Political commentators have expressed their fury over the fact that Michelle Obama wore a jacket worth $6,800 to the pre-Olympics Opening Ceremony reception at Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Though the dazzling J Mendel jacket and skirt won critical acclaim from the style set, some pundits are furious that she elected to spend so much money on a garment while so many in the U.S. are suffering financially.
A post on the Gateway Pundit blog read that the design 'cost more than the average American family makes in a month ($4,284)'.'She does this as Americans continue to suffer through a deep recession and record unemployment,' writer Jim Hoft said. 'Michelle feels your pain.'Regardless of the criticism, the ensemble was deemed a sartorial hit by style watchers, who had nothing but praise for the all-white look.
The jacket, which was almost armour-like in style, was embroidered in shimmering silver. The cap sleeves showed off those famously toned arms, while the high neckline kept the look demure.Regardless of the criticism, the ensemble was deemed a sartorial hit by style watchers, who had nothing but praise for the all-white look.
The jacket, which was almost armour-like in style, was embroidered in shimmering silver. The cap sleeves showed off those famously toned arms, while the high neckline kept the look demure.It was also in keeping with her patriotic red, white and blue fashion theme of the day, and proved to be a strong choice that saw her hold her own against the UK's reigning fashion princess, the Duchess of Cambridge.
Of course, Catherine did not disappoint. The fitted coat-dress, an custom-made design by young British favourite Christopher Kane, was an elegant choice that fitted her like a glove.
Mrs Obama arrived at the Buckingham Palace reception with of Louis Susman, the U.S. Ambassador, who hosted her morning Let's Move event at his London residence.The Duchess of Cambridge warmly greeted Mrs Obama, who had been invited in her role as head of her country's Olympic delegation.
The two women first met just over a year ago when the Obamas flew to the UK on a state visit.
The rest of the Royal Family were also out in force for a full-scale charm offensive on global leaders attending London's Olympic Games.
More than 190 guests were present - including 95 heads of state and government and their spouses - ranging from Mongolia to the Marshall Islands, in the northern Pacific. | Michelle Obama sparks fury after splashing out on $6,800 designer jacket for Buckingham Palace reception | Mail Online
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