Beyond Michelle: Malia, Sasha, Aretha, and Jill’s Inaugural Fashion
I knew when I wrote it that my negative opinion of Michelle Obama’s Isabel Toledo inaugural dress and outfit would be met with opposition. My stance has not changed - I do not think the look flattered her curvy figure, and I think the accessories were too much.
There were several points that commenters have made about the fashions of Inauguration Day that I agree with, and think that they are worth mentioning.
1. Jill Biden, our new second lady, looked stunning in her bright red coat - and Lynn Cheney, too, in her red gloves. But Jill’s 
knee high boots paired with an above-the-knee dress may have been too much for the event. Regardless, she did look fabulous and I am sure the boots helped keep her legs warm.
2. Speaking of warmth … a resounding point that I agree with is that Michelle looked cold. Bare legs and an open jacket in 30 degree weather? Brrr!
3. It’s been no secret that the Obamas love J. Crew, but this fact was solidified Tuesday as Michelle wore accessories from the store, and Barack and the girls were decked out in Crew clothing, too.
4. And those girls were certainly decked out! Malia, 10, and Sasha, 
7, were refreshingly age appropriate in their ensembles, which were custom designed for them by J. Crew’s children line, Crewcuts.
5. Aretha Franklin’s hat was, well, if nothing else it was very Aretha Franklin. She’s always been an over-the-top dresser and, although the hat was ridiculous, it matched her personal style perfectly. Plus, I have to commend her on making the hat a focal point and not overdoing the look with ten other flashy accessories.
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