTOS)
Ray And The Ro Ksubi
Stylelist Network Ksubi 'Bad Sports' Lookbook: From The Stylelist Network
Memorial Day Sales
Projects Memorial Day Sales 2012: Home Decor And Outdoor Furniture Sales At Macy's, Sears, Home Depot And More (PHOTOS)
Pier Liautaud Home
Design Inside A Gorgeous '50s Style Home In Haiti (PHOTOS)

SITES WE LOVE

Weekend Nail Treat: Rescue Beauty Lounge's Artsy Summer Polishes

The Carl's Jr. Ice-Cream Hamburger (Or Should We Say Brrrger?)

Talia Fabrizio’s Childhood Doll Was Chicer Than Yours

Michelle Obama Attends Beyonce Concert

PHOTOS: Princess Charlene Finally Steps Up Her Style Game

Chris Powell: Bringing The Fun Back To Fitness

Carine Roitfeld, Janet Jackson, Karl Lagerfeld, and More at Last Night’s amfAR Gala in Cannes

Natalia Vodianova Was Royal in Blue

Cathy Horyn Deems Mickey Drexler’s Life ‘Not the Stuff of Novels’

Scrub Down: Hadali Detoxifying Body Scrub

Dressed In White: Sophie Theallet Sea Island White Cotton Gown

Patriotic Purse: Edie Parker Red, White and Blue Jean Clutch

Olivia Palermo Inspires the Perfect Last-Minute Memorial Day Look

Diane Kruger Closes Cannes in Christian Dior - See It From All Angles!

DIY: Transform an Old Bracelet With Thread!

Kim Kardashian a Kopy Kat?

Priscilla Chan’s Wedding Secret

Mozart Meets the Future

EVEN MORE ON Stylelist

Clean Home
Beauty
Inspiration
Home Design
Beauty Basics
Hair Highlights
 
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Trademarks
  • Advertise
  • About Our Ads
  • Get AOL
 
 
© 2012 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved