미국의 영부인은 옷차림 부터가 달랐다.

오바마의 우승이 확정되자 아이들 손을 잡고 함께 뒤 따라나오는 미셸 오바마

미셸 오바마는 남편의 당선 소감을 하는 날 아주 특별하게 전례에도 없었던 눈에 뛰이는 옷을 입고 나와
일부 미국인들은 그녀의 패션에 대해서 말들이 많다. 영부인 답게 정장 차림으로 나왔으면 좋았을것을.. 이라는
미국 네시젼의 비난도 받았지만, 반대로 아주 좋게 변화의 물결에 잘 수용된 옷차림이라는 평가도 있었다.

 어떤 네시젼은 임신한 사람 처럼 뚱뚱하다는 표현도 많이 했고 뭔가 백악관의 안 주인으로서 그녀의 옷차림 자체가
부족하다는 느낌도 있었다고 말했다.  그녀는 2009년도 Narciso Rodriguez 패션에 소개 되었던 옷을  입고 나왔으나, 아래의 모델과 비교 많이 된다. ㅠㅠ

모델이 입으니 옷이 다 살아 나네요 ㅡ.-

여러분도 아시겠지만 미셀 오바마는 남편의 적극적인 후원자로서 매케인의 부인 신디와 비교 해 볼 때 선거전에서도 활발한 활동을 보였습니다.

오바마가 대통령의 야망을 품을 수 있었던 것도 바로 미셀이 있었기에 가능했던 것 같습니다. 그녀는 똑똑하고 자신감이 넘칩니다. 모든것이 남편의 영향이 아닌런지요. 오바마의 새 물결의 변화에 대응하는 영부인의 마음을 옷차림에다 담았고,  남편의 변화의 물결에 함께 동참 한다는 의미로 해서 그녀의 패션도 2009년의 패션 옷을 입고 나왔습니다.  그녀는 이제 백악관의 안주인이라는 사실과 모든 여성들에게 강한 영향력과 여성의 본보기를 보여 줄 것인가를 주목하고 있다.  


온라인에서 미국 영부인의 옷차림에 대한 투표가 있었습니다.
1. 드레스가 잘 어울린다 39%
2. 드레스를 입은 모습은 그냥 봐줄만하다 31%
3. 옷입는 감각이 없고 어울리지 않는다 30%
여러분들 생각은 어떻세요?
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변화와 혁신을 영부인에게서도 국민들이 느낄 수 있도록 해 주기 위해서 위에 옷을 선택을 했다면,
어느정도 어필을 강하게 하신듯 합니다. 비평가들은 미셀의 옷차림과 재키 케네디와의 의상이 분위기가 비슷했다는 평도 있었습니다. 하지만 재키는 옷걸이가 일딴 되는 것 같습니다. 재키가 영부인으로서 처음으로 미니스커트를 입어서 그 당시 많은 화제를 낳았습니다.

재키케네디는 외모와 몸매가 따라준다.

반면에 아래의 역대 영부인의 의상들은 차분하고 무난한 느낌을 주는 정장 스타일이였습니다.

낸시 레이건

힐러리 크린튼

로라 부시

로라부시, 힐러리 크린턴, 낸시 레이건 역대 영부인들은  Oscar de la Renta 의 의상을
입는 것을 좋아 했다고 합니다. 분명 미셀 오바마의 드레스는 튀는 것도 문제이지만 옷이
주인을 잘못 만난듯 하여 보기에 그다지 좋은 모습은 아니네요.

POTUS No.	Portrait	First Lady (Maiden name)	Tenure	Age at tenure start	President (Husband, unless noted)
1		Martha Dandridge June 13, 1731 – May 22, 1802 (aged 70) [12][13]	April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797	57 years, 332 days	Washington m. January 6, 1759
2		Abigail Smith November 22, 1744 – October 28, 1818 (aged 73) [14][15]	March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801	52 years, 113 days	John Adams m. October 25, 1764
3		Martha Wayles Skelton October 30, 1748 – September 6, 1782 (aged 33) [2][3]	Died nearly nineteen years prior to his presidency		Jefferson m. January 1, 1772
		Martha Jefferson Randolph September 27, 1772 – October 10, 1836 (aged 64) [2][3]	March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809	28 years, 158 days	Jefferson Daughter [16]
4		Dolley Payne May 20, 1768 – July 12, 1849 (aged 81) [17][18]	March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817	40 years, 288 days	Madison m. September 14, 1794
5		Elizabeth Kortright June 30, 1768 – September 23, 1830 (aged 62) [19][20]	March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825	48 years, 247 days	Monroe m. February 16, 1786
6		Louisa Catherine Johnson February 12, 1775 – May 15, 1852 (aged 77) Born in London  [21][22]	March 4, 1825 – March 4, 1829	50 years, 20 days	J. Q. Adams m. July 26, 1797
7		Rachel Donelson June 15, 1767 – December 22, 1828 (aged 61) [5][23]	Died after election, prior to husband's inauguration; the duties fell to her niece, Emily Donelson[5]		Jackson m. January 7, 1794
8		Hannah Hoes March 8, 1783 – February 5, 1819 (aged 35) [6][24]	Died eighteen years prior to his presidency		Van Buren m. February 21, 1807
		Angelica Van Buren February 13, 1818 – December 29, 1877 (aged 59) [6][7]	January 1, 1839 – March 4, 1841	20 years, 322 days	Van Buren Daughter-in-law
9		Anna Tuthill Symmes July 25, 1775 – February 25, 1864 (aged 88) [25][26]	March 4, 1841 – April 4, 1841	65 years, 222 days	W. H. Harrison m. November 22, 1795
10		Letitia Christian November 12, 1790 – September 10, 1842 (aged 51) [27][28]	April 4, 1841 – September 10, 1842 †	50 years, 143 days	Tyler m. March 29, 1813
		Julia Gardiner May 4, 1820 – July 10, 1889 (aged 69) [29][30]	June 26, 1844 – March 4, 1845	24 years, 53 days	Tyler m. June 26, 1844
11		Sarah Childress September 4, 1803 – August 14, 1891 (aged 87) [31][32]	March 4, 1845 – March 4, 1849	41 years, 181 days	Polk m. January 1, 1824
12		Margaret Mackall Smith September 21, 1788 – August 14, 1852 (aged 63) [33][34]	March 4, 1849 – July 9, 1850	60 years, 164 days	Taylor m. June 21, 1810
13		Abigail Powers March 13, 1798 – March 30, 1853 (aged 55) [35][36]	July 9, 1850 – March 4, 1853	52 years, 118 days	Fillmore m. February 5, 1826
14		Jane Means Appleton March 12, 1806 – December 2, 1863 (aged 57) [37][38]	March 4, 1853 – March 4, 1857	46 years, 357 days	Pierce m. November 19, 1834
15		Harriet Rebecca Lane May 9, 1830 – July 3, 1903 (aged 73) [39][40]	March 4, 1857 – March 4, 1861	26 years, 299 days	Buchanan Niece
16		Mary Ann Todd December 13, 1818 – July 16, 1882 (aged 63) [41][42]	March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865	42 years, 81 days	Lincoln m. November 4, 1842
17		Eliza McCardle October 4, 1810 – January 15, 1876 (Aged 65)[43][44]	April 15, 1865 – March 4, 1869	54 years, 193 days	A. Johnson m. May 17, 1827
18		Julia Boggs Dent January 26, 1826 – December 14, 1902 (aged 76) [45][46]	March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1877	43 years, 37 days	Grant m. August 22, 1848
19		Lucy Ware Webb August 28, 1831 – June 25, 1889 (aged 57) [47][48]	March 4, 1877 – March 4, 1881	45 years, 188 days	Hayes m. December 30, 1852
20		Lucretia Rudolph April 19, 1832 – March 14, 1918 (aged 85) [49][50]	March 4, 1881 – September 19, 1881	48 years, 319 days	Garfield m. November 11, 1858
21		Ellen Lewis Herndon August 30, 1837 – January 12, 1880 (aged 42) [8][9]	Died nineteen months prior to his presidency		Arthur m. October 25, 1859
22		Frances Clara Folsom July 21, 1864 – October 29, 1947 (aged 83) [51][52]	June 2, 1886 – March 4, 1889	21 years, 316 days	Cleveland m. June 2, 1886 Married in the White House
23		Caroline Lavinia Scott October 1, 1832 – October 25, 1892 (aged 60) [53][54]	March 4, 1889 – October 25, 1892 †	56 years, 154 days	B. Harrison m. October 20, 1853
24		Frances Clara Folsom July 21, 1864 – October 29, 1947 (aged 83) [51][52]	March 4, 1893 – March 4, 1897	21 years, 316 days	Cleveland m. June 2, 1886
25		Ida Saxton June 8, 1847 – May 26, 1907 (aged 59) [55][56]	March 4, 1897 – September 14, 1901	49 years, 269 days	McKinley m. January 25, 1871
26		Edith Kermit Carow August 6, 1861 – September 30, 1948 (aged 87) [57][58]	September 14, 1901 – March 4, 1909	40 years, 39 days	T. Roosevelt m. December 2, 1886
27		Helen Louise Herron June 2, 1861 – May 22, 1943 (aged 81) [59][60]	March 4, 1909 – March 4, 1913	47 years, 275 days	Taft m. June 19, 1886
28		Ellen Louise Axson May 15, 1860 – August 6, 1914 (aged 54) [61][62]	March 4, 1913 – August 6, 1914 †	52 years, 293 days	Wilson m. June 24, 1885
		Edith Bolling Galt October 15, 1872 – December 28, 1961 (aged 89) [63][64]	December 18, 1915 – March 4, 1921	43 years, 64 days	Wilson m. December 18, 1915 President Wilson remarried during first term
29		Florence Mabel Kling August 15, 1860 – November 21, 1924 (aged 64) [65][66]	March 4, 1921 – August 2, 1923	60 years, 201 days	Harding m. July 8, 1891
30		Grace Anna Goodhue January 3, 1879 – July 8, 1957 (aged 78) [67][68]	August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929	44 years, 211 days	Coolidge m. October 4, 1905
31		Lou Henry March 29, 1874 – January 7, 1944 (aged 69) [69][70]	March 4, 1929 – March 4, 1933	54 years, 340 days	Hoover m. February 10, 1899
32		Anna Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962 (aged 78) [71][72]	March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945	48 years, 144 days	F.D. Roosevelt m. March 17, 1905
33		Elizabeth Virginia "Bess" Wallace February 13, 1885 – October 18, 1982 (aged 97) [73][74]	April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953	60 years, 58 days	Truman m. June 28, 1919
34		Mamie Geneva Doud November 14, 1896 – November 1, 1979 (aged 82) [75][76]	January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961	56 years, 67 days	Eisenhower m. July 1, 1916
35		Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Bouvier July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994 (aged 64) [77][78]	January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963	31 years, 176 days	Kennedy m. September 12, 1953
36		Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007 (aged 94) [79][80]	November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969	50 years, 335 days	L.B. Johnson m. November 17, 1934
37		Thelma "Pat" Catherine Ryan March 16, 1912 – June 22, 1993 (aged 81) [81][82]	January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974	56 years, 310 days	Nixon m. June 21, 1940
38		Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Bloomer April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011 (aged 93) [83][84]	August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977	56 years, 123 days	Ford m. October 15, 1948
39		Eleanor Rosalynn Smith August 18, 1927 (age 89) [85][86]	January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981	49 years, 155 days	Carter m. July 7, 1946
40		Nancy Davis July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016 (aged 94) [87][88]	January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989	59 years, 203 days	Reagan m. March 4, 1952
41		Barbara Pierce June 8, 1925 (age 91) [89][90]	January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993	63 years, 226 days	G. H. W. Bush m. January 6, 1945
42		Hillary Diane Rodham October 26, 1947 (age 69) [91][92]	January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001	45 years, 86 days	Clinton m. October 11, 1975
43		Laura Lane Welch November 4, 1946 (age 70) [93][94]	January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009	54 years, 77 days	G. W. Bush m. November 5, 1977
44		Michelle LaVaughn Robinson January 17, 1964 (age 52) [95][96]	January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017	45 years, 3 days	Obama m. October 3, 1992
45		Melania Knauss April 26, 1970 (age 46)	Beginning January 20, 2017	46 years, 269 days	Trump m. January 22, 2005

여기에서 주목 할만한 것은 45대 대통령 영부인이 될 Melania Knauss는 슬로베니아 출신으로서 처음 영부인되었고, 속옷 광고 모델이였다는 특이한 직업과 5개국어를 구사할 줄 아는 분으로 알려져 있습니다. 도날드 트럼프와는 24년 나이차이를 극복하고 결혼한 그의 세번째 부인이 된것입니다. 

속옷 광고 모델이였던 멜라니아는 자식을 헌신적으로 보살피고 있다고 합니다. 남편인 트럼프 내조를 잘 할것으로 보여집니다.

도날드 트럼프와 말리나 커플, 이제 도날드 트럼프는 45대 대통령이 되었습니다.

현존하는 미국의 영부인들 모습

로즈린 카터 영부인은 지미 카터대통령의 부인으로서 그의 대통령 임기기간 1971-1981년이였습니다. 지금 그녀의 나이는 89세가 되었네요.

1989-1993년 대통령직을 맡았던 조오지 부시 대통령의 부인이였던 바브라 부시입니다. 올해로 91세의 나이가 되었네요. 

힐러리 클린턴은 남편인 1993-2001년도 빌 클린턴이 대통령이 되면서 영부인으로 정치를 돕게 됩니다. 2016년 대선에 나서서 크게 활략을 했지만, 비리 이메일이 세상에 폭로되어 결국 미국인의 민심을 잃게 되고 선거전에서 패배를 하게 됩니다. 올해 그녀의 나이 69세가 되네요.

로라 부시는 바브라 부시의 며느리로서 그녀의 남편이 조오지 부시 주니어 대통령 임기기간이 2001-2009년에 영부인 자리에 있게 됩니다. 현재 나이는 70세를 바라 보고 있습니다.

미국 네티젼의 영부인 옷차림에 대한 의견들

해석을 대충 해 볼게요. -_-/
It's just sad when a smart woman chooses the dress that does not fit her. Exactly she's not a model, why did she choose a dress from the runway???

똑똑한 여자가 옷고르는 안목은 없구먼요. 모델도 아니면서 왜 모델 의상을 입었는지 모르겠네.

Posted by: jana | November 06, 2008

C'MON PEOPLE!!! GIVE HER BREAK!!!
If the dress looks too bold for the occasion, if the dress made her looks pregnant, if the dress reminds you to malcolm X or black widow, so what!!!
She is NOT a MODEL, SHE IS THE FIRST LADY!
She still in "adaptation" phase, she will look A LOT BETTER in The INAUGURATION, give her time!

왜들그래요. 그녀에게 쉴틈을 주자고요.
정장 차림으로 나와야 한다는 것이 상례라고 한들, 만약 옷차림이 임산부 옷 같아도, 아니면 말콤 엑스 생각 나게 햇던가,.. 그게 어쨋다는거야.
모델이 아니잖아. 그녀는 영부인이야.

Posted by: ViVAObm | November 06, 2008

I love her dress! It clearly states that sophistication comes in many different styles and colors. She is a strong role model for women all over.

옷이 참좋은데. 그녀는 분명  아주 강력한 모든 여성들의 우상이야.
Posted by: Luvie | November 06, 2008

Very well said about Michelle's appearance on that special night, Terribly_Terrific. Please remember what Obama said early on about "I will listen to the voters" ..., I strongly suggest that Michelle, for a CHANGE, SHOULD listen to the viewers...be a great model for a FIRST LADY ... Well, that DRESS is not even quite suitable for a 1st lady of GOVERNOR. Be thoughtful & wise in choosing proper attire in January.

영부인의 옷차림으로선 무족한 면이 있었다. 오바마가 선거때 했던말이 있었는데.. 나는 투표자들에게 귀를 기울일 것이라고. 미셀 변화는 바로 보는 사람들에 귀를 기울일지도 알아야해. 강력한 영부인의 모델이 될려면 말이지. 입고 나왔던 드레스는 국가의 영부인의 옷차림으로선 어울리는 복장이 아니였어. 대통령 취임식때는 옷을 제대로 입고 나왔으면 좋겟다.
Posted by: Californian | November 06, 2008

First of all congratulations to the new First Family - what a wonderful and amazing time we are witnessing that Americans voted for the first black family to serve our country. Praise Him who sees no boundaries and how super His children are accepting and loving to see life as it should be. As far as what Michelle Obama wore the night her husband was elected President, has no effect on anything at all. How silly some Americans are to give that any notice. She is a lovely mother who is extremely proud and happy for her husband and she is going to be a wonderful First Lady. Enough of this silly wardrobe game - goodness people. Get a life.

Posted by: Hallie Cragun | November 06, 2008

I think the dress was hideaous. It looks great on the model (if you are a size 0) but it made her look to wide, and it looked terrible with that sweater. She should have worn a plain, elegant dress with boots and a fabulous pin. I would love to be her clothes coordinator.

모델이 입은 것이랑 찾이가 나는 것이 모델을 위해 만들었기 때문에 미셀이 스웨터를 걸치고 나왔을때 옷차림은 정말 꼴불견이였어 그냥 스웨트 없이 드레스만 입고 나오지. 우아한 드레스에다 부츠와 멋진 핀을 겸한다면
아주 좋았을텐데 말이야. 난 영부인의 코디네이터를 했음 좋겠어.

Posted by: Magdaelena Gainor | November 06, 2008

regardless of Mrs.O now being the first lady, she is first and foremost an involved mom in the lives of her two lovely little girls. Yes, for some Mrs.O's attire maybe a little BOLD, but this is the 21st century, and just because she is first lady doesn't mean she should dress like she should be a mannequin in a museum.
I think it says a lot about her, that I can be the usual first lady (prim & proper) but, I can be just like the millions of ladies out there in the real world, living day to day, doing what we have to, to care for those we love and be REAL!!!

Posted by: seaturtle71 | November 06, 2008

It was a history making night to watch an African American elected as the 44th president of these United States. It was also a sad morning after to hear all the fuss about michelle's dress. It was decent and not revealing. Do we need to put on our ballot next election what can and can't be worn by the First Lady?
Michelle you looked wonderful!!!
Charles from Alabama

44대 대통령 선거 는 미국의 역사를 만든 밤이였지요. 아침에서야 사람들이 미셀의 의상을 가지고 난리 법석을 떨더군요. 옷이 무난했다고 봅니다. 너무 지나치게 보인것도 아니고요. 우리가 다음 당선때는 전 미국 영부인들 처럼 의상을 입는지 안 입는지에 대해서 투료를 해야하나요? 미셀은 정말 멋졌어요.

Posted by: Charles | November 06, 2008

Well Obama - always been looking good - But Michelle really messed up with that dress. She should wear something white. Her clothing sometimes looks like back in the days dressing....She needs to check with Fashion patrol about what to wear.
오바마는 언제나 멋쟁이였죠 그러나 미셀은 옷을 잘 못입었네요. 하얀옷을 입어야했어요.
그녀 옷이 주는 검정색은 낮에 어울리는 옷 차림이죠.
패션감각에 대해서 보고 어느것을 입느냐를 고려를 했어야 됐어요.

I am so glad they have the opportunity to Run this Country...God Bless them and Bless us all -- Peace on earth.

Posted by: Anaconda | November 06, 2008

The new First Family were stately and elegant in their first public appearance as such. I loved their color-coordination, right down to the future President's striped tie.

I like that Michelle is fashion-forward in her dress. Like most women, she has figure flaws. This choice of dress worked around those flaws. Adding the black shrug allowed her shoulders to balance her hips, while giving the dramatic insert of red an overall narrowing effect to her silhouette. I liked the dress! It was appropriate for this modern day First Lady!

P.S. Style Spy, you were a wonderful "Jackie O" on THE VIEW during their patriotic Halloween show! What an informative history lesson you gave on First Ladies through fashion. I would love to know when your next tv appearance is.  스타일을 훔쳐 본다면 할로웬 복장으로는 훌륭 할거에요.
애국적인 할로웬 자리에 보였어야할 옷입니다. 영부인께서 우리들에게 새로운 역사적 레슨을 가르치고 있네요.
다음에 티비에 나갈때 어떤 모습으로 나오는지 알고싶군요.

Posted by: Sadie Lady | November 06, 2008

Looks better on the model. Michell's hips are too large to carry it off well. The "sweater" detracted from dress and bare back wouldn't have worked for the occasion. I think she could have selected something better.
모델이 입었을때눈 괜찮은데 미셀이 입으니 엉덩이가 너무 크다보니 옷이 끌려가는 느낌이네요.
가디건을 걸쳤는데 저 옷과는 안 어울려요. 다른 옷을 선택을 했으면 좋았을텐데..

Posted by: a stark | November 06, 2008

I did not see anything wrong with the dress that our First Lady chose to wear. She is a First lady with class and will show it on every occasion. Our President evidently gave his presidential seal of approval and if he likes it and she likes it then I LOVE IT!!!!

내가 생각하기에 우리 영부인께서 입은 옷차림에 대해서는 잘 못된것이 없다고 보는데요?
영부인으로서 매 행사때마다 보여질겁니다. 우리 대통령이 허용한 옷이라는데..대통령이 좋아했다면 나도 그녀의 옷이 좋다고 봐요.

Posted by: Bridget Bell | November 06, 2008

Why does it matter what her dress looked like? The Lady doesn't dress like a Tramp, so why would people even be discussing what Mrs. Obama had on last night? That night was about where the country is headed & possibly will end up in the next 4 or more years.

Posted by: john | November 06, 2008

The dress was good and just enough because its like you guys wanted her to prepare the attire before.That was just ok,wait for more.Love u lady big up.
옷차림은 괜찮은데 당신네들은 다른 것을 먼저 보고 비교를 해서 그런 생각이 드는거에요.
그냥 그저 그런 차림이였어요.

Posted by: Esther | November 06, 2008

I loved the dress the moment I saw it! I said, "Now, that's different! I like that dress!"
처음 저 옷을 본 순간 넘 좋았어요. 지금은 다르게 보이네요. 저 옷은 마음에 들어요.

Posted by: Rick | November 06, 2008

That dress was just fine! If she was comfortable in it that's what matters. I felt that the whole family ensemble depicted the fact they were celebrating but also mindful that the man had just lost his grandma, the next thing he had to his mama.

Posted by: Alice | November 06, 2008

Hello!
You must be very happy that You have new the BEST president in all the world.
So its not time to criticize the dress of Michelle Obama
당신네들은 행복해야해요 세계에서 최고의 대통령이 탄생 되었으닌까요.
이제는 미셀 오바마의 드레스를 가지고 비난 할 시가가 아니에요.

Posted by: nataly | November 06, 2008

very ugly! really!
정말 꼴불견이네요.

Posted by: jennifer | November 06, 2008

i think she looked good in it.plus a new look is just what the white house needs
제 생각에는 보기좋은데요. 추가한다면 백악관에는 이런 새로운 모습이 필요해요.

Posted by: kathleen stribling | November 06, 2008

Our only question about the dress is -- how much?

Well, 2 questions. Who paid for it?

If Sarah Palin had to face those questions, Mrs. Obama should face the same.
우리의 질문은 드레스 가격이 얼마에요?
다음질문은 누가 돈을 결제 하는거죠?
세라플레인이 겪어야 했던 질문을 미셀 오바마에게도 해야해요.

Posted by: Superhair | November 06, 2008

The first thing that caught my eye was the X across the front, then I thought of MALCOLM X reference.. Colors and design have alot of symbolism one just has to know what to look for...

처음 보는 순간 엑스가 가로질러 있어 눈에 들어와 말콤 엑스를 생각나게 했어요.

칼러와 디자인을 보면 아주 상징적인 것이 많이 있어요. 뭔가를 찾는지 안다면 말이죠.

Posted by: Sherrie | November 06, 2008

shes the new first lady, and i think she can wear whatever she pleases
and it was not ugly
everyone has different taste.
AND..this is politics, not fashion..her dress shouldnt matter
just because she not wering a nasty girl suit, it doesnt me she dresses bad.

그녀는 새로온 영부인이잖아요. 어떤 드레스를 입든지 자유라고 생각해요.
그리고 보기 싫을 정도는 아니에요.
모두다 다른 취향을 가지고 있으닌까요.
그리고 이건 정치에요. 패션 무대가 아니라고요. 그녀의 옷차림은 문제가 되지 않아요.정장 차림으로 안입은것이 다행이에료. 옷 차림이 보기 싫다 해도 괜찮아요.

Posted by: hayyy | November 06, 2008

I'm sorry but that dress was horrible. But then so was the outfit she wore when Biden was introduced, the outfit she wore when Barack accepted the nomination and the outfit she wore to the second debate. She looked wonderful when she gave her speech at the convention but sometimes she makes unfortunate choices. I'm hoping she'll get more help/opinions when she get to the WH. For the record, I'm not hating. I'm a Black woman and I think Michelle is great. I'd just like to see her in clothes that flatter her.

Posted by: Ann | November 06, 2008

I don't think the dress was flattering to her. She is a beautiful woman, but I didn't see it in this choice of dress.

Posted by: ddp | November 06, 2008

I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND AN APOLOGY TO ALL READERS WHO POSTED THOUGHTFUL AND INSIGHTFUL COMMENTS ON THIS ARTICLE. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE SEVERAL COMMENTERS WHO BREACHED THE CODE OF CONDUCT WITH THEIR COMMENTS; DUE TO A TECHNICAL ERROR THESE INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS WERE MISTAKENLY AND TEMPORARILY PUBLISHED BUT HAVE SINCE BEEN REMOVED AND REPORTED.

Posted by: KATRINA/STYLE SPY | November 06, 2008

the DRESS mean's there is passion for the country not for what she wears.

God Bless the first family today, tomorrow and forever!

Peace!

Posted by: martha | November 06, 2008

I am sorry but, I was offended and outraged by Michelle's dress. I think it shows total disrespect for the office her husband worked so hard to acquire and her position as "First Lady".
I surely hope she becomes more capable and dignified in the near future so that she will be able to represent our nation as its First Lady as the position dictates. As for Barak, I voted for him. I think if he surrounds himself with the right people he can do great things for the USA and other countries as well.

I guess I can understand some of it since just a very few months ago she declared that "finally" she had reason to be proud of our country. I hope she was speaking of the United States of America.

I have never held any public office and have no desire to do so but, I sure as hell have loved this country my whole life and will for no reason stop.
This is the greatest country on this earth.

Posted by: john Moore | November 05, 2008

To the one who stated that democrats will love and republicans will hate, not so. I am republican, and although I'm not too sure about Obama as President, he is, and that's that. Anyway, the dress is rather bold and really different. I think it may have been better without the shrug. But I don't hate it.

Posted by: Ericka | November 05, 2008

her dress is okey but not that kind of occasion.

Posted by: pinay | November 05, 2008

THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH Michelle's dress. It was very conservative and didn't cost a freakin' fortune.

Posted by: paula, st. louis | November 05, 2008

not bad dress but she did not look entirely amazing wearing it. She couldve done better but also a looooot worse. [glad she didnt]

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

STOP HATING ON MICHELLE, SHE LOOKED VERY NICE AND SHE'S GOING TO THE WHITE HOUSE IN JANUARY 2009
I BELEIVE THIS IS A BLESSED WOMEN OF GOD!!!

Posted by: Marie | November 05, 2008

she must have felt comfortable in what she wore, leave her alone. she is a great lady

Posted by: Shan | November 05, 2008

So much of the news media were concerned about Sarah Palin's wardrobe and the cost of it. Let me ask...how much did Michelle Obama's dress cost and who paid for it? Also, Barak Obama was wearing a "custom" designed suit---who paid for that...the Democratic party?

Posted by: Jil | November 05, 2008

SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN , THE DRESS WAS GREAT CHOICE,I LOVED IT VERY MUCH! THE WHOLE FIRST FAMILY IS BEAUTIFUL,THE GIRLS ARE SO CUTE AND BEAUTIFUL, AND OBAMA IS VERY,VERY HANDSOME AND SMART.I'M SO PROUD!!!

Posted by: maria | November 05, 2008

Sorry, I would have preferred something that did not knock me in the face like this dress did. Something more understated, perhaps so I wouldn't be thinking about her dress as soon as she stepped on stage. A person could not ignore this dress. I think she might have been trying to match her two daughters' dresses...one in red and one in black attire. I love her tendency to wear sports attire...nice. But, on a special occasion such as this, with her husband in a nice suit...a simple, understatement would have be appropriate.

Posted by: fasionista | November 05, 2008

Michelle Obama looked beautiful in that red and black dress last night! She is a class act. And if the truth be told some folks are just jealous of her. Keeping looking great Michelle and represent a fresh perspective. Love it!!!

Posted by: monica | November 05, 2008

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!! SHE IS A BEATIFUL WOMAN , THE DRESS WAS GREAT CHOICE,I LOVED IT VERY MUCH! THE WHOLE FIRST FAMILY IS BEATIFUL,THE GIRLS ARE SO CUTE AND BEATIFUL, AND OBAMA IS VERY,VERY HANDSOME AND SMART.I'M SO PROUD!!!

Posted by: maria | November 05, 2008

i like the original version of a dress better, but Michelle is the First Lady and this is the main point!!!

Posted by: nigi | November 05, 2008

Greetings while the dress may not have been the greatest, it was never the less what she wore. Clothes is not what makes her a great first lady its who she is and what she stands for Jackie o was not a traditional first lady she did her own thing thus the reference to Michelle. For all you on here acting indignant whether you speak english or patois you should stop and be happy that we have someone who is ready to take our country out of the rut it is in. Next this is not an anger and bashing blog about republicans and democrats or black and white. So for you who are obviously angry please take your comments else where. For the persons who revealed their ethnicity by the way they spoke and/or went off on the blog please do understand that it is your duty to set an example because other people look at Mr. Obama and his family. They wonder if he acts the same or worse they will say at least he is not like the "rest of them". I want people to realize that it is ok to be black in America that I can carry myself in a civil and respectable manner. This is a fashion page not a political debate. So on behalf of all indignations I apologize to and for everyone because this is exactly why we are so divided now. Fight over something worth fighting for like single moms and other parents who have been away in Iraq fighting for what, and not seeing their children for months at a time? And make sure you fight the right people not your fellow brothers and sisters who are in the trenches. Yes I am the single mom who went to the desert while people were pointlessly fighting over nothing on the fashion blogs. Thank you! Her dress was a mess LOL!

Posted by: Aisha | November 05, 2008

I'm not a fashion consultant and I could care less. Michelle is a beautiful intellectual black woman, the speech her husband, our new president elect gave, was so emaculate and up lifting that we can't help but give him a chance and help him to better our UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. In the words of our new president elect " YES WE CAN" and with enough hope and faith " YES WE WILL" better our situation... " YES WE CAN".

Posted by: Jashaun | November 05, 2008

YOU GO GIRL!!! SHE IS INTELLIGENT, BOLD SEXY, NO OTHER FIST LADY COULD HAVE WORN THIS DRESS WITH THE GRACE AND FINESES IN WHICH SHE WORE THIS DRESS. I LOVED HER BOLDNESS SHE DOES HAVE A MIND OF HER OWN SHE IS NOT A PUPPET.

Posted by: MARIE | November 05, 2008

the dress is hot!

Posted by: ria | November 05, 2008

Sorry. Michelle sweetie you looked lovely last night. People see a beautiful blacjk woman and get imtimadated. Love ya!

Posted by: Concerned Adult | November 05, 2008

Her dress reminds me of a black widow spider.

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

Mrs. Obama is a gorgeous lady, but the dress did not flatter her. I agree with Frances Owen, Mrs. Obama should have gone with a different designer. I LOVE that she wore a dress instead of a suit (very feminine!), but the color emphasis isn't flattering.

Posted by: Marie | November 05, 2008

I am an Alaskan that thinks Sarah Palin always looks stylish but not edgy. I loved Michelle's dress and am looking forward to more that is not tried and true. America, we are a'changing...

Posted by: Greta | November 05, 2008

She is a beautiful woman! I thought this outfit made her look fat. Could she not have found some other designer who really cared about a woman's appearance. The runway model didn't even look good in the dress.

Posted by: Frances Owen | November 05, 2008

I love Michelle Obama and my President Barack Obama but i have to say that i was very disappointed with her dress. I noticed her mother was very well dress and the her kids too but Michelle i am not sure what happened to her i thought she was going to make a difference on that big night and wear a nice suit. But i think she will learn from the critics and she will hopefully do better next time.

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

She looked fabulous and was well coordinated with her spouse, President Elect Barack Obama and her girls. She has curves, and she showed America that things are about to change! Suits are not dressy dresses are!!

Posted by: Kathy LC Parran | November 05, 2008

let us be honest.. democrats will love the dress and the republican will hate the dress.. but most importantly ignorant people will hate the dress.. grow up people.. as President Obama stated "I will be your preseident too."

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

Elected President Obama 's Team and himself will be pushing for change according to themm. Michelle is part of this team, so let her begin with those changes since last night. I do not see any big deal about it....LET ' S START CHANGING....! and cooperate with our new President.

Posted by: Miguel A.Coba | November 05, 2008

She looked beautiful in that dress!!!

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

I love the bold color of the dress, but the designer needs to consider less shiny material on the waist other than the satin/silk it makes the person who wears it has "tummy" and what makes it worse that the designer put the sprinkle BOLD RED right under the "cross" wide waist band! yuck! Even the model (on the right pic) looks like she has a "WIDE WAIST"!!!!
I agree w/ princessobama, this dress makes you look like 19 lbs heavier, if not 30 lbs heavier! Michelle is smaller than that pic!
Michelle needs a better designer!
Love ya, girl! SHE ROCKS!!!!

Posted by: Obamaslover | November 05, 2008

Hideous dress!! Made her look as wide as a bus. She needs to remember she is representing the USA as first lady and show some sense.

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

I love the First Lady, but the dress was blinding and horrible. I think she will look back and say "what was I thinking" wearing that dress on one of the most important and memorable moments in American history. Pivotal events in one's life -whether you are a celebrity or average person- should always be commemorated with classic attire. Bold and trendy isn't appropriate. It ends up making the person look dated, and subdues the moment.

Posted by: Terribly_Terrific | November 05, 2008

The dress was ok. As stated previously we all make fashion mistakes. You can't please everyone. I was just in awe yesterday that the dress really did not catch my attention until I saw this on the website.

Lets not group people together we all are different. So no all Obama supports are not like the person cussing. The person that is cussing please stop your are making yourself look really bad. Learn to have a conversation.

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

I loved her dress, she is one of the most beautiful women I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.
She will make a wonderful "First African American Lady" in the White House and if she make's a fashion statement to boot, better for her!!!!!!

Posted by: Tanya | November 05, 2008

Come on Katrina! Talk about sucking up!!!! I wonder what you would have said if that was worn by Cindy McCain. GET REAL!! That was a horrible disaster!! As soon as she walked out I thought "OH GOD!! Why didn't anyone STOP her"

I appreciate that her style is not the stiff suit of Nancy Reagan or Cindy McCain but COME ON!! She is representing our country and I hope she will take that into consideration and get a stylist!!!

Posted by: Natalie | November 05, 2008

I love Obama and Michelle, but I kinda got dissapointed of her fashion taste! C'mon Michelle gurl, you can choose better dress than that one! It showed the owner 19 lbs heavier!
But you got to remember the beauty comes from inside out! so people, give a break!
*peace*

Posted by: princessObama | November 05, 2008

I'm all for Obama and love Michelle.
But that dress was awful, I for going having a more modern look but she could have picke a more tasteful dress.
When I saw her come on stage I couldn't stop wondering what she was wearing...

Posted by: Ludo | November 05, 2008

CAN SHE WEAR ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD ON HER?

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

She may have picked the wrong dress - but who's counting? She picked the right husband - !!!

Posted by: karen | November 05, 2008

Michelle is a beautiful woman however the dress she chose was not the most flattering. We all make fashion mistakes.( no big deal )
With that said I must wonder what education level the ho bag ranting skank below has.
Although Miss Ho bag is sticking up for Michelle . I wonder if this is the kind of people President elect and Mrs. Obama want defending them.

Posted by: Lorrrrrr | November 05, 2008

I think she needs a personal stylist. I am a 100% Obama supporter but Cindy McCain is a TRUE STYLE ICON!!! She ALWAYS looked POLISHED! so did Sarah Palin.

Posted by: Dee | November 05, 2008

I think its great to bring a style of change to the White house, reminds me of Princess Di. She changed her style when she married Charles and was living in a castle. Go Michelle, she's got it!!!!

Posted by: Lucinda | November 05, 2008

I thought Michelle's dress was GREAT! She is young and it was moderen and up to todays style. I hope our new president and first lady continue to dress young, hip and exciting. I get so tired of seeing the pres. in suits, gee what about a nice pair of slacks and a polo shirt. Is there a law where they always have to be dressed to the teeth? I would have the same respect for him, ya know.

Posted by: Laureen | November 05, 2008

LOL! You are just jealous! :) Lighten up, enjoy life and stop being ludicrous! Michelle looks stunning! Maybe the people who talk about you would stop!:)

Posted by: Sabrina | November 05, 2008

I thought she looked fabulous, it was great to see a women of 2000 being modern, and comfortable, classy, with her own style

Posted by: chris | November 05, 2008

She's got Obama as an accessory, who was paying attention to the dress? I was too busy watching her husband. Gotta give her credit for good taste! The world is at her command and her husband is a modern day God. She herself is beautiful, brilliant, competent, and charismatic. She's got the whole package. She couldn't go wrong now if she wore a potato sack. Go Michelle!

Posted by: myfriendsissy | November 05, 2008

Hello Kentucky Lass! You, my dear, show class! Thanks!

Posted by: Mia | November 05, 2008

I think there's really nothing wrong with the First Lady's black and red frock.For those who were not pleased with her outfit,its time you change your wardrobe, too and try something different

Posted by: riza | November 05, 2008

I thought her selection was hideous. The idea that people compare her to J Kennedy is ludicrous.

Posted by: rip rhonwell | November 05, 2008

Wow! She looks amazing! She is beautiful. The entire family is dashing. Go Michelle, give us a new look to look forward to!

Posted by: Sabrina | November 05, 2008

It doesn't matter what she wore...she's a lady, and that is the most important thing. She's an individual, and I applaud her for that.

I pray that they will have a successful term in the White House, and help us out of this mess we are in. God bless them, and all of us!

Posted by: Kentucky-Lass | November 05, 2008

The article was nothing but a compliment to Michelle Obama.

Posted by: | November 05, 2008

I think First Lady Obama looked Fabulous with a capital F in that dress, like President-elect said its time for a change, it is time for a change of the traditional dress. Michelle wears it well, like that song says by the Debarge, you wear it well. She will definitely be watched and set many trends to come. I am so proud of the confidence she shows and how it reflects of of the kids also. They are so beautiful. What a beautiful family. America should be proud. I am a white american woman.

Posted by: Sandra | November 05, 2008

I think Our first lady elect Mrs. Obama added fireworks to the stage! Her dress was bold and electrifying and fit the ocassion. she will set her own fashion trend and reveals to women everywhere that class and beauty start inside. As she walked on the stage I felt her attire spoke for the days and evening event, her dress said WoW!

Posted by: Ashanta' Stoner | November 05, 2008

The dress is absolutely gorgeous. It shines her personality. A white and black combination with that fashion style, hair do and pearl jewelry touch would probably look more sophisticated on Michelle. I agree she has a sense of style that some professional designer can be work on, now that she is in the Worldwide Publicity

This is Fashion designer opinion.
Thank you for reading!
Amanda in Netherlands

Posted by: Amanda | November 05, 2008

I'm glad Michelle is a confident woman who is comfortable in her own skin. Although, it's not your typical traditional 2 piece boring suit, I think this style of clothing made a bold statement.

It's just a dress and if we are a society that is so shallow to judge, shame on America. I hope America doesn't start attacking what the kids are wearing?? Fight on Michelle, and don't let the fashion critics of the world change who you are. You are America's 1st lady elect and you are doing a great job!

I am more concerned about so many other things that are affecting us and our children's future right now as the rest of the world should be focused on as well.

Posted by: Shannon | November 05, 2008

IT looks like they took a normal size dress and had to add a bunch of extra material so it would fit her.. just compare the pic of her in it to the pic of the model in a similar frock. It was not flattering a drew a lot of attention to the lower half of her body which is a bit over sized and out of shape. She has looked great in teh past but all this did was draw attention to her rather large thighs, hips and rump.

Posted by: ali | November 05, 2008

SHE LOOKED FAAAAABULOUS!!!!! MICHELLE...YES YOU CAN.

Posted by: rachel | November 05, 2008

I was actually in Chicago at the Election Rally and was pleasantly surprised by her dress. It was different-- bold and creative. Not stuffy and boring as are the Oscar Delaurentis dresses of previous first ladies. Reminded me of something the fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker would wear. It will be interesting to see what she wears for Inauguration!

Posted by: brandi | November 05, 2008

I like her, but not the dress.

Posted by: spectator | November 05, 2008

I love her dress, i find it refreshing when someone can dare to be different.

Posted by: Sandy | November 05, 2008

I loved the dress. It was fresh and young, yet classy and very appropriate. She dressed her age and looked amazing.

Posted by: Susan Ward | November 05, 2008

hated the dress. But she looked positively beautiful, bold, confident, lovely, elegant. Just goes to show that there is more to beauty than threads.

Posted by: susan | November 05, 2008

As much as I love her, I thought her choice of dress last night was totally unflattering. She has shown impecible taste in the past, but this was not one of them.

Posted by: Bea | November 05, 2008

It was OK. It wasn't horrible or anything. I would have liked it better maybe if the red had gone all the way around. There is just something about the red that it is not evenly distributed. Barack looked very handsome and the girls looked beautiful!

Posted by: Lori | November 05, 2008

I like the orginal version of the dress better. And would have liked to see her in a wrap instead of the sweater. No matter she looked great, bold and confident as a modern fisrt lady should. I look forward to example.

Posted by: Emily R. | November 05, 2008

Great dress. I love it. Please make it affordable for those who earn below $250,000.

Posted by: NAGIE | November 05, 2008

First thing my wife said when Michelle Obama came on stage was "Cool Dress!" Just like her husband (a President who's in shape!!!), she looks way better than many before her.

Posted by: mtaylor | November 05, 2008

I don't think I have ever been this excited about a First Lady. Such a bold new style, for such a bold new administration. I think it was a brilliant choice, and look forward to continuing to watch her.

영부인에 대해서 더 흥미를 가지게 만드네요.  내 생각에는 끝내주는 선택이였다고 봐요. 그리고 그녀를 계속 주목하고 볼거에요.

Posted by: Keren Eldad | November 05, 2008

Thanks for this info! My friends and I agreed that the dress looked much better in the pictures of Madam First Lady-Elect, but that it might not have been the best choice for TV...What do you think?

Posted by: Marnie | November 05, 2008

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