Style Sunday
As the second week of the new administration comes to a close, I would like to take this time to reminisce about Style’s past presidency i.e. Michelle Obama. I know, I know, this post is meant for “a genre or era from art history” but this week, it is to mourn the loss of fashion in the White House. While Melania Trump has okay taste, she will not be the first lady. And Ivanka is a little too newscaster-dresses-up-for-charity-event for me.
SO.
Here she is looking like the president herself. Legs for days, that cut blazer (oooh girl), and DOGS. One in each hand. Impressive, Michelle.
As many saw her, here Michelle is at some public event, probably promoting healthy children, better schools, or something else incredible that has vanished from the agenda over the last two weeks (*cough*). A hair flip that Farrah Fawcett would envy, flawless makeup that probably isn’t necessary because, black don’t crack, and a gorgeous emerald green, embroidered dress that reminds me of Rococo ornamentation.
This is one of my favorites. A form-fitting, canary yellow dress with a mod cut and high V. Not only is this color gorgeous on her complexion, but I know women half her age that would be terrified to wear this. But Michelle has balls (thought the point is that she doesn’t) and she could not look more radiant.
As formal and as beautiful as she gets in this red gown. She looks like a damn movie star, amirite?! That white smile, those ripped arms, that ruched bodice. Another bold and wonderful choice. Barack doesn’t look half bad either.
So Michelle, while we had to bid you farewell as our first lady, you will always be in our hearts and hopefully the public eye to continue your decade of fashion that has inspired a nation. You are incredible for countless reasons from your philanthropy, your parenting, your example of a successful partnership, your work with children, your influence on the administration, and much more. But for this purpose, you are incredible for your tailored and calculated outfits that have brightened and sophisticated a rather invisible role. We thank you.
