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Collector's Notes: Henson says of Michelle, "She shouldn't let anyone push her into something she's not comfortable with. She has her own style."
Cassanda Spratling writes, "Henson's inaugural gown: A strapless aqua blue silk dress fitted from the bodice through the hips. Swarovski crystal beading adorns the dress diagonally from the high hip. The dress, which flares from the knees, includes a cropped swing jacket with a stand-up collar, abstract curved lines cut toward the front and deep roll-up three-quarter-length dolman sleeves"
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Collector's Notes: The Wall Street Journal's Fashion blog notes, "Designer Tracy Reese has reached out to Mrs. Obama?s camp to offer her sartorial services for the day, noting that the new First Lady should wear a bold color like purple to show 'strength and confidence.'"
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Collector's Notes: Forbes' Jeanine Poggi writes, "Obama wore a Nina Ricci dress during her visit to the White House earlier this week. This Ricci gown, says Thomas, features an asymmetrical hem which will let Obama show off her hosiery, this season's hottest accessory, without revealing too much."
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Collector's Notes: Samantha Critchell documents some of Mischka's suggestions:
"There should be a little beading or embroidery on her gown to fully bring the dress to life, says Mark Badgley, but it shouldn't be overdone - that would detract from Obama's modernity.
"She can bring a breath of fresh air to Washington, and she can bring a youthfulness to first-lady attire," partner James Mischka said.
They envision her in something like a turquoise gazar gown from their upcoming spring collection. It's a strapless silhouette, with guipere lace down the front and a fishtail hem.
"An inaugural gown has to be important and breathtaking," Badgley said.
Lilac and berry shades, as well as tangerine and ocean blues would all be lovely options, they say, but they'd advise her to steer clear of black. "She should look a little more 'up,'" Badgley said."
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Collector's Notes: The San Francisco Chronicle calls this sketch a "standout," describing it as a "scrumptious red one-shoulder gown."
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