Michelle Obama Style - Pretty in Purple

by Bee-Shyuan Chang (Subscribe to Bee-Shyuan Chang's posts)
Posted Dec 7th 2009 at 4:45PM

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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Filed under: Fashion, News
Tags: Dresses, first lady, Kennedy Center Honors, Michelle Obama, Peter Soronen, Political Fashion, Purple

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

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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