While President Obama works to bring new hope to the country, First Lady Michelle Obama has already endeared herself in the hearts of the fashion- and budget-conscious. With an eye for clean lines, classic accessories, and bold colors, she's proof positive that fabulous doesn't have to be couture.
Spend Less
Next time you shop for bargains at H&M, don't be surprised if you see Michelle Obama going through the racks. That's where the first lady got this striped dress, which retails for only $34.90.
Dressing fabulous can be very inexpensive if you know what to look for. All it takes is a good eye. Buy clothes with simple patterns (like stripes), flattering silhouettes (shift dresses that you can belt, for instance) and clean designs. If you follow those tips to the tee, no one will be able to tell you didn't go designer.
Like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Michelle Obama fancies pearls. They're timeless, elegant and, well, they match almost everything.
If you want the same strand that Michelle wears, you can get your own 16 millimeter pearl choker at Carolee.com for $50. Wear them with dresses, sweaters and blouses. Just stay away from wearing them with turtlenecks, high-collared shirts and T-shirts.
We've noticed that solid berries, purple florals and plum patterns often grace Michelle Obama's wardrobe. Next to red, it appears to be one of her other favorite fashion hues. And, she looks fantastic in it.
When Joe Biden's vice presidential candidacy was announced, she was sporting this very feminine Moschino shirt dress, which cinches right at the waist with a matching wrap belt. As this season's "It" color, we advise everyone (of all skin tones, shapes and sizes) to go purple.
Despite More magazine's debacle with the bow (it was rumored they didn't want Michelle Obama to wear it during the October 2008 issue's photo shoot), the fabulous adornment made it on the cover anyway.
We liken Michelle Obama's affection for the large, single ribbon to Carrie Bradshaw's attachment to the oversized flower in Season 3 of Sex and the City. It's a great addition to any shift. Wear it with patterned dresses or solids. You can't go wrong.
Ditch those balloon-y numbers and babydolls—we're so over tent-like ensembles. From pencil skirts to dresses, belting right above the hips is a must this year. Michelle Obama typically uses a medium-thick or super-thick black belt to cinch her waist into create a flattering silhouette and so should you.
Save your thin belts for pants (with your dress shirts tucked in, of course) and to wear over open cardigans and sweaters.
We first saw this trio of flowers on Michelle Obama's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She used them to fasten her cardigan, not to mention dress up her onscreen ensemble. Then, when the cornflower-blue, rose-pink mix and ombre-effect lilac made a second appearance on a string of pearls at the third presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York (shown here), we were floored!
To recreate this look, simply find three complementary brooches—from an accessory store or right in your own jewelry box—and let your creativity run wild.
Michelle Obama wore this hope and peace pairing regularly during the home stretch of the campaign trail. Perhaps something can be said about the power of positive thinking, Mrs. O?
The peace sign (a $320 white gold and diamond necklace) can be found at LenaWald.com, a Los Angeles-based jewelry designer. (Gwyneth Paltrow and Katie Holmes are fans, too!) However, if you don't have the celeb budget for one, check out stores like Claire's and Girl Props for cheaper versions of the same positive notions.
Michelle is not afraid to experiment with bold colors and favors monochromatic color schemes. From knee-length dresses to tops-and-pants combos, she adds pizzazz to her wardrobe by playing with complimentary shades.
Consider combinations like cobalt blue and gold, purple and yellow, and green and pink to copy Michelle’s best looks. Just don’t go overboard—exercise mixing bright hues only when your ensemble is simple, free of multiple textures and patterns, and sophisticated.
Dressing fabulous can be very inexpensive if you know what to look for. All it takes is a good eye. Buy clothes with simple patterns (like stripes), flattering silhouettes (shift dresses that you can belt, for instance) and clean designs. If you follow those tips to the tee, no one will be able to tell you didn't go designer.
Like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Michelle Obama fancies pearls. They're timeless, elegant and, well, they match almost everything.
If you want the same strand that Michelle wears, you can get your own 16 millimeter pearl choker at Carolee.com for $50. Wear them with dresses, sweaters and blouses. Just stay away from wearing them with turtlenecks, high-collared shirts and T-shirts.
We've noticed that solid berries, purple florals and plum patterns often grace Michelle Obama's wardrobe. Next to red, it appears to be one of her other favorite fashion hues. And, she looks fantastic in it.
When Joe Biden's vice presidential candidacy was announced, she was sporting this very feminine Moschino shirt dress, which cinches right at the waist with a matching wrap belt. As this season's "It" color, we advise everyone (of all skin tones, shapes and sizes) to go purple.
Despite More magazine's debacle with the bow (it was rumored they didn't want Michelle Obama to wear it during the October 2008 issue's photo shoot), the fabulous adornment made it on the cover anyway.
We liken Michelle Obama's affection for the large, single ribbon to Carrie Bradshaw's attachment to the oversized flower in Season 3 of Sex and the City. It's a great addition to any shift. Wear it with patterned dresses or solids. You can't go wrong.
Ditch those balloon-y numbers and babydolls—we're so over tent-like ensembles. From pencil skirts to dresses, belting right above the hips is a must this year. Michelle Obama typically uses a medium-thick or super-thick black belt to cinch her waist into create a flattering silhouette and so should you.
Save your thin belts for pants (with your dress shirts tucked in, of course) and to wear over open cardigans and sweaters.
We first saw this trio of flowers on Michelle Obama's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She used them to fasten her cardigan, not to mention dress up her onscreen ensemble. Then, when the cornflower-blue, rose-pink mix and ombre-effect lilac made a second appearance on a string of pearls at the third presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York (shown here), we were floored!
To recreate this look, simply find three complementary brooches—from an accessory store or right in your own jewelry box—and let your creativity run wild.
Michelle Obama wore this hope and peace pairing regularly during the home stretch of the campaign trail. Perhaps something can be said about the power of positive thinking, Mrs. O?
The peace sign (a $320 white gold and diamond necklace) can be found at LenaWald.com, a Los Angeles-based jewelry designer. (Gwyneth Paltrow and Katie Holmes are fans, too!) However, if you don't have the celeb budget for one, check out stores like Claire's and Girl Props for cheaper versions of the same positive notions.
Michelle is not afraid to experiment with bold colors and favors monochromatic color schemes. From knee-length dresses to tops-and-pants combos, she adds pizzazz to her wardrobe by playing with complimentary shades.
Consider combinations like cobalt blue and gold, purple and yellow, and green and pink to copy Michelle’s best looks. Just don’t go overboard—exercise mixing bright hues only when your ensemble is simple, free of multiple textures and patterns, and sophisticated.
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