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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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TXDenise on September 5th, 2012

I notice they didn’t give the price of her dress…just her shoes. Isn’t she supposed to be so cost concious on her outfits…..?

Monica05 on September 5th, 2012

Oops….I meant another four years! But eight would be nice! :)

georgiaonmymind on September 5th, 2012

Weird dress the way it fits on her. Tiny on top but looks bigger on the bottom. I am sure it cost a pretty penny also but they do not care because the know so much about how all of us live! Yeah right!

Jay on September 5th, 2012

I think she looked gorgeous. Mrs Obama is a strong, smart woman. Who is healthy, active and fit. She is still young and obviously cares about her look but not to the point where she is trying to give an image of who she is not. I don’t think a suit would’ve complemented her or the image we have of her it would’ve looked boring and stiff on her. Im sure Mrs.Romney looked stunning as well she is also a beautiful woman. I think it just boils down to 2 beautiful supportive women being there for the person they love. Not about black or white (Patty).

soul sister on September 5th, 2012

The cost Did of her dress was how much?? boy we all know how much Ann’s was. What about her? Did our tax dollars pay for it?

Kitty on September 5th, 2012

It’s a pretty dress, but not stunning.

Denise Smith on September 5th, 2012

The only thing that ruins the whole look is the pigeon toed way she is standing.

Jennifer on September 5th, 2012

Please explain to me what moron brought race into this. Patti did not mention anything about Black or White??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? She doesn’t look like any first lady we have ever had, not because of race, but, because she dresses like a 20 something most of the time when in fact she should dress more “1st Lady” like. We look to these people for their knowledge and support not their fashion sense.

Kerri on September 5th, 2012

She looking beautiful in that colour.
When you’re shot at a low angle perspective will make your top half look smaller. Blame the photographer for making her bottom look big.

Custom Tracy Reese dresses start at $408. Much lower than Ann Romney’s silk taffeta Oscar de la Renta dress priced at over $2000.

MOPPS on September 5th, 2012

I’m guessing many of the fashion experts posting here are basing their opinion from their personal closet of White Stag purchased at their local Wally World.

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