So, what is in the fashion news for the new first lady. Michelle's lemongrass ensemble was formal and dignified, and some have praised the cheerful nature of her color choice. So far she seems to choose younger and lesser known designers, who are rather avant-garde. She also isn't playing it conservatively. Besides being the first to sport a one sleeve dress in over two decades, (the other ball dresses from the past 2 decades were all long sleeved) it is rather risky to go with unknown fashion designers.That aside, she has the potential to be the next Jacqueline Kennedy of style. I can't say that I have liked all of her clothes, but the news people seem to like her fashion sense, and her clothing seems to cater to a younger generation.
There is clamor of Obama frenzy across the nation for all sorts of reasons, but I find it ironic that two of the most popular presidents were also two of the nation's youngest. What happened to respecting old age? Okay, enough of the negativity for now. Let's get back to first lady panache.
What have other first ladies worn, and how has it gone over?
Hillary Clinton's first choice of a violet-and-lace encrusted crystal dress by unknown designer Sarah Phillips garnered criticism for four years. Personally, I kind of like the dress, but whatever the case her second choice by Oscar de la Renta met with approval.
Laura Bush
made a bit of a statement by being the first to step out in a red dress. Her second inauguration dress was also (ironically enough) an Oscar de la Renta.
First lady Nancy Reagan wore a one-shoulder lace and satin beaded dress, but wasn't very popular for "borrowing" designer fashions, particularly her James Galanos inaugural dress. Apparently, she had promised not to borrow anymore clothing in accordance with a pact by the then White House counsel and Office of Government Ethics. According to a Los Angeles Times news blog I saw, "The gifts or loans represented taxable income when the donors could benefit from her wearing them."
(see: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2009/01/should-michelle.html)
Rosalyn Carter wore the same dress that she had worn six years earlier when her husband became governor. As one would imagine, this procured much criticism. It's a no wonder people in fashion don't wear the same thing twice.
Hillary Clinton's first choice of a violet-and-lace encrusted crystal dress by unknown designer Sarah Phillips garnered criticism for four years. Personally, I kind of like the dress, but whatever the case her second choice by Oscar de la Renta met with approval.
Laura Bush
made a bit of a statement by being the first to step out in a red dress. Her second inauguration dress was also (ironically enough) an Oscar de la Renta.First lady Nancy Reagan wore a one-shoulder lace and satin beaded dress, but wasn't very popular for "borrowing" designer fashions, particularly her James Galanos inaugural dress. Apparently, she had promised not to borrow anymore clothing in accordance with a pact by the then White House counsel and Office of Government Ethics. According to a Los Angeles Times news blog I saw, "The gifts or loans represented taxable income when the donors could benefit from her wearing them."
(see: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2009/01/should-michelle.html)
Rosalyn Carter wore the same dress that she had worn six years earlier when her husband became governor. As one would imagine, this procured much criticism. It's a no wonder people in fashion don't wear the same thing twice.
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