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Designer Stephen Burrows Dishes on Michelle Obama Pant Suit

by Lisa Marsh (Subscribe to Lisa Marsh's posts)
Posted Jul 28th 2010 at 3:30PM  
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Michelle Obama in Stephen Burrows on July 19, 2010. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

It's got to be her color.

First Lady Michelle Obama loves that green-ish, acid yellow color, and seems to wear it in every iteration she can find.

Her most recent foray was in a matte jersey pant suit made by Stephen Burrows paired with an Erickson Beamon techno deco belt. Obama wore this ensemble to speak with students from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Joy of Motion Dance Center, as they rehearsed a segment from the Broadway show 'Hairspray' at the White House on July 19.

"The color is called 'Sunrise Yellow,'" Burrows tells StyleList. "It's almost the color of Isabel's (Toledo) dress for the Inauguration. We sent it in red, green and a blue-ish teal color," but this is what she kept.

"Ikram (Goldman, a Chicago retailer and Obama's de facto stylist) called and requested that we send pants suits in color," Burrows continues. "The suit is inspired by one I made in the 1970s," and Burrows added, "My family freaked out when they saw it."

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Michelle Obama Style Evolution
Michelle Obama became a style icon from the moment she first hit TV screens. Here, we take a look back at some of her most notable fashion moments.
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Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

Pascagoula, Miss., Friday, July 23, 2010
The First Lady wore a Peter Som dress at the christening ceremony for the third U.S. Coast Guard National Security vessel, which is named after the Coast Guard's first female commissioned officer, Dorothy C. Stratton.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

Washington, DC, July 21, 2010
Mrs. Obama was dressed in a bright pink Isabel Toledo top and pants ensemble during a White House luncheon for recipients of the National Design Awards. Michelle accessorized with a gorgeous Erickson Beamon pin on the shoulder of her top.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

San Diego, California, June 13, 2010
Mrs. O wore a back and white geometric print Liz Claiborne New York dress during a speech at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base to Marines and their families. Michelle accessorized with her signature belt and simple black flats.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

June 6, 2010
The president and first lady attended a taped TV performance (set to be aired July 2) called 'America Celebrates 4th of July', which honored South African Justice Albie Sachs and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu with the 2010 Lincoln Medal. Mrs. O looked elegant in a Calvin Klein Collection silver column dress that she accessorized with a crystal and bow Fenton-Fallon statement necklace (a modified version is currently available at J.Crew.)

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

Las Vegas, Nevada, June 1, 2010
Michelle joined U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at the Red Rock National Conservation Area to launch Mrs. O's Let's Move Outside! initiative to promote more outdoor activity for children. The First Lady celebrated summer with a floral Etro cardigan and bright yellow J.Crew skirt, accessorizing with silver ballet flats and a big smile.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

May 27, 2010
At a reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Michelle plays with one of the season's hottest trends wearing a purple and white polka dot dress from Lanvin's 2009 Resort collection.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

May 27, 2010
At the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the First Lady announced a $45 million commitment for social programs chosen by the Social Innovation Fund. For her appearance, Mrs. O wore a dot ensemble by Jason Wu. She accessorized the black dot top and matching pleated skirt with a simple stack of diamond bangles and black belt to give the outfit some shape.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

Detroit, Michigan, May 26, 2010
Mrs. O gave a speech about hope and opportunity at Wayne State University, wearing a bright pink dress with matching light pink flats.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

May 19, 2010
The First Lady was spotted working out with local students on the South Lawn of the White House to kick off a series of South Lawn summer fitness activities for kids. Michelle wore a black and white floral print top from Talbots, black capri pants and a pair of converse kicks as she ran around with the kiddos.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

May 19, 2010
Michelle and President Obama welcome Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala at the White House State Dinner. Michelle shed her usual "tuck-up" bob and shift dresses for a polished, dramatic look. The sparkly blue gown came courtesy of Peter Soronen, a designer the First Lady has worn in the past.

Style Evolution: Michelle Obama

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Beatrice, 7-29-2010, 1:48PM

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Beatrice

As a people, we have much to be ashamed of - the disproportionate number of Black men in prison, the debasement of our women, the Yo-mother-f**ker language employed by our youth and now the burden of Mrs. Obama as First Lady. From her stereo-typical planting of a "truck" garden at the White House to her ape-like mimicking of white hair style and fashion, she is a mixed message of what it means to be Black in America today.

It is no wonder that all too many of our people - if not most of us - feel inherently inferior to white people.

If we cannot clean up our cultural icons in crime-rejectin versus injection, "ho" bashing rap music, role model ministers, and even first ladies, we cannot advance nor expect truly deserved equality with our white fellow citizens.

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Dale Horn, 7-29-2010, 2:08PM

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Dale Horn

Not being snide..... but... has anyone noticed that her body, from the waist up is ONE THIRD of her body from waist to floor? Most people are not that way

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Bryan Merritt, 7-29-2010, 1:53PM

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Bryan Merritt

Michelle Obama dosent know how to dress. and she is allways railing about how fat everyone is. She needs to look in the mirror at her butt. The last time I saw a butt like that was at the San Diego zoo in the hippopatamus enclosure.

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MTM, 7-29-2010, 2:03PM

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MTM

That is one UGLY pantsuit.

And why do you even think it's worth spending time to write an article about it???

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Shannon, 7-29-2010, 2:08PM

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Shannon

Who gives a flyin F*ck what her favorite color is. How about jobs for Americans and ENFORCING laws that are already on the book about immigration??? How about her snake of a husband destroying America and totally ignoring the will of the American people . WAKE UP!!! Who gives a Sh*t what this phony decieptful America hater is wearing. Most of us have already awakened how about YOU??

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Patricia, 7-29-2010, 3:31PM

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Patricia

She is tall and big boned. Her choice in fashion does
not become her height or shape. She should wear more
tapered, slim line fashions. Those big print sundresses
are very child like, and does nothing for her figure.

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Just Jan, 7-29-2010, 3:40PM

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Just Jan

After looking at most of the photos, she is like anyone else..some hits...some misses. It seems that some of the more formal gowns don't fit her right, but she does have a difficult body shape: Smaller on top, and rather hippy on the bottom. I would hate to be judged by my clothes. I most agree that she is wearing more than J.Crew and Old Navy now, but the public expects it I believe. Does anyone know if she ever wears the same thing twice? Or are the more formal things donated by the designer and returned? Or does she have an official clothes budget allowed to her by virtue of her posotion..or does she buy her own from her own funds?

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J Reece, 7-29-2010, 3:42PM

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J Reece

Why did you reject my last comment ? I am a 75 year old retired millitary Vietnam vet.I spent 22 years defending my
country including the free speach right . I expressed my opinion
of the low life tribe that is working hard to destroy the U S A .
You must be of the same protector of the so called presidents
right to do this as the rest of the liberal idiots in the news media. I will not blog in the future nor read your garbage.

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lewlew, 7-29-2010, 3:58PM

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lewlew

Sometimes she gets it right and sometimes she looks downright frumpy. Stay away from those belts and loud prints!!Why not wear your hair natural instead of wigs? And how about softening the eyebrow shape? She always looks mean.

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Tracie Smith, 7-31-2010, 4:26PM

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Tracie Smith

Knowledge and bluays---I did NOT say she was classless simply due to the color of her skin. NOWHERE in my comment did I mention race--y'all did. I just think her 'style' speaks loudly of her disdain for this country.
By the way, I AM 'real'. I just don't see what the left sees about her...she's NOT beautiful, she has bucked teeth(she has plenty of money to fix that). I'm not making fun of her...she just has NO class. I'm sorry if that offends you---GET OVER IT!!!

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E, 9-22-2010, 10:07AM

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E

I wish she would find out where, exactly, her waist is. Everything
she wears makes her look like her waist is right under her arms.

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lauraj, 3-06-2011, 11:13AM

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lauraj

From sheets and burquas(?) to frocks!! She has no sense of fashion, she wore muslim garb!! Fact!! look it up!

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