Good morning, Thursday. I pray that our neighbors in the Rockaways and Staten Island and New Jersey and CT. anywhere else still reeling from Sandy were safe in the storm last night. For me, it was a night to reset and drink some wine and enjoy some laughs with my husband and his best friend. And while they played video games, I did what every girl does during such times- I played with Pinterest.
LIke a lot of fashion watchers, thoughts of Michelle Obama's inaugural dress were swirling through my head. If it were up to me, she'd absolutely wear navy blue- blue is the color of her husband's party, blue is the color of the states that helped them win the election, and blue is neutral and classic and anything but flashy- we all know the Obamas are walking into the White House for a second time with some very pressing business- sure we still have hope, but hope had better turn into action as many in this country still need a lot of help, namely, jobs. Yes, this is a celebration, but a cautious one, and without further adieu, here are some ideas for Mrs. O, all by American designers of course, to help her look gorgeous, appropriate, and ready to take things up a notch for our country. If you're reading, Mrs. O, I thank you. You are a huge role model to me and many other women and just love you and your originality, strength, and smart accessibility. Sometimes you veer too retro for me with your silhouettes for daytime events, but at night, you always look like an absolute mint of millions. So here goes:
Navy, with my favorite being Jason Wu- with this look above. Jason Wu did the Mrs.'s dress the first time around, and wow would twice be a charm with this dress. It's almost too perfect for her, and though I'm sure she'd do something custom, this would be a great dress to work with. LOVE.
Stripes, with my favorite being Oscar De La Renta, he of the classic American design sense. There is no doubt this somewhat sporty and classic gown would be a standout on her- and it's patriotic to boot. Beyond adore it; was one of my favorites of the runway shows for Spring.
Black and white and glamorous, by Reem Acra, would be so goregeous in Mrs. Obama. Adore the shape of the dress, it speaks to her more vintage sensibility, and find the pattern very pretty and femininie and ultimately just right.
I've got other ideas for FLOTUS, mind you, and if you'd like to see them, please go to my Pinterest page- I do think there are some standouts for her from everyone from Marchesa to Ralph Lauren, though I bet my life she's not going to be wearing Red, as that color would have been better suited to Mrs. Romney. One more I will point out before I go also comes from Oscar- I can absolutely see her in gold and the hemline of this dress speaks to the ups and downs of White House life, the strapless silhouette would show those rockstar arms, and the whole silhouette is elegant with a modern hemline. Yes please. True all the dresses I showed have fullness in the skirt, but think these shapes would be beautiful on her.
For you Pinterest fans, check out my board on Mrs. O and many others:
http://pinterest.com/sherimaven/mrs-obama-s-inaugural-ideas/