Thom Browne, J. Crew among Michelle Obama's inaugural fashion picksWell, it was nice to see J.Crew's return (refer to January 2009's "J.Crew Attends The Inauguration {wahoo!}" post). The whole family looked absolutely stunning in their outfits. Each outfit looked perfectly polished and put together.
By Patricia Zengerle
January 21, 2013
The first lady wore a navy coat and dress by designer Thom Browne, inspired by the fabric of a man's silk tie.
The belt and gloves were from J.Crew, a mid-priced chain that is a fixture in U.S. shopping malls; the necklace and earrings were designed by Cathy Waterman. The boots were by Reed Krakoff, as was the short blue cardigan she wore to the celebratory lunch in the Capitol hosted by congressional leaders.
"At the end of the inaugural festivities, the outfit and accompanying accessories will go to the National Archives," the first lady's office said.
Dressing any first lady, especially Obama, a Harvard-trained lawyer known for her style, can be a huge boost for a fashion designer or retail chain.
...Interest in Michelle Obama's clothing has extended to the outfits worn by her two daughters. On Monday, the White House said Malia, 14, was wearing a J.Crew ensemble and Sasha, 11, wore a Kate Spade coat and dress. ...
By the way, I could not get over how gorgeous (and tall!) Malia is. (I remember being 14 and going through a terrible awkward phase. One that I am still not 100% convinced I have moved on from.) ;)
Were you excited to spot J.Crew at the Inauguration yesterday? Did you like the pieces?
I was more than a little jealous that Malia was wearing the cashmere snood! Lucky girl! I thought they all looked great.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, at 14, I did not look like that. I was soooo awkward too, Alexis!
Didn't love the JC belt she added for the ceremony, on the patterned coat at least. But smiled at their gloves. Also fact FLOTUS changed from JC heels (at church) to practical and surely warmer boots. Great boost for all the retailers and designers chosen and liked that Malia kept JC tradition.
ReplyDeleteI was far from that polished at 14 too. Actually admire the First Family for raising good kids in that fishbowl.
Agree with Get Fresh about the great boost for all retailers and designers chosen.
DeleteI thought the Thom Browne coat was beautiful, and the boots looked especially lovely with it. Love all the colors of the gloves, too.
I'll be honest, I wasn't really digging the coat. It looked like a giant triangle attached from the waist....
DeleteThis is what happens when fit and flare meets ample curves. You see the same, but more pronounced effect on the younger daughter with the KS coat. I think it looks feminine and flattering, a lot better than a straight and boxy silhouette would be.
DeleteI could not stop marveling at how poised and calm those young ladies were. I would have been pinching my little sister after half an hour. I have read that there will not be another puppy....
ReplyDeleteRock On J. Crew!
ReplyDeleteJenna said this morning on the Today show that they are retiring what the first family wore.
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Does "retired" mean that those items are in the clearance section?
Deletejenna meant that they will not re-issue that color of the coat once it's sold out. they will continue to make the lady day coat as they have for years.
DeleteThe color is pretty, but I seriously doubt if they would have reissued it in that color even if it hadn't been worn by the first family.
DeleteJeanne, from I what I heard that means that they will be retiring their clothing to the Smithsonian. Also, by mid day yesterday, those purple J.Crew gloves were sold out everywhere. They have been on sale for 39.99.
ReplyDeleteThen again, they may have sold out due to the 40% off clearance promo.
DeleteThe first lady's first Inaugural gown goes into the Smithsonian's American History museum, but not the second *well, rarely, anyhow.* :)
DeleteBut, it is possible that will put the clothing in their archival area...
Here is a link to more on the process of collection: http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu/osaycanyousee/2008/12/blank-post-2.html.
I am so in love with Michelle's new hair - she looks 5 years younger and even more gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI agree. Her hair looks lovely. They all look very pretty.
DeleteDoes this explain why the Lady Day suddenly went back to full price after it was on clearance and final sale for a while? I bought mine 2-3 weeks ago for $156, and now it's back at $325. Still a great coat.
ReplyDeleteChocolateandWoolens: The Lady Day was on promotional price for a little while in select colors, but those colors went back to regular price at the end of last week. This is a common occurrence at J.Crew, so it's unlikely that its appearance yesterday had anything to do with it. I have further explanation about promo-priced items here on my blog if you're interested. :)
DeleteAh, that explains it! Thank you.
DeleteLoved all the outfits they wore.
ReplyDeleteI'm certain the "fixture in the US malls" comment didn't go over well with some... :)
Agreed Rose, but it is a fact. All the B&M's in Massachusetts are in malls. Drives me crazy.
ReplyDeleteLoved the use of color and I totally agree, Malia is one of the cutest, most poised 14 year olds ever!
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine how smart those two girls are, given their gene pool? I wonder what they'll do with their lives. The family looked lovely yesterday, was happy for JC that Malia went with them again, although Sasha looked great too.
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ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know what the belt is? Many news outlets are saying it's the collection jewel-encrusted sash, but as any JCA with sharp eyes and a JCrew obsession can see, it's much different.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the belt is available yet. I don't see it online and the store close to me doesn't have it.
Delete@ Rosie, I saw Jenna on the Today Show this AM and I think she said it was a sash FLOTUS had turned into a belt....
ReplyDeleteInteresting. The "jewels" on it are still too big to be the jewel-encrusted sash, I think. I wonder if it's a custom-ordered item.
DeleteI too had heard it was a sash and it was already sold out. and also that nothing j crew that they were wearing was custom, it was all off the rack.
DeleteI was really awkward at 14 too! At that time, I was really short (still am), had horrible skin and my taste in clothing was pretty much a sad attempt at grunge chic (the "it" thing at my school was to wear over sized band shirts over maxi broomstick skirts and doc martins. It was the 90s, after all). Make-up? The required brown lip liner and nude lipstick and CoverGirl concealer to cover my acne.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I LOVE Michelle O's hair. It is so flattering on her.
ReplyDeleteThat has zero to do with what they wore, but her hair is literally one of the best hairstyles I have ever seen a first lady rock. You go, Mrs. O!
I agree with the comments, they looked so beautiful all three of the ladies. I was not and may never be that poised, kudos to the Obamas. Can't imagine how difficult it is for the girls growing up in the 'fish bowl' as some stated.
ReplyDeleteThey all look lovely, speaking of being 14, I actually wore a lot of JCrew then, it was 1991 so not the best year for fashion as a whole, lots of rugby shirts, really unflattering high waisted jeans and loafers. Eek!
ReplyDeleteJust scored the fresh plum gloves at the Toronto Eaton Centre for $30! I am so stoked I love FLOTUS' style and brains. Mad props to the SA sharp eyes who spotted the last pair and remembered they had gotten a notice it was on promo! Made my week!
ReplyDeleteFinally saw a picture of what Malia was wearing under her Lady Day Coat, and she had on the Teddy Dress in Byzantine Blue.
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