Ladylike with a Twist
Monday, November 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM Video by Paul James Hay
In a June 2009 conversation about Michelle Obama's style influence at The Commonwealth Club of California, Sally Singer, then fashion news and features director at Vogue, and now editor of T Magazine, had this to say:
"It's the first time I can think of that a celebrity has inspired people to think a different way about dressing, as opposed to dressing like them. ... You want to have that idea, that you can be confident enough to bare your arms, or you can be confident enough to put a cardigan belted over a dress and not have to go to a jacket. [Michelle Obama] allows women to think about ideas of styling themselves instead of literally following what she does, and I think that's so fascinating."
That idea has stayed with me because it rings quite true, reflected in my personal style choices (hello, sparkly brooches and floral pins!) and frequently articulated by many of you in the comments on this blog.
It was in this spirit that I signed up for a fun project with TheOutnet.com, which set out to translate a Mrs.O-inspired look for the everyday gal. Please have a peek at the results, "Ladylike with a Twist," above (and feel free to be amused by the dancing, oh dear!). All clothing is from TheOutnet, available here.
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Reader Comments (9)
What fun! Great job, Ms.T! Just curious, I thought a clutch was a purse without a handle, and it looked like you were holding that one be the top handle.
Can't wait for the sequel....
Love it!
Sandy Beach, you're right. That particular bag is actually a top-handle bag. It's the same general idea in that it's structured and smaller in scale I suppose. Thanks for the nice comments about the video! :o)
SUPER CUTE, Mrs. T!!!
Thank you Nyon dear!! xo
Nice and perky, with style!
Very cute video. And the quote about being inspired to think about dressing differently, not just copying a style rings so true! Wore a cardi to a family dinner party last night with skinny jeans and suede boots. I'm 59. I know my mother never dressed that way at 59.
Mrs.T you have some serious hidden talent ! Nice!
Great vid! That skirt would look good on Mrs.O and those heels are smashing on you.