Michelle's dress is lovely and flatters her imperfect figure.......but it's spoiled, of course by the horse-collar hanging from her neck.
I'll bet the designer cringed when she saw that rope-a-dope necklace worn in conjunction with her gracefully-designed dress.
However, the First Lady's hair and gown styles are perfectly apropos for the occasion.
Leni
*ouch* that's gonna leave a mark. ;o)