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Michelle Obama Stuns in Tracy Reese Dress During DNC Speech

09/05/2012 at 09:15 AM ET

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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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Rolyat on

It’s about time she pulled it together. Her first year in office she was one of the worst dressed first ladies. She wore leggins, a tee shirt and flat shoes all the time.

jazabelz on

Intelligent, articulate, young and absolutely gorgeous! WOW — best American First Lady during my 60+ years!

Nic on

Patti-you are bias. Mrs. Obama is an elegant fashion icon–she confidently expresses her taste in a manner that is fresh, sophisticated and mature. Love it. Now, haters, do what you do best….

Jenifer on

Demure? Why does she have to be? She is dynamic, professional, and obviously cares about her health and the health of the nation. A buttoned up boring suit would be better? I think not!

Brooke on

I really didn’t like the dress. I’m not a big fan of pink to begin with, but I thought it was overly girly and a bit casual for a political convention. LOVED the makeup and hair, though.

Maria Alsadun on

Classic,Chic,Elegant,Love this Dress!!!!!!

gutsygirl on

Does anyone else get tired of her exposing her arms, even in cold weather? I just think the First Lady should be more demure.

Glamslinky on

Dress looks like curtains — and the bad angle.

P Shack on

Yes, but how much did the dress cost? You give the prices for Mrs. Romney and Mrs. Ryan’s dresses, but not the first lady’s. Just curious.

mikki on

OMG…laughing my head off at Patti’s comment. Ann Romney and class in the same sentence. Priceless.

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