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Michelle Obama Style - Pretty in Purple

by Bee-Shyuan Chang (Subscribe to Bee-Shyuan Chang's posts)
Posted Dec 7th 2009 at 4:45PM  
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Patriotic in purple. Photo: Alex Brandon, AP

Designer Peter Soronen must have been on a fashion high last night.

Michelle Obama wowed the crowd at the Kennedy Center Honors event in a gorgeous strapless gown by the American designer.

While we loved the pleated bodice, it was the vivid purple hue that caught our eye.

The First Lady finished off her look with a swept-back updo, sparkling statement necklace and her signature stack of bangles.

A champion of under-the-radar designers since first hitting the world stage, Mrs. O has previously worn Soronen.

But compared to some of MO's other designer favorites -- Thakoon, Isabel Toledo and Jason Wu, to name a few, the Chicago native has been less buzz-worthy among the First Lady fashion mix.

We predict that's about to change.

Forget models and celebs, first ladies are the new fashion plates.

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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

Washington D.C., December 2, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama wears a teal Michael Kors dress with bronze heels to thank volunteers who decorated the White House Christmas tree.

Olivier Douliery, MCT

Washington D.C., November 27, 2009
Michelle Obama receives the official White House Christmas tree dressed in a plaid bow blouse by Love Moschino topped with a red cardigan and paired with black trousers and wide belt.

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Washington D.C., November 24, 2009
Michelle Obama greets guests at the first official State Dinner with President Barack Obama wearing a strapless champagne Naeem Khan gown accentuated with Bochic statement earrings.

Nicholas Kamm, AFP / Getty Images

Washington D.C., November 24, 2009
En route to speak at a preview for the State Dinner at the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama wears a J. Crew crystal constellation cardigan and a Rachel Roy "Marble" pencil skirt cinched at the waist with a silver belt.

Brendan Smialowski, Getty Images

Washington D.C., November 24, 2009
Michelle Obama stands alongside Indian First Lady Gursharan Kaur during a State Arrival in a tangerine brocade dress and coat by Isaac Mizrahi.

Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

Washington D.C., November 24, 2009
Michelle Obama arrives at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Awards ceremony dressed in a grey Moschino sheath accented with a flower adornment.

Susan Walsh, AP

Washington D.C., November 18, 2009
While hosting women of the U.S. military for tea in the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama wears a lilac dress by Anne Klein New York.

Brendan Smialowski, Getty Images

Alexandria, VA, November 18, 2009
Michelle Obama hands out fruit to students at Hollin Meadows Elementary School in an olive green ruffle blouse from J. Crew.

Jacquelyn Martin, AP

Denver, Colorado, November 16, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama meets with South High School students to discuss leadership and mentoring wearing an argyle Moschino cardigan with black trousers and her signature accessory, a wide waist belt.

Ed Andrieski, AP

Washington, D.C., November 13, 2009
For an event on women's healthcare at the White House, Michelle Obama rewears her notable J. Crew ensemble that she debuted on The Tonight Show last October. But this time the First Lady added a cut-out belt and paired her look with a sleek updo.

Olivier Douliery, MCT


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BINGB@, 12-09-2009, 1:50AM

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Could someone please, please, please tell Mrs. Obama to stop with the belts? The look is so wrong for her short-waisted self. She needs loads of help with co-ordinating separates -- especially pants. Her casual looks, while colorful and patterned, tend to accentuate her thicker middle and pear-shaped lower body. She has horrible casual style.

She really looks the best in tailored shifts and drop-waist dresses. When she goes for a stream-lined silhouette in a luxurious fabric or rich color, her ensembles are immensely flattering. She really should just opt for a polished, clean line with a luxe detail or two everytime. Drop the too short cardigans, too. They frequently ruin her outfit. Long,knee-length duster coats are more forgiving and more elegant.

Also, she has powerful shoulders; no more skinny or one banded straps. Awful!

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Bender, 5-20-2010, 11:32AM

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Yeah, nothing like you Connie. Who peed in your cheerios today?

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