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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 7:33 am
so what did everyone think? I was not crazy about Michelle's outfits. The gold outfit seemed a little too dressy for the day, but I did love the color on her. I thought the white gown was too bridey looking and made her look sort of hippy. I loved the little girl's outfits!!!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 7:49 am
I thought the white gown did not make her body look as good as it is. And I thought it looked like it was made of toilet paper. I liked her gold day outfit. I also though her hubby looked great both in the day and at night!
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 7:53 am
I thought she looked beautiful all day long. Loved the white dress.
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Mictay
Member
09-29-2006
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 7:55 am
I too thought she looked beautiful all day!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 8:01 am
I loved both outfits. My fav was the yellow one though.
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 8:05 am
I liked the day outfit better. I didn't think the gown flattered her shape but the color did. I did see the designers of her outfits on the Today show and I was happy for them, they aren't well known and were soooo thankful and appreciative to be a part of this!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 8:08 am
I like Michelle a lot and I think she is an incredibly attractive First Lady in the way she looks, speaks and acts. Her outfits were nice but I think she would have looked even better with different choices.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 8:37 am
I agree, Jimmer. Both outfits were underwhelming, to say the least. I saw the "designer" on GMA (ABC) this morning. She was dressed in THE most ridiculous outfit--I couldn't see where you'd wear it anywhere it was so...strange. Michelle needs a new stylist or needs to dress herself. Obama looked smashing in everything he wore.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 8:58 am
Jimmer, I agree. I think Michelle is very attractive. I would kill for her height! LOL (says the 5' gal..heck i would kill for anyone's height!) i just didn't think those outfits were the most flattering. Obama is in very good shape!!!!
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:11 am
She's a stunning woman and I thought she looked great in both outfits altho personally would have preferred the jeweled neckline be removed from the day dress.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:37 am
I thought that jeweled piece was holding the lil sweater together?
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:51 am
I thought the white outfit made her look like a swan with feathers sticking out. The train almost landed her on her butt a few times so I was not a fan of the dress but she pretty much proved that she can carry anything and look good. I liked the day dress and liked the symbolism of it, sunshine. A nice thought. Purple is her color and so definitely is the contrasting black/white color. She just seems to have a radiance about her that corrects any bad fashion statement.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:25 am
The day set was great IMO, but then I've been a big Isabel Toledo fan for a while (I just reminded a friend on Sunday that I thought Michelle would wear Toledo to the balls, but I guess I was wrong. Michelle has worn Toledo before, though, and it always looks good on her). I can understand those who think it was a bit much for day, but.... Not a fan of the evening gown. I would have preferred something much more body conscious, probably bare-backed (I don't know whether she can get away with that as a first lady, though), without the train or whatever it was she was stepping on, and in jewel tones. But I've seen worse ball gowns. I do like the way TV made it look like something in Cinderella, but it doesn't do as well in still photos IMO.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:58 am
Well, Texannie, I'm sure somebody like Amy Roloff would take our stature...at least we hit the 5' mark!
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:03 pm
Did anyone watch the later balls? Michelle reallllly started to look tired. I get the same way when I have been up for too long. My eyes get puffy, and my face gets droopy. I felt she looked tired around the 5th or 6th ball. Completely understandable considering their day apparently started at 4am their time, and ended almost 24 hours later. I didn't like the white dress, as I thought it was too flowy and the waist was too high. But she still looked good. I really liked the yellow day outfit, and don't think it was too much AT ALL. I do wish that the sweater that was underneath, or whatever those darker green panels were, weren't as visible. And the bow at waist height was a distracting element. If they needed something to hold it together, I think they should have chosen something different.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:29 pm
I really LOVED that first outfit, even though it may have been a bit too dressy for daytime. I am a big fan of the classy, classic, coat-dress style. And the sunny colours just popped. But I was very worried about how the heck the poor woman was keeping warm, especially with those temperatures and the walkabout. As for her ballgown...well it grew on me, strictly due to her ability to carry it off elegantly. But for a number of reasons I really felt it was a disappointment. Didn't like the one wide shoulder strap, would have preferred no strap at all or two (thinner) straps. And I joked with DH that the bottom half looked like a lampshade with pompoms. LOL with whomever said it looked like it was made of toilet paper. But as I said, she was so elegant, that I just got used to it, and it didn't look so horrendous to me after their first dance. All I could see was the beautiful First Couple glowing with joy. I believe I heard a commentator say that their daughters' picture perfect outfits were off the rack. I think that's awesome and a bold statement along with Michelle choosing relative unknowns/newcomers as designers for her own outfits.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:36 pm
yes the girls outfits came from jcrew and it must be that they are getting a lot of hits, the site has crashed. lol
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:39 pm
I also kind of laugh at the people who say the girls' outfits were so affordable. I don't shop for my kids at JCrew. Now tell me they were purchased from JCPenney or Target (or even Gymboree) and I'd be excited!
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:44 pm
I heard this morning on the Today Show that they were specifically designed by J Crew for them, and they won't be available for sale until next year.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:48 pm
I know Julie, $228 for a coat for a 7 year old...Since I dont pay retail anyway, I wouldnt spend that on a coat that will be outgrown in a year. But, the Obamas are millionaires so they can afford it, so it isnt way over the top to spend. I think it really comes down to J Crew is considered high end off the rack and not "designer", they arent running around in little burberry knickers.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:54 pm
I thought the day outfit was nice - I have seen her look better. Much better I did not like the evening gown at all. I did not like the color - or lack of it, on her. I did not like the things hanging off it, and the shape of it did not suit her. She usually looks so great, and I was surprised at her choice of that gown. She should have stayed with color, it looks best on her. Although black looks good on her too. I just did not like this.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:55 pm
That top picture of Michelle's dress really does look like it is part of a mummy costume. (maybe cuz it is a bit out of focus??) And the poster who said it looked Cinderella-ish on TV is right. It looked a lot better on TV in that lighting than it does in a still photo.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 12:55 pm
Heck I don't spend $228 for a coat for myself! There is an outlet mall by us and they have one store there, Strasburg Children, and I would not buy one thing in there. Even their 75% off rack has clothes that are still like $100 for a shirt!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 2:37 pm
Wow those are High Price Points! I know nothing about J Crew. Not sure if we even have one in Canada. I sure can't afford to shop there. I am currently shopping for an affordable new winter coat, waaaaaaaaay below those prices. Mind you I tend to buy stuff On Sale to save a bit.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 7:31 pm
I heard one commentator say last night that she was the first First Lady to have "bare shoulders" in her evening gown for a LONG time. (Shoot - now I can't remember who the other First Lady was - maybe Jackie O?)
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