Inauguration Day, 2009. Michelle Obama looking lovely in a dress suit by American designer Isabel Toledo.
Sometime during Barack’s campaign, people began paying attention to my clothes. Or at least the media paid attention, which provoked all manner of commentary across the internet. My pearls, my belts, my cardigans, my off-the-rack dresses from J.Crew, my apparently brave choice of white for an inaugurate gown – all seemed to trigger a slew of opinions and instant feedback … It seemed that my clothes mattered more to people than anything I had to say.
Michelle Obama, attorney, mother, and former First Lady of the United States.
This quote is from Ms. Obama’s just released memoir, Becoming (Crown Publishing Group).
Michelle Obama was and still is the epitome of grace and style. But it’s not just the clothes she chooses to wear that make her such, it is her generous spirit, her confidence, and intelligence. What an excellent role model she was as First Lady and continues to be as an American working woman.
Fifteen days after publication, Becoming has sold more than two million copies proving that, indeed, what Michelle Obama has to say matters.
OverDressed for Life 
What a great picture — those green gloves! Ms Obama is such a fabulous, smart and beautiful woman — I’ve always felt proud to have her represent our country.
Yes, I agree … I always felt so good having the Obamas in the White House representing our country with intelligence, grace, and good manners. I love those gloves too. In fact after watching the inauguration, I went looking for green gloves and found them! Thanks Alice. for being a faithful reader of ODFL.