Michelle's Dress Tonight at the State Dinner

[Stephanie]

Awesome!













Love. Her.

[Merlot]

1. Love that first pic - Obama looks like a smitten school boy!

And Michelle looks SOOOO elegant.

[BP2]

17. Agreed

Her dress is stunning, she's a knock-out, and her and Barack DESERVE a break for all they do.


Michelle would look beautiful in a burlap sack.

So I have to ask: can't just a little of that ostentatiousness go to help out some of those less fortunate?

I mean, just a little? Not everyone is partying in DC tonight.

[Sal Minella]

2. Wonderful pix. Thank you. nt

[apples and oranges]

3. Nice, but she shouldn't have worn heels

She's towering over everyone, including BOTH presidents!!!

[FrenchieCat]

5. If you've got it, flaunt it.

She was that tall when Barack married her.....

[Gormy Cuss]

66. "Flaunting it" isn't proper in diplomatic situations.

However, she IS tall and there's no reason to hide that fact. If she wants to wear heels that's her business.

[Luminous Animal]

6. Yes. Women should know their place.

[TheWraith]

8. Well, that was completely unnecessary and rude. nt

[omega minimo]

11. Yes. Women should know their place.

[Lasher]

22. Well, that was completely unnecessary and rude. nt

[omega minimo]

56. Yes, that poster had no business criticizing her selection of footwear.

[Posteritatis]

63. Well, that was completely unnecessary and rude.

;)

[omega minimo]

64. Indeed

:hi:

[Luminous Animal]

28. And her butt is bigger.

Shit! Her butt looks huuuuge!

[HughMoran]

36. She's a amazon

Don't mess with Michelle

[Hepburn]

47. I am female and 5 foot 10-1/2 inches tall and I love high heels.

Your point?

[elehhhhna]

51. too bad! from a 6'1" occasional heel wearing woman.

[Cha]

62. So? And, I mean no disrespect.

[napi21]

4. It's a beautiful dress, designed by an Indian designer, and

very apt for the WState Dinner.

I'm certainly not of the class that knows a lot of how to associate with this crowd, but I know enough to know what I see is good.

[spooky3]

35. me too - stroke of genius

and that color would be hard for most of us to pull off, but it looks absolutely spectacular on her.

[Raster]

7. How nice to have a couple in the White House we can be proud of!!!!

Michelle Obama is tall and gorgeous, and the President is certainly handsome and stately.

[gateley]

9. Exquisite. And I love her hair, too. nt

[Warpy]

10. She looks absolutely regal

and that color plays off her skin tones beautifully.

[lamp_shade]

29. "Regal" Yes... that's the word I've been looking for.

[omega minimo]

12. Very fine to incorporate the dhupatta (scarf) and gown that complement the Indian style

[MorningGlow]

40. Indian-style bangle bracelets too--another nice touch

How you doin', OM? :hi:

[omega minimo]

55. Yes. The finest outfit I've seen her in and wonderful to see gracious American leaders again.

Great MG, how are you? Happy Holidays :pals:

[tonysam]

13. She looks great. n/t

[blues90]

14. are you people for real ?

who the hell cares , look around , nice they have such a great night. But crips they are no better than anyone else even though they all seem to think so .

[Bobbieo]

16. My1My1 You do have a complex!

[sandnsea]

19. Yeah, just pluck anyoldbody out of a bar

plunk 'em in the White House, and we're good to go. Because we're all the same so we should have a President who's just like everybody else too, you know, someone you could have a beer with.

Is that it?

[blues90]

57. No that was not my point and I do realize you don't really care what my

point is.

reply #21 does show my point and just to add. Isn't it India where our grand corporations of sheer greed sent many of our jobs. I'm not blaming Obama for that. Yet just for me personally in my own conscience mind an event such as this should have been toned down.

Now if the US were not in such a sad and sorry state well then by all means have even a bigger bash. Yet at the same time through my 61 years when we have wars and death and all sorts of in-equality no matter who was the president this sort of grand party tradition does not seem appropriate.

I won't even address your insane comment aimed at me. I'll go With Carlins mindset.

[sandnsea]

58. "no better than anyone else even though they all seem to think so"

I was responding to that, not your opinion of the appropriateness of a shindig during this poor economic time.

I hope to hell they're better than most, that's the entire point in choosing our top executive. The dress is quite extravagant - but she does look beautiful in it.

[butterfly77]

60. Is this the first time that...

a president has had a state dinner or is it because it is Obama,it seems that no matter what they do something seems to always be wrong with it... I don't recall Barack or Michelle saying that they are better than anyone else...

[blues90]

68. Certainly it is not the first state dinner

I did not say the Obamas said they were better than anyone . What I was saying is that the people make them appear so.

I see things differently, is that ok? Is it ok that I prefer to look at people as all equal as far as being human is concerned. Is it ok that I prefer not to place anyone on a pedestal no matter who it is?

Perhaps I should have kept my thoughts to myself and I would have yet the title did not indicate photos , so I clicked and there were the photos and it's not just the Obamas but the entire thing , the place the entire feel of it that got me going, just the idea of people that are heads of two countries where the people are lossing everything ,many are just slaves. I see people on the streets everyday and to see this just rubs me the wrong way. This is where better than anyone else comes into play.

[BP2]

21. Stick in the mud.

>>>who the hell cares , look around , nice they have such a great night

Good to see that there's a few other insensitive asshole here.

Don't get me wrong. Michelle is the queen of elegance, especially when adorned in a Naeem Khan dress.

I'm thrilled the menu was all vegetarian. The guest list was kept to only 300 -- bravo. Jennifer Hudson, who comes from a very poor Chicago neighborhood, maybe even belted out a well-deserved song of appreciation to Michelle and Barack.

But really, was anyone at that party thinking of the folks who couldn't make it to the evening's festivities?

[ConsAreLiars]

27. Welcome to DU and thanks for the needed reality check.

All that finery is fine and I'm delighted to see these formalities pulled off so elegantly after years of seeing a dumbass richboy fratboy sociopath with severe disorders behaving like a sadistic dunce.

But I thank you for bringing attention to the way things are for far more people than were represented at that eat-and-meet.

[sarge43]

31. After 8 years of the First Slobs, sorry if we're taking some pleasure

in the fact that we finally have a couple who represents us with dignity, elegance and grace.

[BP2]

38. You're right,

but with 10 percent unemployment, another soiree seems to send the wrong message at the moment:

Doesn't she look just as beautiful here?





just saying :think:

[sarge43]

39. OK, but how would not doing a state ceremonial which is one of the

duties of a head of state help modify the unemployment rate?

Just asking

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[Stephanie]

46. Concern duly noted

And your language violates DU rules, FYI.

[BP2]

59. About time!

I've been around since Dec 2003, mostly as a lurker, and have seen the F-bomb used more times in a single thread than in the entire South Park movie.

That said, I'll watch the language for any kiddos that drop in O8)

Thanks for heads up

[NYCGirl]

61. The term "bitch" applied to a woman is not used here. NT

[sarge43]

49. OK, perception isn't objective.

My perception is they did it just right and me and mine aren't living the lush life.

India is a valuable and important ally - democratic, shared language, big player in Asia and a counterbalance to China and Pakistan, further has always had a talent for science and technology. Thanks to Bush we have a lot of fences to mend and India is a good place to start. We could do worse.

I perceive nothing wrong with getting out the best dishes and silverware for an important guest.

Finally, no matter what the Obamas do, the rightwing will howl. If they downplayed the visit, the MSM and wingers would accuse them of insulting the Singhs. If you can't win and can't break even, don't play the game.

[varelse]

69. Yes, she does

Michelle is beautiful.

[TomCADem]

15. Also Kudos To Her For Wearing An Indian American Designer

It is a great way of acknowledging the diverse richness of America.

[annarbor]

18. Classy!!!

Sorry, but Michelle Obama epitomizes the word "Class"!

Ann Arbor

[juajen]

20. The dress is gorgeous and she looks beautiful in it, heels and all.

I am really curious as to what Hillary wore, and I'm confused that we haven't seen a photo of the Clintons in their finery, though I believe Michelle will easily outshine anyone there.

Wasn't the Sec. of State there?

[Justitia]

24. Yup, she was definitely there. Camera showed her in conversation, seated.

It only got her from the head up, so I couldn't see what she wore, but I remember thinking - "Hillary's hair looks really good tonight" - ha.

[Lasher]

23. This is Michelle's best dress ever.

Proud she's our first lady.

[Justitia]

25. Agreed. Stunning. -eom

[burning rain]

26. She does look great.

Her fashion sense is often full of win when she stays away from the chunky belts of doom.

[Raine]

30. GORGEOUS

and she's so tall! :-)

[malaise]

32. It was stunningly beautiful

She did look fabulous

[DonkeyHoTay]

33. Classic elegance (Thank goodness, no belt!)

The wrap set off the gown perfectly...

[madokie]

34. A great first couple

[malaise]

37. At least she doesn't look like she's wearing the drapes

a la Laura Bush.

[sarge43]

42. And properly tailored, a color that isn't an eye bleeder, appropriate jewelry.

She doesn't look like she had a Thorazine Big Gulp to get her through the evening and she does seem to enjoy being with her spousal unit.

Big change.

[EFerrari]

53. I'm sure the White House windows appreciate it, too.

lol

Poor Laura Bush. All that money and not a lick of taste.

[malaise]

65. LOL

:rofl:

[TwilightGardener]

41. Beautiful--that champagne color is gorgeous. Love her updo as well.

[LynneSin]

43. OMG!!! She looks stunning

[graywarrior]

45. I always get the feeling Michele could take Barack in a fight

I think she'd wail the crap out of him. In fact, I think he's scared of her....lol.

[sarge43]

50. Like Zoe and Wash in Firefly

"I could hurt you."

I think he respects her and is still thrilled she accepted him. Plus, he's pretty laid back; she has the temper.

[tonysam]

70. I saw her in person once, and she IS very tall

I doubt she would take any crap from Barack, but I doubt he'd GIVE her any crap.

[babythunder]

71. Uh oh scary tall

dark-skin black woman. I love Michelle, think she's a great role-model for young woman, a great mother, wife, etc and it irritates the hell out of me when people make these stereotypical tall black woman comments.

[Mad_Dem_X]

48. Just lovely! n/t

[LeftHander]

52. That is very elegant and lovely....nt

[phasma ex machina]

54. K&R nt

[lunatica]

67. From her hairdo to the tip of her feet she's gorgeous!

I would love to see a photo including the shoes. She always wears great shoes!