Is it wrong that I’m a little bit disappointed? I mean, she looks nice; and certainly there was no need for a ball gown or anything extravagant… but it’s just not nearly her most elegant. Oh well.

The details:

Accompanying President Barack Obama, Michelle wore a Jason Wu black coat over a black and white Isabel Toledo ensemble, which she teamed with a black Azzedine Alaïa cardigan to Buckingham Palace. She accessorized the look with a simple white pearl necklace. Source

Great coat! And her hair does look fabulous.

And, of course, she had to get some are action in This is the President and First Lady before dinner with the Browns at 10 Downing Street.

photos: huffingtonpost.com
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Designer Jason Wu’s name enjoyed a decidedly sharp spike in search popularity this week. The young clothier had the immaculate privilege of dressing our new First Lady, Michelle Obama for her night of the many inauguration balls.

I wonder how many department stores just placed (or upped) their orders for Wu’s fresh and flowy Spring ’09 offerings. Luckily, the line is plenty deserving and scores an impressive 8/10. Here’s a few Cult picks:

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Mrs. Obama’s choice of Wu for what must of been a magical evening is right on target with her record for style that’s is somehow classic and modern all at once, just like she did on her birthday during the pre-inaugural Whistle Stop Tour:

And again in a Tracy Feith dress the day after the inauguration at the National Prayer Service:

Ehem… this article is about Jason Wu… but who can resist the yummy voyeurism that are “behind the scenes” photos. Lovely: