Wednesday
Mar312010
Garden Chic
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 5:05 PM 
Image by Evan Vucci / AP Photo
The first lady was back in the White House garden today for a spring planting, joined by students from Bancroft Elementary in Washington, DC and Hollin Meadows Elementary in Alexandria, VA, as well as Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Mrs. O dressed in a loose black top and sheer cardigan, paired with grey pants and Converse sneakers for her garden outing. Fun!
Update: Per WWD, "At first glance, some observers thought [Mrs. O] had a pair of bright pink gardening gloves tucked into her back waistband. In fact, her Clu-designed sweater featured a four-tiered Schiaparelli pink back ruffle inset." Thanks chrystelle!
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Reader Comments (42)
Very nice garden outfit. I love the loose sweater and top together.
Very relaxed a chic she looks comfortable too...I wish I knew how to do that because when I dress down I dress DOWN sweats, hoodie, and sneakers.
She looks great. Didn't Malia have the same runners. Wonder if they share shoes like the way me and my mom used to.
Love the look.
Mrs. Obama looks comfortable and cute! Looks like everyone is focused and having fun while learning!
i love the first pic.she looks so youthfull and so innocent.
i mean youthful.
HERE WE GROW AGAIN.....MRS.O BACK TO PLANTING HER VEGETABLE GARDEN.
SHE KNOWS HOW TO DRESS DOWN AN STILL BE GLAMOROUS.
I have to say if the grass wasn't wet, a nice pair of black gladiator sandals or flats would have been even more "chic". I'm sure I'll get crucified for saying that but it's true.
I am DYING to know what the FLOTUS and Carla Bruni Sarkozy wore last night..........no pictures anywhere!!! The media has raked poor Mrs. Sarkozy over the coals for her alleged multiple plastic surgeries. I felt sorry for her.
Folks please sign this petition
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This woman is unstoppable - entertaining the Sarkozy's one door, mentoring girls the next day, planting herbs and vegetables the following day. I have run out of adjectives to describe my love and admiration for her. The President must be so incredibly proud of his wife.
The White House garden and teaching children how to grow their own healthy food are both fabulous ideas that tie in perfectly with Mrs. O.'s "Get Moving" program. Children really respond to color, and I wish Mrs. O. could have worn something a little more spring-like instead of an all-black outfit.
Who knew that one could actually look stylish while gardening? Of course, our Michelle did and now, so do we! Cute enough!
Here's the White House video of the speaking part with HHS Sec Sebelius and Agriculture Sec Vilsack. There must be a hot pink panel in the back of her outfit. There is a glimpse of it when she turns and in some of the still pictures.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/planting-spring-garden
That is such a cute video, love seeing the kids munching on apples!
Mrs. O is expanding her vegetable garden by 500 Sq. Ft this year so she can plant even more fruits and veggies. How awesome is she?!
Mrs. Obama looks fresh and ready to assist the students with the spring planting. She's casually chic and looks very comfortable. Looks like everyone is having FUN!
She is so amazing!!
She looks great - love the all black ensemble.
I hope all that good nature spends across the Nation we sure would love to see it happening with kids in GA perhaphs next year!
I was desesparatly seeking for some photos of Mrs O and Mrs Sarkozy together , curious to see who was the best dressed and how they handle themselves. But I see nowhere !
In one hand, i am happy because Mrs O knows to handle the situation, she doesnt want to be a fashion icon though the media calls so. She is in control of her image and do not want to enter into the media games of fashion war.In another hand, she is trying to send a message that all of this is a bit heavy for her. She is just willing to do the right job but there are a lot of fuss annd talk around her.
Anyway, I am involved , and watching Mrs O is one of my favorite click on the net. I cannot help but I just love seeing her and what she wears . I Missed her when she is not around, and i i hate those who critised her for everything she does.
Now , she is back in the garden, looking radiant! but i hope next time, she will wear gloves to protect her soft hand.
Mrs O, I love you
Mrs.T, i read somewhere that her top or was that her cardi is by Clu.
Mrs O is so brave!
The update makes the sweater sound expensive, she's a brave lady wearing it anywhere near dirt lol
Hopeful for images of the "four-tiered Schiaparelli pink back ruffle inset"?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHlp2xCEQxY
She is too funny doing the rhubarb dance
Rushing to catch a flight, but just wanted to commiserate with Ginger, I love her too and I'm eating my vegetables.
I gardened in all black today!
And I bet you looked hella CUTE too, Bevs!!!!!!
Thanks for the video briana!
BTW, here is a cute pic of Mrs. O and Mr. O from yesterday.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/march-2010-photo-day
LOL! I always work in my garden in designer clothes...yeah right. Just another photo-op, folks.
Georgia, you can see a peek of the ruffle in the bottom photo. I had to look twice, but there is a definite flash of pink on the back of Mrs. O's cardigan!
It's Easter - Happy Everything to All.
This is what I love about FLOTUS she doesn't waste time. As soon as the weather starts to change, she's back in the garden reminding us about the importance of healthy eating and how economical it is to grow our own vegetables. Mrs. O teaches us discipline and poise. Her charitable personality, understanding nature, and her interaction with young people are just some of her great ACCESSORIES.
Here's a new pic of Mrs. O today and I must say she is looking sexy, but she can't help that. And why should she!!!
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//100402/480/urn_publicid_ap_org
360d0211b2194436a257c62f049cdee8/
Coral dress is gorgeous and the fit as always, is perfection. I'm trying to find it for myself.
http://huff.to/bgzGm4
I saw the pictures on yahoo earlier. Love the peach color and the nice white cardi. Very fresh. And yes, Mrs. O can't help it, she did look might sexy in her sheath this morning.
Happy Easter everyone!
That YouTube video Briana links above of The Rhubarb Dance is too cute!
So fantastic for the kids to participate. What an inspiration for them. And fun, too!
Cute peep of pink and you can never go wrong with Chucks on your feet.
@Nyon, ADORABLE PICTURE of Mrs. O in her black and white suit standing next to Pres. O. I really enjoyed looking at all the pictures.Thanks.
Even dressed down she looks so lovely!! This very unaffected and warm woman is truly a first lady to behold. I love, love, love Michelle Obama!!
VERY NICE HER HAIR IS OUTTHIS TIME AROUND AND SHE IS READY TO WORK TO BAD HER KIDS DONT JOIN HER THEY ARE STILL ON SPRING BREACK MAYBE THEY AREADY BACK AT SCHOOL. LOVE HER SNEACKERS SHE WEAR THEM BEFORE.
Great ensemble. Mrs. Obama looks great!
The shoes look like Camper and not Converse. Camper Spring/Summer 2009?
l adore this look. Chic distilled. Mrs. O is constantly flawless.