The fashion critic reviews are in: Michelle "an ultra-feminine goddess. Picture-perfect!"

[Bluebear]

"Michelle Obama once more does something new and fresh—working with an emerging fashion star and turning Jason Wu overnight into a household name. This type of dress silhouette is something that's completely unexpected. It's vibrant and aspirational, full and gorgeous. In the past, no one has been this striking or this ravishing. She's bringing sexy back." —Sasha Charnin Morrison, fashion director, Us Weekly

"I actually gasped when Michelle Obama came out in that dress. And the fact that it's by virtually unknown, twenty-something designer Jason Wu makes me love her (and it) even more. The gown hits the mark between classic (flowy and goddess-y) and inventive (floral appliqués and sparkles). She looks so radiant, elegant, and best of all, totally comfortable in her own skin which makes her that much more alluring."—Emily Hsieh, Lucky contributing editor

"This Jason Wu dress makes me very happy. I thought the lemongrass brocade piece she wore earlier today was just shy of matronly, but her one-shoulder gown is lively and fun and flattering—if you have arms like Michelle's you should certainly show them off. I also love the fact that she's supporting an up-and-coming American designer again. This is the second time she’s worn a piece by Wu who once interned for Narciso Rodriguez."—Sarah Bernard, host of The Thread

"For evening Michelle Obama veered from her love of strong colors to don an off-white shade with an ultra-feminine goddess silhouette. The one shoulder look of the season gave a traditional gown a totally on-trend feel. (We saw plenty of this particular detail most recently on the red carpet at Golden Globes.) Her accessories were simple and totally current—drop earrings and bangles. Just right!"—Avril Graham, executive fashion and beauty editor, Harper's Bazaar

"Michelle Obama dazzled on the dance floor in an elegant, one-shouldered ivory gown embellished with Swarovski crystal rhinestones. It was a modern yet classic look that will stand the test of time."—Joe Berean, fashion director, InStyle.com


"Leave it to our new first lady to recognize and support emerging talent like Jason Wu, and to be a true leader even when it comes to style. When the president and the first lady made their first appearance tonight, it was picture-perfect sophistication. Her white dress symbolizes a fresh, new beginning."—Sydney Wasserman, fashion editor, Interview magazine

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[myrna minx]

1. I think she looks like a goddess tonight. A radiant beauty. n/t

[Bluebear]

3. Breathtaking.

Only surpassed by this 8-year nightmare being over!

[myrna minx]

11. LOL. I couldn't agree more. n/t

[calimary]

18. Totally drop-dead gorgeous woman. And those upper arms... DANG.

The fashion critics correctly note that with arms like that, Michelle Obama SHOULD show them off. What a glorious woman! LOVE her!

[Maru Kitteh]

2. I love that they look so happy, and so very in love.

THAT is such a refreshing change to the cold fish who just left that town.

[Starry Messenger]

4. That dress is perfect.

I love the fabric and she is having fun with it. It shows off her beauty and it is also a bit mischievous. I give it an A+. This is my favorite picture so far:

[Maru Kitteh]

5. I also want to add that those are very nicely done photographs.

[redstate_democrat]

6. That dress will be in a museum one day.

It doesn't look like a dress you can go to Macys or Dillards and get. It is definitely not an "off the rack" simple gown. It is very detailed and airy. Loves it. That gown will always be identified with Michelle. Other gowns, not so much.

[Bluebear]

8. That's not fair. I will always think of Laura whenever I open my drapes.

[Maru Kitteh]

12. Good lawd. That last photo. Was the Bush family in a cheap musical in hell or what?

WTFIU with that cheesy backround? :rofl:

[Bluebear]

14. LOL it was at some "inaugural ball" in 2005...

It looks like some junior high school backdrop for "The Music Man" or something. :rofl:

[Starry Messenger]

22. LOL.

Whenever I see that third dress I think "Oklahoma!" The chorus just goes through my head.

[TankLV]

32. Carol Burnett's rendition of "Gone With The Wind"...

[Bluebear]

oops

[illuminaughty]

24. That's a brand new photo! Haven't you heard?

Next week the family opens in the Down Home Dallas Dinner Theatre production of "Showboat". Or "Shoeboat" on second thought:rofl:

[Maru Kitteh]

25. Well times are hard and he does need a job.

I'll wait until he headlines as Faust.

[nc4bo]

Whew, how fugly. nt

[redstate_democrat]

16. lol bwahaha

that's not nice. :evilgrin:

[JI7]

20. if anyone has a close up of that 3rd one button down

it looks even more hideous because of the strips on it.

the 2nd silver beaded one is not flattering at all.

[KittyWampus]

23. Laura may have worn drapes, but Michelle is wearing a chenille bedspread

[Bluebear]

26. LOL at least the fashion critics don't agree with ya~!

[Horse with no Name]

28. I have an overwhelming urge to sing "Turkey in the Straw"

:wow: Did anyone even ADMIT to designing THAT frock?

[TankLV]

30. "I saw that in the window and JUST had to HAVE it!!!"

Her "dress" was an homage to Carol Burnett, I believe...

[Ecumenist]

7. It's just my opinion but I don't particularly for this frock on her.

I think that her hips are a might wide for this dress. She would have looked alot better in something with an empire waistline.

[Ilsa]

9. "Post-Title IX figure and arms" is a paraphrasing of one fashion critic's

comment about her lovely figure and graceful arms. She looks totally divine. Totally American. I love the dress.

There is something so sexy about a confidant woman.

I wonder how she'd look with her hair up?

[Coexist]

10. I used to want my arms to look like Jennifer Aniston's, but Michelle's are better

[tabatha]

13. The freshness of the white is enhanced by her color.

It is just gorgeous.

[rwheeler31]

15. Love Them that dressis awful.

[mtnsnake]

17. Beautiful pictures, Bluebear

:thumbsup:

[Bluebear]

19. I really think we will have seen nothing like her since Jackie Kennedy :)

[JI7]

21. i think the dress is gorgeous

[firedupdem]

27. That dress is beautiful! I got a totally new perspective when I looked

at in HD. Beautiful

[FrenchieCat]

29. It looked lovely on her. She also has a great Back!

It will also show well in the Museum......and that is kinda of what one would want.

She's fashion forward, and that scares some folks, because they want to see something they already know......she's much more adventurous than that, and one has to respect that kind of spunk.

Obama looked pretty good too! Loved his moves. Old school. I called it before he did. Guess because we are almost the same age! :rofl:

[Tsiyu]

31. They were a stunning couple

and I thought the dress was just perfect.

I'm glad the "experts" agree.

[librarycard]

33. It was beautiful, as was Jill Biden's dress

I loved the red.

[RayOfHope]

34. I hated it at the Neighborhood Ball, loved it at the other ones. The lighting made the difference

You couldn't tell how 'flowy' it was in the darker light, but bright lighting showed how beautiful it truly was.

And I'll bet after being in pantyhose and heels 24/7 the past week, she ditched both and maybe wore flip flops, lol!