Love or Hate? Michelle Obama’s Narciso Rodriguez Dress
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 13:10Posted in category Uncategorized
I’m delighted that Barack Obama is now the President-Elect but all I could think while watching him celebrate with his family was, “What is Michelle wearing? That dress is terrible!” It turned out I wasn’t alone. Many of my friends were distracted by her Narciso Rodriguez dress from the Spring 2009 collection. Others compared her to a black widow spider, not the most flattering thing considering the circumstances!
How about you? Do you love or hate her dress? Do you prefer it on the runway? Let me know in the comments!
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DeeDee says:
November 5th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Hate it!
Lulu says:
November 5th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Eh not the best dress she could have chosen for the ocasion! The black inset makes her look fat.
7anoona says:
November 6th, 2008 at 8:35 am
No for Michelle! Love it on the model! I think it only looks good on skinny people!
Ansam says:
November 6th, 2008 at 9:02 am
I like how the whole family coordinated their look - theme (black/navy and red) and Barak Obama’s look (navy/red/white) is so patriotic hehehehe stripped tie and navy suit!! Nice (American flag :-P) but I thought the Dem. color was blue
See… what we’re used to is seeing the first ladies dressed in more classical rather than modern attire/dresses on the BIG day! Her dress did make her look wide.. and I think she should’ve gone more Jackie-O… lets wait and see what she wears in Jan
And black widow?? LOL shes coming out to suck the American blood
*kidding lol*
Her dressed is modified… isnt it? Look at your runway picture!! But to me its not flattering nor hideous! I did not HATE it but did not LOVE it either. It was just a lil dull but still better than Hilary Clinton’s orange suit (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/28/hillary_k68o1vnc_300×500.jpg)….. at least the Obamas went for the unified look
Nice “Politics of Fashion” post you got here
Bashayer says:
November 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
No way, it does nothing for her.
umba7ar says:
November 6th, 2008 at 9:33 am
dont like the dress at all (not even on the model)….and shouldn’t they be wearing blue?????
L.K. says:
November 6th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I love ittttttttt… very simple and elegant its her style..
Brown Booteek says:
November 6th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I like the fact that she made an effort to be trendy even though it wasnt figure flattering and I loved how the whole family was color coordinated. Very cute. I think her taste and style will eventually refine itself and she will turn into a very sophisticated first lady…
kika*1 says:
November 6th, 2008 at 9:59 am
I think she should atleast get credit for wearing a striking number like that!
Newq8Bride says:
November 6th, 2008 at 10:13 am
i didn`t like it on her .
alia says:
November 6th, 2008 at 10:15 am
I love the dress and detailing I’m not to keen about the jacket as a cardingan took away from the beautiful detailing.
If a blazer or even a sheer shirt under would have Bern nicer
It’s a great dress and it shows she had taste !!
Dana says:
November 6th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I agree…
What was she thinking her body wasn’t made for this dress and it was really clear.
Sabeeha says:
November 6th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I agree with Ansam and Brown Booteek - the entire effect of the coordinated first family was one that was really eye catching and picture perfect.
That dress is certainly something I would entertain wearing - it slims the waist and adds curves with color. It is both chic and bold at the same time, fusing the motifs of power and professionalism.
its me says:
November 6th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
masrra3!! :s!
maskeena ma mdaha!!
Leslie says:
November 6th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
It doesn’t suit her! And it looked even worse with the shadows used to censor in newspapers!
B says:
November 6th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
i only like it on the model ;/
sara says:
November 6th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I love it!!!!
H.W. says:
November 7th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
I loved the dress- its elegant and does a great trompe-l’oeil- gives her curves and hides the funky parts..I’m not crazy about the cardigan- I’m sure they could have altered the dress so the first lady could have some sleeves instead of the eekkh cardigan..but I liked it alot- dont think she looks like any lethal or deadly insect..
maa arthaaa 3ala 3yal obaaamaa!!
Fatima Q says:
November 9th, 2008 at 10:13 am
I thought it was beautiful, the only thing that took away from it was the black cardigan over it but you can’t expect her to show up at an event like that wearing just the dress. She’s a mama and the soon to be First Lady, she has to play the part!
Honestly, its a goregous dress and looks good on her. Give the future First Lady props!
zahari says:
November 10th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I just love it….
voguelande.com says:
November 15th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Finally, he wins!
dalaljp says:
November 20th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I do not like the dress. But it looks nice on her. It reflects her personality. she might want people to know how simple person she is, even if she is the First Lady. Who knows! However, Choosing the black and red colors might have some meanings such as blood and slavery etc.
Her husband wins anyway:P
Yaz says:
November 25th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
It looks WAY better on the model.