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Michelle Obama Stuns in Tracy Reese Dress During DNC Speech

09/05/2012 at 09:15 AM ET

Michelle Obama Dress DNC
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You may not be a fan of her politics, but it’s likely that if you watched the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, you were a fan of Michelle Obama‘s elegant ensemble.

The First Lady stunned during her evening address, taking the stage in Charlotte, NC, in a pink and blue brocade Tracy Reese dress.

“Thanks everyone for sharing this amazing moment,” Reese Tweeted Tuesday night after news broke. “We are all so grateful and honored to have dressed Mrs. Obama for such a momentous speech!!”

Obama finished her look with complementary “Everly” suede J.Crew pumps (in rhubarb, $245), delicate Kimberly McDonald earrings, her signature side-parted hairstyle and subtle blue nail polish that set the Twitterverse abuzz. (UPDATE: A source on the First Lady’s team tells PEOPLE the hue was Artistic’s Colour Gloss gel in “Vogue”; she also says the White House was “flooded with requests” for the polish info after Obama’s speech.)

The First Lady has been a big proponent of American designers throughout her four years in the White House, and is particularly fond of Reese, choosing her designs for an international trip in 2011, a 2009 PEOPLE cover and a 2012 Ebony cover, among other occasions.

Though politics have certainly taken center stage during the Democratic and Republication conventions, fashion has found its way into the spotlight; last week, critics lauded Ann Romney’s cherry-red Oscar de la Renta dress, selected for her speech, and the $169 Talbots shift that Paul Ryan’s wife, Janna, wore during her husband’s address.

–Kate Hogan

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Barbara on September 5th, 2012

Bare shoulders is considered improper for public attire. She was trying to show off her buff arms I know. The dress made her proportions look out of whack with a big bottom and smallish top. Her address was good but her husband’s lack of accomplishments for a decent record was obvious by her speech. Four more years will bankrupt this country.

Pam on September 5th, 2012

The ONLY thing that was stunning about this woman last night was all of the BOLD FACE double sided verbiage she used, and BS lies she spoke!!
Hmmm I do so wonder why nothing was made mentioned of her husband’s biological father from Kenya, or his destitute half-brother’s and sisters…that he DOES NOT HELP, NOR TRY TO MAKE EQUAL!! Not even a mere mention that obama’s plans to avenge his father’s dream of the decolonization of America!
Or why was their not a single word uttered of the man that mentored Obama closely in his youth, for eight years, “Keith”? One of his book does mention him, around 25 times, however never with his last name…as the obama’s do not want you to know his mentor’s background, nor what he truly was mentored in.

Had to chuckle at the part…they love us ALL, no matter the color our skin? Yet these hypocrites went to an all BLACK church, no whites or Hispanics welcomed for 20 years. Do yourselves a favor and READ about the preacher and listen to some of his sermons, if they are not sealed, among the rest of his secretive past …then you will begin to know just a little of what this man and woman believe in… and that my dear People …is what’s STUNNING!

Missy on September 5th, 2012

Well I hope you like it, she geta a $4,000.00 per month clothing allowance. Nice perk huh??

Yvonne on September 5th, 2012

Disagree. Looked like curtins and the A-line and hem length not flattering for her bow-leggs. Not a fan of showing the arms ALL the time either. I think if she could walk more gracefully the cloths would wear better on her. She walks like a linebacker. Da Bears!

summer on September 5th, 2012

Wonderful. She is a magnificent woman and deeply respected by many. many people.

Brooklyn on September 5th, 2012

I’m not a fan of the dress. It just doesn’t look right.

NCSouthernBelle on September 5th, 2012

Blue nail polish is only excusable for little girls unless you are a female Olympic athlete representing your country and the color is one of your nation’s colors. It’s unseemly on a woman of her age.

Laura on September 5th, 2012

I think its tacky to step in front of all of America for a speech with your armpits showing. I was always taught to be taken seriously in business, armpits are not acceptable. Then again, they are trying to win based on the color of their skin, not by any content of character.

LB on September 5th, 2012

No wonder President Obama is so in love with his wife. She is beautiful, strong and modern. Demure?? Isn’t that a word from the turn of the century??

ds on September 5th, 2012

she looked like a bowlegged easter egg

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