Michelle Obama style statement

By Lucy Hutchings  on Tuesday 11 November 2008

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Michelle Obama stepped into the spotlight yesterday, and ensured all eyes were on her, in a scene-stealing red dress.

For a meeting with President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, the First Lady-elect joined her husband, and donned a stunning scarlet Maria Pinto dress for the occasion.

Continuing her run of statement styles, Obama seemed a world apart from the departing First Lady, who chose a neutral brown frock, devoid of detailing.

 
In contrast, the red dress stood out not only for its colour, but the flattering cut. With an empire line and fitted pencil skirt, this is a style set to emphasise the figure, while the origami pleating at the neckline is a contemporary, and fashion-conscious, touch.

Like her contemporary, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Obama's style looks set to be a breath of fresh fashion air to the Oval Office, not seen since the country's most celebrated style icon, Jackie Kennedy.

Politics has never been so stylish.

SEE MICHELLE'S 10 BEST FASHION MOMENTS HERE

Tuesday 11 November 2008

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I must admit, the cut of the dress is absolutely amazing. It made her figure looking fantastic!
Comment by Snow_Bunny on November 11 14:38

I think Michelle Obama's style is fantastic. She does classy sophisticated chic effortlessly... And, picks the right colours that compliment her skin tone. Very inspirational for black women!!!
Comment by Lisa on November 12 16:20

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