A Hidden Jewel
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10:22 PM 
Photo credit: Flickr user Barack Obama / Creative Commons
Since the triumphant end of the campaign, Mrs. O appearances have been thin on the ground, with fashion watchers’ attention now firmly focused on the Inauguration. Fortunately, we’ve uncovered this hidden gem from the archives to feed our craving. Pictured at an event in back in January, Mrs. O looks effortlessly chic in a petrol blue silk blouse teamed with gently flared grey pants.
We can’t definitively identify the blouse but once again we suspect a Pinto creation. The pleated neckline recalls both this apricot silk blouse and the much-applauded red gown Mrs. O wore on her recent visit to the White House. The gorgeous blue-green jewel shade is also a Pinto favorite, featured extensively in her Fall 07 collection. Mrs. O cinches the blouse with another of her signature statement belts.
After extensive investigation, we believe this is actually her beloved Alaia belt worn in reverse, a variation also seen at this event in Iowa. An ingenious piece of fashion recycling if so! 
Photo credit: Flickr user Barack Obama / Creative Commons
We love this rich, bold color on Mrs. O, but equally, we love how this outfit flatters her curves. A master class in how to do volume without adding bulk, this combination skims and flares in all the right places, creating a beautifully elongated silhouette. Once again, it all comes down to the belt, Mrs. O’s weapon of choice in dressing to flatter her hourglass curves.
Date: January 15, 2008
Event: Campaign speech, Georgetown, South Carolina
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Reader Comments (12)
she doesn't seem to wear them all that often, but she looks amazing in a nice pair of trousers, the benefit of being super tall i guess. also i love her outfit in that iowa photo you linked to, classic but gorgeous.
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the top picture is from an event in South Carolina. She hasn't worn that top often.
I do think, now that the election is over, she'll wear heels more often. Not high heels, but definite heels.
I also love your blog. Once I discovered it, I've been here everyday. Very very nice.
I had the extreme privilege and pleasure to have met Mrs. O when she surprised us at our campaign office. Emotional and exciting but I'll just stick to what she was wearing...
a knee length purple and white floral skirt with a little purple sweater over a lavender silk top and a silver necklace...I think it was a locket. She had on black and gold flats, which I thought was a nice contrast. She's just beautiful...her style is effortless, which I think suits her down to earth personality.
BCBG heels are the most comfortable things in the world!!! I stand in my pair all night w/o feeling a thing!
Another example of Mrs O's glossy glow.
Her skin has the same radiant sheen as her silk blouse.
That is a fabulous color! I think it especially works because of the sheen, though.
Speaking of Mrs. O's radiant glow..... Does anyone know what she uses for makeup? Her skin always looks flawless. It's amazing!
@ fred, if you really think we believe you are some sort of objective observer, you're just silly (given all your nasty comments)
so we get it, you're a bitter republican who's side lost, so sorry for you, you just can't change the fact that Mrs. O is fabulous!
take your hate somewhere else!
Hi Layo G., Thanks for regulating! I've deleted Fred's comment.
Dear Fred, This site is a Michelle Obama fashion and style blog. There's room for criticism, but it must pertain to the aforementioned. That's our rule of thumb. Frankly, personal attacks aren't welcome. Thanks for understanding.