NewYorkFashionWeekTracyReeseMichelleObamaAlex Wong/Getty; Steven A Henry/Getty
Oct 17, 2012 @ 1:07 pm

Michelle Obama knows how to wow a crowdjust look at her hot pink Michael Kors look from last night’s presidential debate. Though, the level in which people pay attention to her choices remains surprising to even those who dress her, including Tracy Reese, who created the red and silver dress the First Lady wore to speak at the Democratic National Convention. “I’m a little mystified,” she told us at the American Theater Ballet’s opening night gala in New York City last night. “I’m flattered. It’s interesting how much conversation got generated about her dress and nails, but for me, the night was all about her speech.” Yet, she knows the power of a good dress—the style will go on sale soon (it was rushed into production) and there is already a look inspired by Obama’s style in Reese’s collection for Anthropologie (shop it for $298 at anthropologie.com). ‘Tis election season!

Plus, see more stars in Tracy Reese.

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-alexitza on October 17th, 2012

Ah. So bullying IS genetic!!

-Emily Morrison on October 18th, 2012

very inappropriate, cut away sleeves, with her armpitts showing, no no no

-angela on October 20th, 2012

Why this woman insists on showing off her fullback shoulders, I haven’t a clue. Try as she might, Mickey just doesn’t seem to get the style that’s right for her. She needs some really good advice.

-Mimi on October 20th, 2012

A highly innapropriate way to dress for a “First Lady”. Please put on a cardigan, or something.

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-M. on November 9th, 2012

Seriously…get in touch with the new America….she is not Nancy (sweet) Regan. This is the NEW AMERICA get use to it!!!!!

-Fashionminded on November 12th, 2012

New America does not mean lacking in appropriate style. This would be great for some kind of casual summer afternoon party,

-Nancy on November 13th, 2012

A lot of hate! Obviously this must be coming from 300lbs’ders or more LOL! She looked absolutely stunning!!! Your President & First Family Is Black get use to it you racist dirt bugs!

-Katie504 on November 16th, 2012

love the way she looks

-Name (required) on November 20th, 2012

Please, please, please–let’s not bring ethnicity into the style world! Especially when that world includes designers and celebrities from every origin imaginable! Commenting either postively or negatively about taste or suitability has nothing to do with the wearer. Most of the time it reflects the stylist. My goodness–saying something critical about someone’s outfit, for heaven’s sake, doesn’t communicate anything in the world about “hating” the innocent wearer. That’s a pretty strong word to use in an arena when most of us have differing styles and preferences about nearly everything! Let’s just agree to disagree…and to have the freedom to express ourselves in a non-personal manner.

-Marti on November 21st, 2012

What are you “no bare arms” people — PILGRIMS?! That’s where the word “grim” must derive from. I am from Hawai’i, like the President & over there – bare arms are natural. Get over your repressive ways people, or next you’ll be wanting FLOTUS to wear a berka.

-Dixie Maitoza on December 5th, 2012

Who is to say she is not appropriate? She shouldn’t shoe her bare arms?!?! This isn’t 1950 or a conservative church. I would love it if the people who wrote negative comments posted their pics. I bet they are the ones who should cover up…their heads with a paper bag. lol I think my First Lady looks amazing! All the First Ladies have had their own style. She’s a little more modern than most of her predecessors. Change is good.

-Charli on December 14th, 2012

I think she is beautiful inside and out. She is an amazing example to all. Let us concentrate on who she is and what she is doing……less on what she is wearing. She is always stunning. Living in Canada, she affects our lives too in such an inspiring and positive way. We all have arms and armpits…lol….why such a shock that she does as well. Go First Lady…Go

-Ethel on December 16th, 2012

She has some of the best arms and shoulders on the planet! I think some of you are a tad jealous. She is a beautiful woman with amazing style. We should all be proud to have her as our First Lady representing our country.

-Ellen on December 23rd, 2012

This is not a good look! Why are people pretending it is? She mos tof the time looks awkward in her clothes!

-Megan on December 28th, 2012

I have yet to see the First Lady look inappropriately dressed. She is always ready and elegant no matter what the occasion is. She’s comfortable with herself and her choice of clothing and her attitude shows it.

For those who seem stunned to discover her lower arms are connected to her by upper arms, why so surprised? Why the suggestions of sweater or longer sleeves? Next thing you know you’ll be putting little pantaloons around table legs. Mrs Obama is a wonderful representation of American.

-Kate on January 1st, 2013

From a purely ‘strategic fashion’ point-of-view: a jacket would have ‘balanced’ the First Lady’s pear shaped figure in front of the TV cameras. The ‘flouncy’ skirt does look more like a garden party dress than something a lawyer (Mrs. Obama’s previous profession) giving an important speech would wear for such an occasion.
And, she wasn’t in Hawaii, Africa or Canada for that matter. She was in AMERICA, and also ‘courting’ Conservatives among others who still expect to see the First Lady in a chic business-type suit when she is speaking in public.
We all are very much AWARE that the President and his family is at least half Black. However, fashion and body type, like deadly viruses do not discriminate.
A woman of ANY color with hips that wide would look the same.

-GrannyRN on January 3rd, 2013

I do understand that a lot of white people have a problem with the First Lady because she is black, however they should get over it. This is a beautiful black woman who wears clothes that suit her body and her personality , she is not Nancy, Jackie or any of the other women, so get over it already because almost every time I read a blog that is about the First Lady it is some negative people with vile mouths and thoughts.

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She is not just a smart lady, she’s a classy, modern, and inspiring.

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Last time I checked, Hawaii is part of AMERICA.

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-mystery novels kindle on February 5th, 2013

The first lady always looks fabulous. I love that she is neither matronly nor strictly designer –she makes everything look good with her height, healthy body and great arms. I am very jealous!

-happy on February 6th, 2013

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-Ritchie on February 22nd, 2013

ALL the First Ladies of the past few decades wore sleeveless dresses regularly — Nancy Reagan, Jackie Kennedy, Mamie Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, even Eleanor Roosevelt! So why do some of you pounce on Mrs. Obama for the very same thing??

-Ritchie on February 22nd, 2013

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This dress looks HORRIBLE on her. This woman has the worst taste, thinks she’s 20 years younger than she is and simply does not know how to dress herself tastefully. Almost every outfit is an epic fail, including this one. You would think the media would at least throw us a bone and report fairly on her fashion choices. Ah well their funeral. The emperor has no clothes people.

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