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I liked both the ball gowns, the Reem Acra one I especially liked, but I got a kick out of watching Tim Gunn get all cute and puffstrutty about Jason Wu being *his* student!
The day stuff didn't really impress me much.
I liked Jill's boots, but the silhouette of the coat not so much. Maybe on a taler person. (color addressed below)
I didn't really care for Michelle's coatdress, it was just a little too House of Windsor-ish for my tastes (And wasn't Tim diplomatic about that!) I did like the color, but not so much on her.
Mr Puff thought she should have gone more bottle green if she felt she just had to do something in the chartreuse family, I'm not sure if even that would work on her, those colors tend to work better on cooler skin tones, or, though you'd think it would be the opposite, on people with more gold than cinnamon.
Speaking of colors and skin tones, I know I have very controversial notions about blondes and red, and I will give Jill props for not picking a red that was just wrong, but neither did she pick THE probably 1-3 out of about a squillion reds that would have looked great.
Both boys were blah in the day, I guess they didn't have much wiggle room, people probably gave their stylists lists of what had and hadn't been worn by Millard Filmore who spilled goose on his and so it is now considered bad luck or something.
For the balls, I'm assuming Barack's stylist was really, really nervous, or maybe Millard had a goose incident at night too, and there were memos for that, but he ended up dressing him way too safe and boring.
Joe's did much better, I liked the little pop of collar-tie contrastaction.
(And although somewhat beyond the scope of this thread, M & B got sliced up for sandwiches. About all that can be scrawled on the dancing score cards is that maybe by the time they are as old and have been married as long as Joe & Jill have, they will look a little bit less like a pair of terrified 15-year olds who ditched dance class to play Spore sent out by their stern camera-wielding parents at the first quinceanera either of them has ever attended. That said, while Michelle's non-alleged box-step activities were polite and unremarkable for anybody who was ever subject to Cotillion Abuse, Barack did provide us with the cardio-vascular benefit of hearty laughter. Mr Puff was reminded of a young giraffe, stomping along the leafy trail of a Kenyan forest)
Edit to note, I forgot to mention that on the kids, I liked both colors, but I think I would have taken that ribbon belt thing off the blue coat, and either think of something else to do with it, or save it for another occasion, maybe an oversized hairbow with a lime green party dress.
Putting Michelle and the girls all in such bright bright solids made my thoughts turn Windsorward again, although it is a very good technique, it works, the Queen has been doing it for 50 years for a reason.
(For those unfamiliar, the idea is that people have been waiting a long time to see you, so you dress in a very bright solid color so they can see that dot of color from far away, and know that yes, they really did see you!)
The day stuff didn't really impress me much.
I liked Jill's boots, but the silhouette of the coat not so much. Maybe on a taler person. (color addressed below)
I didn't really care for Michelle's coatdress, it was just a little too House of Windsor-ish for my tastes (And wasn't Tim diplomatic about that!) I did like the color, but not so much on her.
Mr Puff thought she should have gone more bottle green if she felt she just had to do something in the chartreuse family, I'm not sure if even that would work on her, those colors tend to work better on cooler skin tones, or, though you'd think it would be the opposite, on people with more gold than cinnamon.
Speaking of colors and skin tones, I know I have very controversial notions about blondes and red, and I will give Jill props for not picking a red that was just wrong, but neither did she pick THE probably 1-3 out of about a squillion reds that would have looked great.
Both boys were blah in the day, I guess they didn't have much wiggle room, people probably gave their stylists lists of what had and hadn't been worn by Millard Filmore who spilled goose on his and so it is now considered bad luck or something.
For the balls, I'm assuming Barack's stylist was really, really nervous, or maybe Millard had a goose incident at night too, and there were memos for that, but he ended up dressing him way too safe and boring.
Joe's did much better, I liked the little pop of collar-tie contrastaction.
(And although somewhat beyond the scope of this thread, M & B got sliced up for sandwiches. About all that can be scrawled on the dancing score cards is that maybe by the time they are as old and have been married as long as Joe & Jill have, they will look a little bit less like a pair of terrified 15-year olds who ditched dance class to play Spore sent out by their stern camera-wielding parents at the first quinceanera either of them has ever attended. That said, while Michelle's non-alleged box-step activities were polite and unremarkable for anybody who was ever subject to Cotillion Abuse, Barack did provide us with the cardio-vascular benefit of hearty laughter. Mr Puff was reminded of a young giraffe, stomping along the leafy trail of a Kenyan forest)
Edit to note, I forgot to mention that on the kids, I liked both colors, but I think I would have taken that ribbon belt thing off the blue coat, and either think of something else to do with it, or save it for another occasion, maybe an oversized hairbow with a lime green party dress.
Putting Michelle and the girls all in such bright bright solids made my thoughts turn Windsorward again, although it is a very good technique, it works, the Queen has been doing it for 50 years for a reason.
(For those unfamiliar, the idea is that people have been waiting a long time to see you, so you dress in a very bright solid color so they can see that dot of color from far away, and know that yes, they really did see you!)
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They are a great looking couple!
And the daughters are darling! They will be heartbreakers someday!
And the daughters are darling! They will be heartbreakers someday!
I just spoke to Megs about threads of this nature, and her verdict is that this will stay open as long as its STRICTLY photos of the fashion, designer info, and comments on the clothes. The moment that a political discussion begins, the thread will be closed.
This is a little different than the inauguration threads we've closed in recent days because they were covering a strictly political event - this is covering fashion, and we are a fashion forum, so if everyone can be mature, we'll allow it. Same penalties apply to those that cannot stop themselves from making political comments - if you're a repeat offender, you'll get a temporary ban, no matter how long you've been here. You guys know who you are, we've warned you before.
This is a little different than the inauguration threads we've closed in recent days because they were covering a strictly political event - this is covering fashion, and we are a fashion forum, so if everyone can be mature, we'll allow it. Same penalties apply to those that cannot stop themselves from making political comments - if you're a repeat offender, you'll get a temporary ban, no matter how long you've been here. You guys know who you are, we've warned you before.
I guess I'm in the minority here because I disliked the outfit she wore to the concert at the Lincoln Memorial by Narciso Rodriguez. I thought she would have done better if she picked a really pretty wool coat and knee high boots. As cold as it was she wore her coat open the entire time with a scarf for no use around her neck.
I didn't like the outfit she wore during the inauguration either. I thought the coat/jacket was ill fitting and why, why would the designer line the coat in white/off-white. That was a big no, no in my opinion. She should have chosen another color shoe. I think the green shoes took away from the look as well.
I loved, loved, loved her look at the inaugural balls. Sure, she could have picked a more figure flattering dress but she looked ethereal in the white and they were just adorable together, especially during their dance at the Neighborhood Ball while being serenaded by Beyonce. Love is a beautiful thing!
The girls....what can I say....they are just adorable!
I thought Jill ***** looked great at the inaugural ball in red. Her outfit during the inauguration would have been much better had her skirt and coat been much longer considering she was wearing knee high boots. I hate to see older women with short dresses on. The dress should at least cover the knee.
I spotted Cindy McCain during the inauguration luncheon. I love her style! Wish I could find a picture to share.
I didn't like the outfit she wore during the inauguration either. I thought the coat/jacket was ill fitting and why, why would the designer line the coat in white/off-white. That was a big no, no in my opinion. She should have chosen another color shoe. I think the green shoes took away from the look as well.
I loved, loved, loved her look at the inaugural balls. Sure, she could have picked a more figure flattering dress but she looked ethereal in the white and they were just adorable together, especially during their dance at the Neighborhood Ball while being serenaded by Beyonce. Love is a beautiful thing!
The girls....what can I say....they are just adorable!
I thought Jill ***** looked great at the inaugural ball in red. Her outfit during the inauguration would have been much better had her skirt and coat been much longer considering she was wearing knee high boots. I hate to see older women with short dresses on. The dress should at least cover the knee.
I spotted Cindy McCain during the inauguration luncheon. I love her style! Wish I could find a picture to share.
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Some of these pics completely took my breath away!!! Michelle is beautiful!!! And I love those pics where you see Mr. P sneaking a glimpse!!! There is a lot of love between these two...and their children are so cute!!!
I looooooooooooved everything she wore. Very refreshing and modern! She looked great and the girls were beyond cute! Loved their coats and matching accessories!
Please, please everyone respect the rules of tPF!
There are so many of us who don't want to have Swanky close the thread!!!
Let's all stick to talking about fashion, so that doesn't have to happen!!!!!
Thanks!
I love the "We are One" outfit that Michelle wore, the style and colours were perfect.
I felt the lemongrass outfit looked a little old for her, maybe it was a little too loose or something but the colour was gorgeous and I loved the green gloves and shoes.
I loved the bottom of the ballgown but not the grecian style top.
Hit or miss with her outfits Michelle is a very classy lady indeed.
I felt the lemongrass outfit looked a little old for her, maybe it was a little too loose or something but the colour was gorgeous and I loved the green gloves and shoes.
I loved the bottom of the ballgown but not the grecian style top.
Hit or miss with her outfits Michelle is a very classy lady indeed.
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