
This is Gina again, I had to let y’all see this dress First Lady Obama is wearing to tonight’s State Dinner. Y’all know how I HATE when people talk about what First Lady Michelle Obama wears, but gold or platinum or whatever this dress is made of might very well replace purple as her power color. She looks FAB in a Naeem Khan dress.
I saw this dress and had to text message Aminah “She’s killing the kids with the golden gown.” As all of you know I always get the color of her dresses wrong.
It looks gold to me, but I’m sure it has some fancy name like royal Champaign or something like that. In any case, it looks amazing!





49 Comments, Comment or Ping
OneChele
Breathtaking!
Nov 24th, 2009
lavaughan
She looks too African. Also too Hollywood. This is a very inappropriate outfit compared to the sober conservative attire of her guests. A truly gracious hostess does not seek to “outshine” her guests.
Nov 24th, 2009
zarra reyes
Michelle’s gown is beautiful. I’m just so tired of her bare shoulders especially on this occasion where the Indian lady is nicely subdued. But almost anything that Michelle wears is going to outshine the black that everyone else is wearing. Should she wear black? No! But something on her top and arms would be nice. And what the heck does “She looks too African” mean? That was a dumb statement, for pete’s sake!
Nov 24th, 2009
Lylers
What the heck does “too African” mean?
That’s extremely vague and not to mention a little bit offensive if her skin tone is what you’re referring to.
Nov 24th, 2009
pepper
The person who designed the dress in Indian-American so I believe that he knows much more about Indians that you do.
Nov 24th, 2009
A. Darton
I don’t know what the heck LAVAUGHAN is talking about. And everyone is entitle to their opinion. And my opinion is that the First Lady looks wonderful. As you said stunning. I bet the President only had eyes for her tonight. Lucky man.
Nov 24th, 2009
A. Darton
Congratulation Mrs. Obama…..you look like a million bucks tonight. So proud to have you as my First Lady.
Nov 24th, 2009
A. Darton
I meant to say….America’s First Lady. You look great.
Nov 24th, 2009
K Durham
Mrs Obama looks stunning!!! I am sooooooooo proud to have her as the First Lady. It is also refreshing to have an aministration that honors the culture of another country.
Nov 24th, 2009
Gabriella
Wow Lavaughan, too African? What the heck does too African mean? That sounds very ignorant and discriminatory to African people. Our first lady looks amazing like always!
Nov 24th, 2009
SJ
I think she is the most fashionable first ladies since Jackie Kennedy…..
I loved the dress but I wish they would soften her makeup. She has a full lower lip but a thinner upper lip and they need to balance her lips…. I loved her hair.. It’s really the first time I have noticed it up and away from her face.. very elegant and regal..
Damn right she looks african….Thats her heritage……DUH….
But other than that she looks Stunning…..
Nov 24th, 2009
Mirta
The dress was better than I expected, but I agree with the previous poster – a little too shiny for a first lady. Her hair was messy and I hated the bangle bracelets. You will never convince me that this woman knows fashion.
Nov 24th, 2009
Shana
Best FLOTUS ever! She is absolutely stunning!
Nov 24th, 2009
Translator Chicago
Oh Wow! The gown really looks good on her..
Nov 24th, 2009
icebergslim
Put up the full video from C-Span, I have it here on my blog. Also, the person who said Michelle Obama is “too African”, you do know what you can do with that statement, OK?
http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com/2009/11/obamas-state-dinner-for-prime-minister.html
Nov 24th, 2009
P. Peterson
Mrs. Obama looked both stunning and glamorous this evening. After all, she is the first lady and she is also young. Most of our previous first ladies with the exception of Jackie Kennedy were middle age and did not have the figure which Mrs. Obama has. This was a State Dinner hosted by the President and First Lady of the United States of America and the Prime Minister and the Obamas were the main attraction not the guests. I think her dress was entirely appropriate as the designer is Indian and the material for the dress came from India. In fact, the dress was made in India. If you go back and look at early photographs, you will also see Mrs. Kennedy in an evening gown baring her shoulders during an affair at the White House.
Nov 24th, 2009
nisha
i am really very proud to c this. mrs.president of america wear indian dress…. our indians r very happy to c dis…. she is really luckn great in tat dress…. she wear bangles which is express my culture…. am very happy…….
Nov 24th, 2009
rikyrah
she looked fabulous. the dress…you could tell it was made for her…it hugged her everywhere it was supposed to.
HOME RUN!
Nov 24th, 2009
rikyrah
Admin,
did you see nia henderson from politico.com doing hateration on c-span?
Nov 24th, 2009
A. Darton
I saw Nia Henderson on CNN and I admit I didn’t pay to much attention to her. But I’m beginning to wonder if we don’t have another Michelle Milken on our hands. Someone made the statement that a truly gracious hostee does not seek to outshine their guest. But what were the First Lady to do come dress in overalls. She can’t help it, if you got it, you just got it. And tonight the First Lady had it. Lovely!!!!!!!!!
Nov 25th, 2009
dnomyar
First Lady Michelle Obama is the Princess, the Empress, the Queen, the Contributor, the Mother and the the Goddess of the world!!! Nothing is wrong looking African, especially since Africans are the originators, mothers and fathers of the world.
Nov 25th, 2009
dnomyar
lavaughan: Anything that is not the Original is a carbon copy. A carbon copy is always ‘lighter’ than the original. Stop hating on that African Queen, she’s your mother.
Nov 25th, 2009
BC
Michelle’s dress was the best I have ever seen. Simply breathtaking. Let the haters hate, we know who you are and neither us or the Obama’s care much for you anyway.
By the way, the host especially a female host (like a bride on her wedding day ) has a Gid given right to outshine EVERY guest in the room. Michelle outshone everyone at the state dinner and deservedly so. It’s her party and she’ll outshine if she wants to !!!!
Nov 25th, 2009
BC
Michelle’s dress was the best I have ever seen. Simply breathtaking. Let the haters hate, we know who you are and neither us or the Obama’s care much for you anyway.
By the way, the host especially a female host (like a bride on her wedding day ) has a God given right to outshine EVERY guest in the room. Michelle outshone everyone at the state dinner and deservedly so. It’s her party and she’ll outshine if she wants to !!!!
Nov 25th, 2009
Michelle
Mrs. Obama looks entirely appropriate. She is wearing a designer dress with Indian bangle bracelets. She looks elegant, lady like and sophisticated.
Nov 25th, 2009
Sister P
I’m out!
Nov 25th, 2009
Sister P
Entering the shallow end of the pool LOL
I liked this one. I don’t pay that much attention to her attire but I hated the Inauguration number and agree with those who say she shows too much skin. Not, because she’s first lady. It’s just personal preference for me to not see someone’s arms all the time. But she rocked this one. I think it was her hair that took it up a notch.
–>I’m out!
Nov 25th, 2009
Kellie
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I thought her designer and accessory choices were very smart. YOU GO DIVA!!!!
Nov 25th, 2009
Jane
lavaughan….What the heck are you talking about…Her outfit was designed by someone of Indian heritage…I think the designer understands his own culture…As for the rude comment she looks to African…WFT?!!! Michellle is suppose to look “African” America she is Black…deal with it.
Nov 25th, 2009
ZAM
With or without the dinner gown Ms O wore, she always looks stunning. Perhaps it’s because she looks African.
Nov 25th, 2009
Robin
I Like The Dress and The Hair
Nov 25th, 2009
DeloresT
Mrs. Obama looks stunning! I am so proud to have her as our First Lady. That dress is dazzling and the tall guy on her arm looks cute!
Nov 25th, 2009
Dee
The First Lady looks “other worldly” beautiful….the elegantly casual hair..her radiantly glowing skin…her melting warmth…the peerless cut and colour of that sumptuous dress…those covetable earrings and bangles. Superb!
No wonder the President’s smiling!!
Nov 25th, 2009
deyanira
I think she looks beatiful,but its inappropiate for a First lady! .I think she only has to wear it for her husband!
Nov 25th, 2009
Dee
Why is it inappropriate for a First Lady?
It befits the occasion, is elegant and Michelle carries it off beautifully.
Each to his/her own, but I’m just trying to understand what’s not appropriate enough about the dress for a First Lady to be seen in it…..
Nov 25th, 2009
busbus
I call it as I see it – Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, ROCKS in this dress! It is a fabulous dress, designed by an Indian-American who brought his culture into the design. FABULOUS all around.
LaVaughan, Michelle Obama can’t be other than who she is. SHE IS AFRICAN-AMERICAN and a proud one at that! “Too African” means what? Explain your meaning.
Back to the attire – SIMPLY STUNNING!
Nov 25th, 2009
Janet
Mirta
The Bangles are Indian Tradition so dont hate on the First Lady for knowing Fashion and Culture!!! And she was styled by and Indian-American Designer!!!!!!!!!!
Loved it!!! She is B-E-A—-UTIFUL!!!!
Nov 25th, 2009
tye new
Mrs.Obama was chic, regal and oh so elegant from head to toe! Her hair style was perfect for that dress. She has REAL grace and presence!
Nov 25th, 2009
tye new
Mrs. Obama hit ALL the right fashion marks!
Nov 25th, 2009
SouthernGirl2
Our First Lady is stunning really. She is gorgeous! Someone stated on WeeSeeYou.com that the First Couple was so beautiful together and they belonged on top of a wedding cake!
BTW…Did you guys hear about the offensive google image of FLOTUS removed.
Here’s the story”
Michelle Obama Pictures UPDATE: Offensive Image REMOVED, Google ‘SORRY’ (PHOTO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/24/michelle-obama-photo-goog_n_368760.html
UPDATE: The offensive Michell Obama picture has reportedly been removed from the website, Hot Girls, that posted the image.
The Hot Girls blog posted a short explanation in Chinese, along with a loosely translated apology in English, explaining, “I am very sorry for this article, and that this is the program automatically issued a document from the article. Do not the subject of race and politics make the discussion too radical and sincere hope that the world is very peaceful.” The Guardian also reported that the site took down the offensive image of Michelle Obama.
Google has purchased online ads in an effort to explain to users why an offensive image of Michelle Obama is appearing, and is ranked so highly, in its Google Image search results.
Nov 25th, 2009
GL
I read all of the comments and i’ll let the foolishness slide for now so all i’ll say is beautiful hair,beautiful makeup, and beautiful dress. I don’t know who styled her for this occasion but wonderful job! If this is any indication of what he can do, I would like to see more designs from Naeem Khan worn by the first lady. Bravo Mr. Naeem Khan u and the First Lady knocked this one OUT OF THE PARK!
Nov 25th, 2009
Dulce
She looks good but modesty would be good for a First Lady; I liked the dresses of the other lady that had upper cover.
Doesn’t the First lady feel uncomfortable (feel a little naked) as compare to all the other women who were more covered!
Nice dress but it could have been fixed somehow as to not look so naked. Or she could have worn the scarf around her shoulders.
I don’t think is proper. —Is this going to be the next new thing that all girls start wearing more strapless dresses?
They could have at least attached some leaves, some gloves,
I am sure the Indian president must have felt uncomfortable to look at her : look at face or at chest? I think even the french fist lady would have had more modesty in such an occasion.
Nov 26th, 2009
tinat
Wow, since when is a stapless dress inappropriate or not modest?
Brides wear them everyday, women wear them to cocktail parties everyday.
It’s standard issue in evening attire and Michelle looked fabulous.
The dress was designed by a young man whose family has designed for Indian Royalty for THREE generations so I’m pretty sure he knew what would and what wouldn’t offend the Indian PM and he wouldn’t create a one of a kind dress for the First Lady that offended…..at least not if he wanted to work again!
Nov 26th, 2009
Chris
Michelle is beautiful, and she looks stunning in this dress! Wow!
Nov 26th, 2009
A. Darton
DULCE……. This is America. Everyone is entitle to their opinion. My opinion, Mrs. Obama was beautiful. The dress was beautiful. And to heck with France First Lady.
Nov 26th, 2009
ME
TOO AFRICAN, TOO HOLLYWOOD
I LOVE THE HATERS AND THE FACT THAT LADY MICHELLE GETS UNDER WEAK PEOPLE’S SKIN!!!!!
Nov 27th, 2009
jaykos
Michelle looked stunning. The dress was beautiful. One can never please all persons. Didn’t you know the attire was somewhat to complement the Indian’s dress? The bangles were appropriate too. You can’t please people. What does Sara Sarkozy has to do with the state dinner. Sara Sarkozy wears what she wants and Michelle must do likewise. Everything the Obamas’ does, there is aways negative comments. But both the president and his wife are wise persons and America just need to give him a break to lead with the wisdom of Solomon. Cheers to the Obamas!!
Nov 27th, 2009
Hetta
She looks gorgeous!
Too African?! Are you serious?
Nov 27th, 2009
Love supreme
She looks stunningly beautiful and very elegant as the occassion required.
And here’s a message to all of the haters out there:
I take it that most of you people never attend formal events. If you did, you would know that at least 50% of evening attire includes a mix of strapless and sleeveless gowns even in READY TO WEAR. The reason being that most desigeners leave the choice up to the buyer to make the selection that best shows of her assets.
It’s my opinion that people who are complaining about Michelle’s bare arms are most likely the same ones who need to cover their own arms. I suggest hitting the heavy bag, lifting some weights and push away from the dessert trays and ice cream cones instead of constantly nitpicking over someone else’s toned physique. I also find it a tad bit odd that frequently Jackie O is used as standard bearer when Mrs. Kennedy’s use of strapless evening gowns was considered quit scandalous especially since she was the FIRST first lady who wore strapless gowns but also dared to wear a black evening gown with a plunging neckline and bare back.
I guess this is what to be expected from people who sport muffin top complete with droopy, flaggy triceps. Of course you’d rather see a woman with her upper body covered more than likely you run to the nearest store seeking out turtlenecks and scarfs as you wolf down all you can eat pizza at the food court. Michelle O on the other hand works out and watches what she eats. Since she is the first lady perhaps you need to follow her lead and do what needs to be done and finally take a stroll over to the gym. Once you tone your own body I’m sure you too would feel far more comfortable at being able to free yourself to make almost any fashion choice without restriction.
Nov 28th, 2009