Election Night Style: Black & Red for the Blue

Originally published on BitchBuzz.com

Let me just say, first of all, THANK GOODNESS Obama won. We. Finally. Did. It. Bring on the change!

Admittedly, I was surprised, at first, to see the Obamas walk out on that Grant Park stage donning the color of the losing party. But then again, red is classy and classic — not to mention powerful — and perfect for the transition into the chillier months ahead. And the family looked so united, overjoyed and filled with emotion (and love!) despite their recent loss.

As he gratefully accepted his victory in front of an international audience, Obama oozed confidence, standing tall, dignified and at ease in his classic, custom-made suit and tie. The girls: ecstatic and elegant in princess-like evening dresses. And Michelle? A (slightly modified) Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2009 piece, a black widow spider-esque dress paired with a little black cardi and glittering silver bangles and earrings.

Her bold statement that was this dress was a risky choice, perhaps a bit of a Carrie Bradshaw moment: We may not love every outfit that comes out of that closet, and she has definitely worn more elegant and “safe” things in the past, but we love her for going for it.

The cardi may have changed the intended proportions of the dress, and the red splotches may be a bit strategically placed — immediately drawing your eyes to her bust & below-the-waist — but she rocked it with confidence and the most encouraging, genuine smile. As a much-appreciated bonus, she showed America that runway fashion can still look good off the runway, on a body that’s not a nauseating size zero.

Finally. A First Lady of style, of confidence, of empowerment — a woman with whom we are proud to associate.

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