Wednesday
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Evening Soiree
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 9:57 AM 
Photos by Saul Loeb / Getty Images; Kevin Lamarque / Reuters
The President and First Lady attended an official dinner at the National Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador last evening. For the occasion, Mrs. O wore a ivory and gold dress, accessorized with chandelier earrings and pearl bracelets.
Update: Mrs. O wore a gold floral jacquard dress by L'Wren Scott. On the jewelry front, Mrs. O wore crystal chandelier earrings and crystal and pearl bracelets, all by Miriam Haskell.
tagged L'Wren Scott, Miriam Haskell
L'Wren Scott, Miriam Haskell
Reader Comments (50)
Beautiful! She looks like a princess.
1st time to post. Too cute with the looks!
Checking from afar. What an amazing week of spectacular fashion both simple and complicated. I've enjoyed every minute of it. Now on to the UK and Ireland and any place in between. Mrs. O and her family are bright spots in an otherwise somber world. Bye
Simply elegant and exquisite.
I really like this look and I'm not usually a fan of ivory and gold together. But I really like this look. I hope there's a full length pic of the entire ensemble.
Her blouse touring Corcovado in Rio is by Diane Von F but did anyone notice her shoes when they all arrived in Rio in the yellow skirt and blue top. Pics # 3 and 5 Whoosh!
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/03/the_michelle_obama_look_book_2_1.html#photo=4x82982
Wow !! I can only echo everything denisegirl has said. I too have enjoyed every minute of this trip. Kinda sad that it's coming to an end soon. I've enjoyed fawning over pictures of this family in particular Michelle. Every item of her clothes have been absolute winners. In terms of overseas trips her wardrobe (IMO) has been the best, ever. The evening gown that she is wearing here is absolutely gorgeous and the jewellry sets off the look nicely.
She has come a long way since her first overseas trip in 2009 (London, France, Germany, Czech Republic), after being a First Lady for only a few months. She so reminds me of Princess Diana who never purported to be perfect, never tried to be anything other than herself, made mistakes, dusted herself off and plodded on. But I clearly remember that everytime defeat and obstacles came her way, she looked it straight in the eye and tackled it head on, coming out of it more confident and stronger than ever. THIS IS MICHELLE. No other first family has been scrutinised like this one (not in my lifetime) but she shoulders on and it honestly looks as if the scrutiny is a blessing because I truly believe that it has made her a stronger and much more confident woman. She's incredibly special.
Oye! I was waiting for these pics to surface. Of all the things I admire about Mrs O, I am always in absolute awe of how confident a woman she is. Her inner confidence is as sexy and flattering as this dress is. I LOVE this jewel tone on her, and that smokey eye creates a bit of mystery... quite regal - almost like an Eastern Princess.
Ditto denisegirl and jestina. This trip has been wonderful, and each day Mrs.O just gets better and better. This evening dress is lovely and elegant and Michelle looks amazing. I, too, will be sorry to see this South American jaunt come to an end.
Here is another angle of this beautiful dress. Scroll down to see.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1369122/Michelle-Obama-goes-artist-glamorous-First-Lady-Latin-America-tour.html
Our First Lady dresses herself in such classic simplicity that her soul always seem to shine through. May we all be so impressed to let our unique selves shine through. Fashion does not have to be burdensome and style should not stress us out.
Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. - Veronica A. Shoffstall
Mrs. O keeps topping herself. I absolutely love this gown.
MRS OBAMA DRESS IS VERY NICE I LOVE IT
Everything she wore on this trip was over and beyond great. She looked stunning at every turn. I love the girls' clothes as well. This is by far her best trip. Maybe she does have a new design/clothes person. If she does they are on it! Can not wait for England and Ireland.
She looked absolutely wonderful at every turn.
This is one of my first times responding, but I just wanted to thank you for your reliable, consistent coverage. I'm a constant lurker, and I absolutely love the site layout and your representational choices. And from what I can see, this outfit is gorgeous!
Fab-u-lous. Looking forward to the State Visit to the UK in May!
She looks lovely
A different person is doing her hair and makeup on this trip -
Her clothing choices have been spectacular !
Like many others, I'm running out of adjectives, but how about "sublime"? Agreed with Jestina that this is Mrs. O's best overseas trip for fashion. She looks so much more comfortable with herself than she did when touring India and the Muslim countries last year. Can't wait until the UK trip!
Fantastic!! The colors (it looks more ivory and silver) look great on her the style is very becoming. FLOTUS is continuing to raise the bar on elegance.
@ dasie, thanks for the link. Here's a tiny url for future use.
http://tinyurl.com/4dok5fb
This a wonderful slideshow that I found enjoyable.
This is such an elegant, regal look. FLOTUS did us proud!
Wow, what a beautiful woman in a beautiful dress. Mrs. O is no movie star, but she has, instead of artificially enhanced features, the natural grace and beauty of a real woman that has made her an icon for millions of women.
Viva Michelle!
(and Mrs. T for all her work this week)
... In good old American vernacular, may I say:
Yowza!
The close up with Mrs. O crinkling her nose is absolutely precious.
I love the way in which many of the South American ladies dress. So, I was anxious to see the pictures from this trip. And as I expected, they are beautiful. I have so enjoyed seeing the photos of Mrs. O and of the other lovely First Ladies. Malia and Sasha look so adorable and it goes without saying…The President looks wonderful.
Another lovely and magical journey.
Mrs. O - you make us very proud of you.
Peace.
Hi ladies,
To makj a eyelash-edged scarf like Mrs. O's at no cost, take your out-of-date pashmina, cut off
those strings at the fabric edge and then pull strings until you have a frayed edge as shown above.
Works like magic!
Char
Hi ladies,
To makje an eyelash-edged scarf like Mrs. O's at no cost, take your out-of-date pashmina, cut off
those strings at the fabric edge and then pull strings until you have a frayed edge as shown above.
Works like magic!
Char
Yowza! Earring lust! I want a pair! Ladies if she is not inspiring us in some way this trip...we really have had a TREAT with this trip as far as her clothes, hair, accessories, etc. I swoon.
Leaving San Salvador:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/03As54oeYWaLd?q=michelle+obama
Pretty pretty! Me Likey :-)
I can't disagree with any of the compliments being heaped on Michelle Obama. I admire her immensely. So I almost hate to nit-pick, but it's not the first time I've noticed. Neither she nor her husband hold a wine glass correctly. Why is that? The circles they run in aren't exactly low-rent.
How to hold a wine glass: The Wine Ladies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFlmqJbpK9Q
She did us proud indeed! BRAVO MRS. O!!!
Mrs. O looks stunning. I love this look! The hair, the makeup, the jewelry, the D-R-E-S-S are all exquisite! Wow, Mrs. O!
Ooh those earrings are very Indian/Persian etc. Love the lovely cream colors on her.
I agree river rush, I saw some close up's of her makeup on another site and it was flawless, especially her eyebrows. She is absolutely bursting with confidence in these pictures.
I am so inspired by the clothes & accessories, hair , makeup, etc., on this trip! I have soooo stepped up my game since Mrs. O came on the scene. Thank you to Mrs. T. for all the work on this site ... this is my favorite website. As for stepping up my game, I have gotten a chic, short haircut (never had the nerve), started mixing my clothes & colors in new ways, and gotten into wearing makeup more attractively (and not by habit or rote). I have received more compliments in a short time than I think I have received in my lifetime! My husband, co-workers, friends, even strangers in the elevator have all taken notice at some time or another! And I owe it all to Mrs. O & Mrs. T. This ivory/gold combination is a true winner. I can't wait for a special occasion this spring/summer! I am soooo ready!
@philly - I'm not a wine expert, but I'm thinking ... (1) maybe she is intentionally trying to warm the wine, (2) perhaps holding it by the bowl covers the fact that you're NOT really drinking it (or very much of it). It would stand to reason that POTUS & FLOTUS are probably not really drinking alcohol beyond 1/2 a glass or less.
I am a wine snob whose household at times has a collection in excess of a thousand bottles. I don't really care how someone holds a glass so long as they enjoy it and don't spill it.
This is very, very pretty and extremely flattering on Mrs. O. I love it!
Dear, dear Philly, what do we have here...?!!
Some other not so low-rent people who do not know how to hold a wine glass "correctly"!!! Tsk, tsk tsk!
http://www.life.com/image/77756346
http://www.life.com/image/56044187
http://www.life.com/image/2529024
http://www.life.com/image/2529063
http://www.life.com/image/71431163
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/02/03/US-celebrates-Reagans-100th-birthday/UPI-47461296746809/
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/rNrRpnx3Qz_/Hillary+Clinton+Biden+Host+Lunch+President/_Iz7L1diAbv
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/rNrRpnx3Qz_/Hillary+Clinton+Biden+Host+Lunch+President/cLLlNata_r0
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1849966,00.html
I know, no one is perfect, but Mrs.Obama definitely represented perfectly...Bravo. Again thank you Mrs. T for providing this platform...it does keep the likes of me inspired and very proud. I feel very privileged to be witnessing this, you don't even have an idea what it means to have someone that looks like you have so much confidence and such beautiful aura in this position and at this time...what great honor.
@ Philly.........while you are correct regarding the way a wine glass should be held, something that I have known for a long time, I find that holding the stem is not the more comfortable option.
I only do it depending on where I am, so that other people wouldn't think that I am ignorant.
But you know what, when you are the POTUS or the FLOTUS nobody really cares.
@ Eleroy...I am so amazed at how you guys can find things/pictures. It's as if you were waiting for someone to make the comment. Did you "google" - "people holding wine glasses incorrectly"? ;-)
@ All............I have totally enjoyed this trip's fashion. I live in the Caribbean where there is significant Latin influence and colour plays such an important part in our daily lives so while MO's combinations are surprising to so many it is very normal to us but still exciting.
@ Philly.........while you are correct regarding the way a wine glass should be held, something that I have known for a long time, I find that holding the stem is not the more comfortable option.
I only do it depending on where I am, so that other people wouldn't think that I am ignorant.
But you know what, when you are the POTUS or the FLOTUS nobody really cares.
@ Eleroy...I am so amazed at how you guys can find things/pictures. It's as if you were waiting for someone to make the comment. Did you "google" - "people holding wine glasses incorrectly"? ;-)
@ All............I have totally enjoyed this trip's fashion. I live in the Caribbean where there is significant Latin influence and colour plays such an important part in our daily lives so while MO's combinations are surprising to so many it is very normal to us but still exciting.
Gorgeous!
Fashions and tastes change.
Popular wine glass now in some circles, no stem, http://tinyurl.com/2apz6np
Philly, I blame Queen Elizabeth II. The flotus must be spending too much time with her. As you can see from this White House dinner photo (scroll down photo on left), apparently the Queen of England must run in the same circles as Mrs. Obama.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/07/entertainment/main2772684.shtml
Having spent no little time around wine "experts", I was exposed to more darn nonsense than is imaginable.
I hold my wine glass lightly at the base of the bowl with my little finger drifting down to the stem to steady it. I never thought about this. It just happened. The glass should not be more than 1/2 full (that is the biggest error) - even less if it is a huge glass, which is almost impossible to drink from gracefully, and is usually a sign of pretentiousness.
Wine "experts" are sort of like spelling and grammar nannies. We all have to endure them, but they're not much fun.
I sent a message showing Queen Elizabeth holding her wine glass in the same way Mrs. Obama did. Is there a reason it is not posted?
Oh my GOOD god. More nonsense. You can hold a wine glass any damn way you like at a dinner table. You listen to the speech, you stand up and pick up the glass to make a toast, put it down again and then resume your seat. If you hang out with people who truly worry about this stuff, it's time to make friends who drink white wine before it gets warm. And yes I do know what I'm talking about and I know wine experts who think that these rules are the worst kind of territorial snobbery.
Now then. BEAUTIFUL dress. It's so Marilyn Monroe and so chic at the same time. Gorgeous and pretty pretty pretty. I am very surprised it's by L'Wren Scott as I haven't liked much else by her that the First Lady has worn. But this is a delight..
wow
Michelle Obama takes my breath away!