Coming Up Coral
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 2:30 PM 
Image by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Images
Today marks the launch of Joining Forces, a new national initiative spearheaded by Mrs. O and Dr. B to support and honor U.S. service members and their families. Both ladies were on hand to launch the initiative, dressed in brightly hued Spring suits. And, hooray, it seems this isn't the last we'll see of this dynamic duo in coming weeks.
“We’re hitting the road. Yes, Michelle and Jill on a road trip,” Mrs. Obama said from the East Room of the White House, “I think Jill is going to drive. We’re going to be traveling throughout the country, celebrating the service of military families and the communities, and nonprofits and businesses and folks who support those families every day.”
Update: Mrs. O wears a melon doubleface stretch wool crepe sheath dress and one button blazer, both by Michael Kors. If the look is familiar, I believe it's this dress, seen last April. Prior to the event, Mrs. O paired the Michael Kors dress with an embroidered cardigan by L'Wren Scott, seen below.
"Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to lead effort to help military families" [Washington Post]
"The Force Behind the Force" [ABC News]
Image by Evan Vucci / AP Images
L'Wren Scott, Michael Kors
Reader Comments (53)
Wow, you can always tell when the President comes out with a statement, because all the "haters" pretend to be fashion critics.
@Hyde Park, never cheap polyester, what's in your closet?
@Sally, take a vacation to a warm climate, and try to mend your relationship with your mother. And, no, I'm not going onto your website.
@Edie, Mrs. Obama always wears age-appropriate clothing--you are not the fashion police. You may not wish to emulate her style, but don't sniff.
Both ladies look simply stunning. No fashion miscues, just wonderful colors, style, and grace.
The first lady looks fantastic and oh-so svelte in her peachy and form-fitting (a big plus! If you've got the body, then give me body!) suit/dress. And so what that she isn't wearing (enough?) jewelry. A woman/lady that wears her clothes as well as Mrs. Obama doesn't need much "adornment." In fact, I hardly noticed--or missed--the lack of jewelry.
I love Mrs. Obama in a classic business suit. I wish someone would tell her
to leave the cardigan sweaters alone. They are not complimentary at all in
my opinion. I wish she would consider some of the designers that Kate
Middleton chooses, for a more polished look. No harm intended. I love
the sleeveless dresses without the sweaters.