Michelle Obama

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Forget the couture! Michelle Obama continues to prove that style comes at every price point! To celebrate classical music at the White House last night, the First Lady joined husband President Barack Obama in a $199 sheath dress from Talbots. Get Michelle’s Talbots sheath for yourself at Talbots.com in classic cream like Michelle, navy or black.

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Bravo’s Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development and newest late night talk show host Andy Cohen admits that he’s “obsessed” with She By Sheree, the fashion line from The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Sheree Whitfield. “It is the greatest name for a fashion line ever,” Cohen told PEOPLE at the recent Fashion Group International Night of Stars at Cipriani Wall Street, where he and BRAVO executive Francis Berwick were honored with a Fashion Oracle Award. “I can’t stop talking about it. I’ve done 14 episodes of Watch What Happens:Live! and every episode, I ask people, ‘Are you wearing She by Sheree?’” In fact, Cohen is pushing for the line to make it into the First Lady’s wardrobe. “I had Michelle Obama’s hairdresser Johnny Wright on last week,” he tells us. “And I said, ‘What is it going to take to get the First Lady into a She by Sheree frock?’ And he said that he’s anxiously awaiting what the line presents to see. He said if Sheree creates something great, maybe it will happen. So tonight,” Cohen said. “I’m really pushing for the first lady to wear She by Sheree!’” And while She by Sheree debuted on last month during New York Fashion Week, everyone got a taste of She by Sheree on last week’s season finale of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Tell us: Do you think Michelle Obama should wear She by Sheree? Vote!– Jeffrey Slonim

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With their head-turning signature looks, these five women have captured the fashion spotlight — and the attention of the StyleWatch editors — this year. Diane Kruger is able to pull off edgy leather jackets and showstopping dresses with equal finesse. With colorful cardigans and bold jewelry, Michelle Obama has brought a sense of fun to First Lady refinement. Reese Witherspoon adds polish to simple, flattering staples — versatile dresses, easy tops, boyfriend jeans — with chic accessories. Rihanna always keeps us guessing: a bold-shouldered suit one day, a sexy mini the next, while Vanessa Hudgens has her boho look nailed, giving sweet tops, basic jeans and cute dresses a cool new spin. Tell us: Who’s your favorite? Who else would be on your best dressed list?

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When First Lady Michelle Obama sat down for exclusive interview with Women’s Health, she revealed not only why she takes good health (and healthcare) so seriously but also her grounded attitude towards fashion and dieting. “My father had multiple sclerosis, so I never took health for granted, because I saw a father that at the prime of his life was struck with an illness that completely changed his life,” the First Lady reveals. But she recounts happy childhood memories with rare and fun nights eating out with her family. “We couldn’t afford to go out to dinner, so [it] was a rare treat. We would have a theater class on Saturdays, and [afterward] if Dad turned left we were going to McDonald’s, and if he turned right we were going home, and we’d always go, “Go left, Dad! Go left!” The few times he went left, it was like Christmas!” Michelle also sees the value of eating pizza and ice cream more rarely due to economic need. “Those values — even though they were the result of economic circumstances — were really good, and they created some pretty healthy boundaries about food.” Not that she doesn’t love the occasional diet-breaker. “I do love a good burger and fries. French fries are my favorite food in the whole world. If I could, I’d eat them at every meal — but I can’t. My whole thing is moderation. If I make good, healthy choices most of the time, then having what I love every once in a while won’t hurt.” And she values the importance of eating together as a family, even at the White House. Mrs. Obama explains, “Dad’s office is just downstairs, and it’s rare that we don’t have dinner together. No matter what’s going on, he sets aside that time. Dinner time is at 6:30 p.m., and he comes in, we sit down.” That’s not the only way the First Lady works to feel good. She says of her famous fashion choices, “For me fashion is fun, and it’s supposed to help you feel good about yourself. I think that’s what all women should focus on: what makes them happy and feel comfortable and beautiful. I wear what I love. Sometimes people like it, sometimes they don’t. I’m fine with that.” Read more from the First Lady, including tips on her workout from her trainer, in this month’s issue of Women’s Health.

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There is no question within fashionable circles that Michelle Obama has quickly established herself as a style icon, but Vanity Fair taps her husband to join her on this year’s Best Dressed List (self-proclaimed frumpiness aside). Other luminaries on the list include Penelope Cruz, Anne Hathaway, Brad Pitt, Alicia Keys, Kelly Ripa and Daniel Craig. Renee Zellweger finds herself in the list’s Hall of Fame alongside Catherine Deneuve. Highlights of this year’s list include bargain-hunting tips, favorite scents and best fashion purchase of the year. Click here to read the full list at VF.com.

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His wife, Michelle Obama, might be one of the nation’s premier fashion icons, but when it comes to style, “I’m a little frumpy,” President Barack Obama admitted on this morning’s Today show. After a series of questions related to serious issues of state policy, host Meredith Vieira closed her interview with the President with a light-hearted question about the baggy jeans he wore to throw out the first pitch at the All-Star game last week, dubbed by some as “dad jeans” and “nerd jeans.” Asked if he wanted to defend his look, President Obama declined, explaining, “Up until a few years ago I only had four suits. Michelle used to tease me because they’d get really shiny. I hate to shop, and those jeans are comfortable. And for those of you who want your president to look great in his tight jeans, I’m sorry, I’m not the guy,” he laughs. Click to see the full interview.

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Michelle Obama has become a fashion icon to many, but we’re particularly loving her ability to mix high and low with ease. While hosting a lunch for former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the White House, Michelle paired her luxe white boucle Michael Kors skirt with a striped T-shirt from the Gap as well as its coordinating floral cardigan. Both Gap pieces come out to only $35 total– that’s a lot of style for a little price. We can’t wait to see what affordable fashion she’ll wear next! In the meantime, pick up her Gap striped t-shirt, $10 at gap.com as well as her Gap floral cardigan, $25 also at gap.com.