Runway To Election Night - Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez

November 5th, 2008

Normally I don’t post hunches, but there is no denying the similarities in this Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2009 dress, and what I believe is the modified version.

Michelle Obama wore a black cropped cardigan over her black and red ombre dress which had a criss cross black satin detail cross her waist - which is very much a Narciso Rodriguez trademark - when it was confirmed that her husband was indeed the President of the United States of America, at a gathering in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.

In fact I am going to stand by my hunch and say this is a Narcsio Rodriguez dress. I will be happy to come back say I am wrong, if proved so later today.

Update: Wooohoo. My hunch was right.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at 13:30.
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35 Responses to “Runway To Election Night - Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez”

Kyutipye says:

November 5, 2008 at 13:46

I am Addicted to your site. I can’t seem to leave. I just keep refreshing to see if you have posted anything new. lol

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 13:49

LOL…I could post all day, but I try to post every two hours from 8am to 6pm.

Next one is up at 2pm

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Cleopatra says:

November 5, 2008 at 13:50

i doubt you’re wrong, do you think she would wear an imitation of anyone on such a momentous night?

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Kyutipye says:

November 5, 2008 at 13:52

Ok will check in then. can’t wait!

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 13:53

I hope I am write.

But you are right, she would not wear an imitation.

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Ale says:

November 5, 2008 at 14:25

I was blown away by Michelle’s dress when watching Obama’s speech yesterday, wondering who the designer is. And I knew that I just had to wait a few hours, that when I woke up this morning you would already have posted the specifics! Wow, I hope there comes a less expensive similar (albeit not the same, I hate firms blatantly copying) dress inspired from this Narciso Rodriguez. Kind regards, and thanks much for the update!

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Rock*Star says:

November 5, 2008 at 14:28

An imitation or not.It doesn’t look good on her..

She should’ve choosed something else to wear. Other dresses that she wore were nice on her. But, this one, not a great choice..

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 14:43

Ale, you are very welcome and I am glad I did not let you down.

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Anonymous says:

November 5, 2008 at 14:51

It was a historic night and future First Lady Obama should have taken that into consideration. Three criteria should guide her clothing selections from here out: does the option reflect a current aesthetic, does it look good, and does it look good on Michelle Obama.

Although last night’s dress was fresh, and a good looking dress, it was not a flattering look on her.

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Rimini says:

November 5, 2008 at 15:06

Who cares about a dress on such a nyt! Gosh guys! She looked beautiful but I doubt whether the dress flattered her was what she was thinking yesterday! It was make or break time!

I think ur right FC,looks it!

Im the same with Kutipie, I here every hours regardless o deadlines,lol! Your like my facebook 2years ago!lol! Nice 1 girl!

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 15:12

thanks for supporting my site Rimini.

It is like crack to me too LOL.

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WendyB says:

November 5, 2008 at 15:37

I’ve been wondering who she was wearing (and which designer was going to happily reap the benefits). Thanks for being the first person I’ve read with this info!

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Anonymous says:

November 5, 2008 at 15:44

They went for a theme which was good…however Barack was the ONLY one that looked good…his satin brushed suit was nice…the tie was a little christmas-y but whatever….but his tie was BURGANDY/MAROON/BRICK RED not fire engine red…Michelle’s satin 1985 graphic splash dress was a gross redesign of the original (even if the original guy redesigned it he did a poor job). the girls looked like they were in cheap holiday dresses from sears…i know they are just kids but come on this is the BIGGEST night in your daddy’s life, one of the BIGGEST nights in our countries history and that’s the photo! Kohl’s is inexpensive and has better styles…but seriously i felt like someone should have reviewed their choices

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 15:58

You are very welcome WendyB. I do try

Anonymous, I think you are being a tad harsh. You are very much entitled to your opinions, but the stuff about the kids was below the belt.

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WendyB says:

November 5, 2008 at 16:16

Congratulations! You were right AND you were first.
http://blogs.wsj.com/runway/2008/11/05/the-answer-to-your-big-election-fashion-question-michelle-obama-wore-narciso-rodriguez/

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 16:26

WOOOhooo.

Thanks for that. I have been dreading having to write that I was wrong, but I was right and first.

*doing my Chandler Bing victory dance*

This is the advantage of being in the UK.

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Rock*Star says:

November 5, 2008 at 17:02

Am sorry.But I totally agree with Anonymous.
The kids look bad Specialy the black dress :S

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WendyB says:

November 5, 2008 at 17:02

I am singing your praises on my blog! Way to go.

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Fashion Citizen says:

November 5, 2008 at 17:19

LOVE this post. I was racking my brain looking for it and wondering who it was buy, it looked a bit misshapen on her at first but seeing it here makes it appear a little better on and plus she was moving about, so that made it shift. LOVE that I found this blog and I’ll be putting it on my blogroll immediately on my blog.

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 17:26

WendyB, that is so sweet of you. I am touched.

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Fashion Critic says:

November 5, 2008 at 17:33

Thanks Fashion Citizen.

For a dude you really know your stuff….LOL

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Anonymous says:

November 5, 2008 at 17:44

out of 10 I give that dress on her a 5. I honestly thought she was pregnant. from the side it made her seem wide. the colours were wrong for the stage which was a bit dark as well and made her blend with the background. no, sthis one’s a fail.

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Anonymous says:

November 5, 2008 at 17:59

AM I the only one that thinks the dress looked like a Black Widow halloween costume?

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Rebecca says:

November 5, 2008 at 20:05

Such a gorgeous family. I’m so excited to see the next eight years of Michelle’s fashion.

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Anonymous says:

November 5, 2008 at 21:53

When she walked out, my husband commented that she looked like spiderman on Halloween. What an incredibly poor choice. Jill Biden looked much more First Lady.

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Anonymous says:

November 5, 2008 at 22:07

So I’m curious to know, how much does this dress cost? Since she was bagging on the other lady (Palin) for wearing expensive clothes…

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Jennifer says:

November 5, 2008 at 22:48

The dress hasn’t even been released in stores yet, so I’m guessing it was loaned to her.

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Clarissa says:

November 6, 2008 at 02:54

now the question is if you like the dress on Michelle Obama or not…

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jen says:

November 6, 2008 at 02:58

gosh, is it really necessary to critique a child’s clothing? i know they are now the first family but irregardless of fame or status, they are CHILDREN! i don’t give a hoot if they looked like they were dress from sears, they look happy and that should be of more importance!

if you are an adult in the public eye, then OK but speaking negatively about young children… i’m pretty sure this is how emotional and psychological disorders start.

p.s FC you have an amazing eye!

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lezliekachele says:

November 6, 2008 at 16:29

I thought Mrs. Obama’s dress was very classy and it looked very elegant on her. The dress fits her personality and added pizzazz to the platform as she stood with her lovely family.

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