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Michelle Obama Enjoys Her J.Crew!

Michelle Obama shops at J. Crew, buys online
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — No $150,000 wardrobe malfunctions for Michelle Obama

“Actually, this is a J. Crew ensemble,” the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told comedian Jay Leno on Monday on his talk show. She wore a yellow sweater, skirt and blouse ensemble.

“You can get some good stuff online,” she added.

Questioned by Leno, the potential first lady declined to criticize GOP vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin about revelations that the Republican National Committee spent $150,000 at Neiman Marcus and other high-end retailers on clothes and accessories for Palin and her family.

Obama said she and her husband have a policy of spending their own money on their clothes. But she said she wanted to be “empathetic.”

“A V.P. pick, it’s like being shot out of a cannon. All of a sudden you’re at the center of attention, and you want to look good,” said Michelle Obama, adding she has never met Palin. “You’re living in your home, minding your business, and all of a sudden you’re on the national stage and everyone’s watching.”

Leno asked about Barack Obama’s ailing grandmother. Obama recently left the campaign trail to spend time in Hawaii with his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who virtually raised him and is his main remaining family.

“She’s doing OK, up and down. But we are just grateful that he took time off and went to see her,” Michelle Obama said. She said her husband credited his grandmother, whom he calls “Toot,” with teaching him strength.

She quoted him as saying: “‘She’s tough, she’s been through a lot. She’s still hanging on. If you wonder where I got my toughness, it’s from Toot.’”

She said neither of Obama’s two young daughters is overly excited by the campaign.

Ten-year-old Malia’s reaction to her father’s plans to air a 30-minute paid advertisement on national TV Wednesday night?

“‘You’re going to be on all the TV? Are you going to interrupt my TV?’” her mother said Malia asked.

She said Barack Obama reassured his daughter that he hadn’t bought time on the Disney Channel.

Her outfit is fabulous! I love how she paired everything so nicely together. Below are the individual items. It’s nice to see how different J.Crew pieces look together.

Crystal-button colorblock cardigan
Crystal-button colorblock cardigan, $89.99, Item 96233
Italian Deco tank
Italian Deco tank, $99.99, Item 97338
Pembridge-dot pencil skirt
Pembridge-dot pencil skirt, $148.00, Item 99737

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14 Responses to “Michelle Obama Enjoys Her J.Crew!”

  1. jcrewjunkie says:

    I love (and have) each of those pieces individually, but am not sure how I feel about wearing them together. Each person has his or her own tastes, however, so I would never criticize someone over their personal wardrobe choices! I am just thrilled that she was wearing what we all LOVE which is…J Crew!! :)

  2. Leigh says:

    How funny. I own all of those pieces, too! I had to get the skirt because I think it is so beautiful!

  3. Catalina says:

    I think she looks great – the saturated colors of the blouse look great on camera.

  4. Kara says:

    I think it’s great that there is politician’s wife who is both stylish and intelligent. I thought she looked good. She has a great figue for JCrew clothing.

  5. Ann says:

    Does this tank have a side zipper on it?

    I like it but don’t want to buy it if it does…

    Thanks.

  6. Leanne says:

    I love this – she looks so great and I love that she told Jay, when he said he doesn’t know what J Crew means, that all women know J Crew. Huffington Post has a longer clip of this video and Michelle Obama’s comments about J Crew are about 4 minutes before the end:
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/27/michelle-obama-tells-leno_n_138401.html

  7. Leigh says:

    Thanks Leanne! I changed the video so that the whole segment is now available to view in one clip. The videos on YouTube had chopped up the interview into two clips.

  8. Pink Maple says:

    I almost bought the sweater over the weekend, now I wish I had.

  9. Leigh says:

    You should definitely go back and get it! The sweater is super cute. I like how Michelle is wearing a pin to close the sweater at the top. Very elegant.

  10. CityMouse says:

    I’m so glad you covered this. i thought it was Michelle’s cutest outfit yet and I’m so glad to know its from J.Crew.

  11. jenel says:

    I esp. adore the sweater and the skirt. If Michelle can pull this look off good for her! BUT to me, too many patterns going on here for wearing the whole thing. Now everyone will be shopping at Jcrew!!

  12. Ann says:

    I like the sweater but not the deco tank with it…does the deco tank have a side zipper??? Anyone? know who owns it??

  13. Leigh says:

    Hey Ann. It does have a side zipper. The fit is very similar to watercolor floral tank. I hope that helps you!

  14. Julie says:

    I love that tank top! I could picture it going well with practically anything in my closet.

    I've always thought that Michelle Obama dresses extremely well — she's always so well put together … so smart and chic.

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