Michelle Obama in Bright Cheerful Blue on Veterans Day
Yesterday was Veterans Day, a day set aside for somber remembrance. Let’s forget about the belt-over-a-thick-coat look: Michelle Obama wore a bright aqua blue ensemble rather than the appropriate black, grey, navy blue or even deep maroon at Arlington National Cemetery. Is she ever going to show respect for Americans who have served our country? ~Pesky Emotional Republican
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Nov. 13, 2009 / Stylist.com
by Diane Davis
The aqua blue ensemble that Michelle Obama wore to the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday may raise some eyebrows. It was bright and optimistic on a day that was gray and rainy and full of somber remembrance.
Personally, I really liked the coat (identified as J. Crew by the Web site Mrs-O) and its color. But can we talk about the belt?
Michelle Obama has always loved a belt. She wears them over sweaters (remember the transparent Sonia Rykiel belt that was a summer favorite?). Over blouses. Over dresses. And now over coats.
A winter coat is generally made out of heavy fabric, and gathering it with a belt can cause bunching and wrinkles. And even if meant to give shape to a straight coat, a belt can throw off the lines of whatever tailoring there is.
Is a black belt really a good idea here? Why not add a great scarf, pin or fabulous gloves instead to add personal style? Or go with a princess-seamed coat if she was looking for more definition?
During another part of the day she appeared to wear the same belt cinched over a cardigan and her Maria Pinto teal dress, so maybe she was just loving the belt and wanted it to be a part of her outfit no matter what. That’s commitment!
Do you think the belt works with the coat?
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P.E.R. lives out west with a dog named Cheyenne.
C’mon Zoom. It’s been obvious from “Day One” that the FLOTUS has no fashion sense. Why do you imply that her discombobulated wardrobe has anything to do with some underlying intention to undermine “American values”. She’s a tall, gangly woman, always struggling with any fashion trend. Give her a break.
OK Lorna. Didn’t realize a FLOTUS had any Constitutional responsibilities. By virtue of your argument, what is she supposed to ‘dress up as’ on Halloween? Martha Washington? Can’t see the validity of your point.
Ps. “Do you think the belt works with the coat?” We’ll let you know the day we turn gay. Yours truly, (Loudmouths)
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