Repeat Offender - Michelle Obama Recycles Her Wardrobe
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Repeat Fashion Offender: Michelle Obama
THE ARGYLE SWEATER
Michelle Obama donned similar asymmetrical cardigans by Junya Watanabe - the pink version for a "Take Your Child to Work" Day event on April 23, 2009, and the blue version during her G20 trip to London. Her first pick by a non-US-based designer, the fashionably daring sweater was critically acclaimed by MO style-watchers.
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THE BOW SHIRT
The First Lady first debuted this white bow blouse by Moschino on April 2nd in London. She then recycled it for a "Take Your Child to Work" Day event on April 23, 2009.
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THE INAUGURAL CARDIGAN
We imagine most First Lady's would wear their Inauguration Day ensemble once, then lay it to rest. Not our Michelle. The pale yellow Nina Ricci cardigan she dressed up with a diamond brooch for her husband's swearing in ceremony has become a wardrobe staple - most recently seen on St. Patrick's Day, paired with cropped gray trousers.
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THE GREEN SHOES
Who knew that emerald pumps could get so much play? Michelle first donned these colorful J.Crew clickers on Inauguration Day, and wore them again during the G20 Summit in London.
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THE BLACK BELT
A master of the belt-over-cardigan look, this black studded belt by Azzedine Alaia is arguably The First Lady's favorite accessory. She's been photographed in it many times - here, twice during her recent trip to Europe.
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Don't they know? They're supposed to stick to the wear-once rule! They have endless money, multiple stylists and access to all the top designers; their wardrobes should be disposable. Who do they think they are committing such a fashion faux pas?
But somehow, when Michelle Obama wears things on multiple occasions, it's eco-friendly, practical, down to earth. After all, she's just like you and me.
First off, there's the Moschino oversized-bow blouse she wore in London and again for "Take Your Child to Work Day" at the White House. "How chic," we proclaim. And her undeniable fondness for Junya Watanabe cardigans (she wore one on her G20 Summit trip and another to the aforementioned White House event). "How modern," we point out. And what about her Inauguration Day Jimmy Choo "Glacier" pumps? They made an encore appearance during her G20 trip. "How great that she had another chance to wear the green shoes," we think to ourselves.
But is this a total double standard? Are we holding celebrities to a higher fashion standard than the First Lady?
Rick 4-24-2009 @ 9:16PM
Well what do you expect? The Jeffersons have "moved on up"---to the big White House
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F Jones 4-24-2009 @ 9:24PM
Good Grief1 Why must you make a racist comment? You are obviously an ignorant person. So Sad!
Mark 4-24-2009 @ 10:32PM
I doubt you would feel the same way if a black made a racist comment.
Hudson 4-25-2009 @ 1:39PM
Envy is an awful load to carry around. Din't you wish you were a Jefferson?
DJ12 4-27-2009 @ 5:05PM
rick..notice I wrote your name in small letters, because you are small minded..It's the BLACK HOUSE now!!!!!
Caroni Sandler 4-27-2009 @ 5:56PM
Wow! I didn't think there were people like you left who would say such a racist thing about the Obamas, at least in public. That's really scary.
Shirley 4-27-2009 @ 6:36PM
How big of a jerk can you be? Do you think you are clever? I would say better him than you in the big hoouse.
Norm 4-27-2009 @ 9:43PM
Do you wear your white sheet more than once?
cc 4-27-2009 @ 11:22PM
its good to see the trailer trash bush crime family out of the white house
Gloria White 4-28-2009 @ 12:14AM
You who said the Jefferson's are moving up. Are you jealous? Don't you wish you had the education and confindence as these two people? Look at your own life and compare your dress with hers. They are young and a great team.
Dee 4-28-2009 @ 3:44PM
The Jeffersons ? Good one Rick. LOL They just need to leave the women alone and let her wear what she wants. I can't believe that people are worried about something so petti.
mike 4-28-2009 @ 11:24AM
RICK THE RACIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CVS20 4-28-2009 @ 1:40PM
Looks like a 10 cent per gross comment to me !!
donna 4-27-2009 @ 6:30PM
the only thing to be said for her "style" is that she has none.
She is shaped like a wishbone and doesn't dress in a way that would draw attention AWAY from that...She accentuates her body shape's flaws...
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maxuu 4-25-2009 @ 4:01AM
After awesome photos at GQ Jennifer Aniston makes one really hot video. She is posing topless there! I've seen it here http://smurl.name/ap48
~*~ 4-27-2009 @ 4:29PM
She's the first lady, not a hollywood starlet. Do really want your tax dollars going toward upholding the "wear-once rule"?
DJ12 4-27-2009 @ 4:56PM
To all you negative "BEOCHES" go to HELL-O!!!! Tell those so call designers to give those clothes to CHARITY or the HOMELESS or to the people who really need clothes.. First Lady can wear the same thing 100 times it she likes.
Missy 4-27-2009 @ 6:11PM
If she wants to look like she is dressing up for Halloween, every day of the week, then she should stay behind closed doors. Some of the clothes are down right sicking.
She is suppose to dress the part she is, not like the old women that lived in a shoe. We have enough to be embarassed about. Hand skaking, Bowing, calling our nation an arrogant Nation,taking care of all the Nations, forgetting about (THIS NATION) making promises to the American people he knew he was not going to keep. Kissing azz every nation he goes to,You get the point and as you know, he care nothing about the USA. He is making dang sure the other nations are taken care of. He thinks a hand shake or a BOW , will fix every thing, while putting the Americans down.
Our Goverment should be move to the heart of Kenya, he would feel at home there, alone with all the felonys and crimials he has on his staff.
Sally 4-27-2009 @ 6:13PM
Yes! You are 100% right but is the provervial "The Emperor's new clothes"
I am glad I am not the only one that finds her fashion style terrible and not doing anything for her figure
jan Gay 4-24-2009 @ 9:57PM
LEAVE MICHELE ALONE, OR SPEND A YEAR FOCUSED ON ALL THAT SHE DOES RIGHT. THIS BASHING IS NONSENSE, SHE IS THRIFTY THANK GOD!! SHE HAS SOME DOLLAR WISE SENSE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, SHE IS GREAT !!! THANK YOU MICHELE FOR THINKING OF THE AMERICAN WOMEN AND NOT TRYING TO BE HIGH EXPENSIVE FASHION ALL THE TIME,AND SHOWING YOU ARE NORMAL AND NOT SNOOTY!!
MAY GOD BLESS THE OBAMA'S !!! (EVEN THE DOGGIE) !!
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