Michelle Obama – First Lady of Fashion?

Well, as much as we have enjoyed the first lady’s fresh approach to dressing, the Glam Gals are both disappointed  in Michelle Obama’s dress for the “BIG DAY”!

Jo Jami’s take… “Actually from the waist up, I think the outfit photographed very well. She looks absolutely  royal and very pretty….but when I saw her in full length, the fabric was so bulky that it certainly was not figure flattering and oh boy, the shoes absolutely did not fit with the dress… just too plain and (were they really green???? YUK!)”

Deb’s take… “My heart sank when I saw her. I adore Michelle’s style and was expecting  something exciting and modern.  She made a bold, confident choice, however,  I thought this  heavy sparkly dress made her look rather matronly and old.  The dress may have been gold, but it read pukey green , and the jacket wasn’t as  flattering as it could have been considering her lovely figure.  She’s a beautiful woman, yet all I could think was the only thing missing was a big fluffy hat, and she would have looked like she was channeling Queen Elizabeth.”

O_n a more positive note, her girls look absolutely delightful in their outfits from J. Crew.

One recent outfit of Michelle’s we did love was this Narciso Rodriguez camel/black number. Very chic! She wears his clothes well.

Also several of non-designer dresses she has worn have been her best picks to date!

Look how lovely she looks here!!! This dress was only $34.00 from H&M!!! It just goes to show, that its not about how much money you spend, its all about, how it fits your body, the fabric and how you put an outfit together from top to bottom.

Michelle Obama has the potential to be a Style Icon.  She’s under a lot of pressure, but as Lucinda O’Sullivan from the Independent points out, it’s just going to take a little time for her to find her own way. To see more pictures of our new first lady, go to Yahoo Lifestyle.