London Flower Power
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 4:28 PM 
Photo by Jeff Moore / Splash News
Media outlets, particularly those overseas, have been abuzz over Mrs. O's most recent ensemble, worn as the first lady left Westminster Abbey in Central London yesterday. Mrs. O wore a sheer tunic, adorned with layers of embroidered floral trim, over a pair of slim black pants and white tank. A polka dot Sonia Rykiel belt cinched the waist, and a layered cardigan in yellow with purple trim (Hanii Y perhaps?) topped the ensemble. Mrs. O's ToyWatch in ultra violet added the final punch of color. Should anyone recognize Mrs. O's tunic, we would love an anonymous tip!
Reviews have been a bit mixed (as they usually are when the first lady makes a bold fashion move). Of the look, New York magazine said, "Michelle Obama Can't Always be Perfect," while the Daily Mail named Mrs. O, "the First Lady of Flamboyance." Our take? We like that Mrs. O has fun with her style. Her ensemble seems to project a playful, bright mood, and who can fault that? (Kat, you inspired the title for this post! Just perfect.)
To see more ensembles from Mrs. O's trip to London this week, click here. We have to say, we've felt a bit conflicted about what to cover and what not to. Technically, Mrs. O and her daugters are on a private vacation. Some of the photos feel very intrusive (peering into car windows, etc.), so we'll only feature those where Mrs. O is making a more formal, public appearance.
Today the first lady (wearing an argyle J.Crew cardigan) and her daughters braved the rain to visit Leavesdon Studios, where the Harry Potter films are made. Hope they had fun!
Sonia Rykiel, ToyWatch
Reader Comments (256)
For those of you that want to get one, the t-shirt Malia is wearing on from the day in London is from Target. Target definitely still have them in stores because I just bought one on Sunday for only $12.99!
If you want to see the t-shirt, it's the blue & pink one in the photos from the Daily Telegraph:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1191620/First-Lady-flamboyance-Michelle-Obamas-confident-duty-chic-London-city-break.html
Politics have nothing to do with the comments regarding this outfit. I don't like the outfit on Mrs. O, or wouldn't have like it had Laura Bush wore the outfit.
Everyone just needs to look in the mirror before leaving their dressing room to pass inspection!
This tunic is absolutely dreadful. Unless you are stick skinny, no woman should wear wide horizontal stripes of any kind across her hips and butt. What was she thinking?
I think this outfit is quite unflattering. I think Mrs. O overdoes the use of the belt. Many times she can do without it as it draws attention to her high tummy.
Westminster Abbey is a place of worship and this outfit, adorable as it is, is more appropriate for walking the streets of St. Tropez or some fashionista hub in London.
What an unfortunate choice....I hate to say this, but it looks like a craft project made from leftover ribbons. And, horizontal stripes around the hips is not suggested for women with a little extra.
Let's hope she realizes the error and leaves this one in the closet.