Michelle Obama's fashion sense

Here are some tips on adopting the first lady's style acumen, adapted from "Everyday Icon" author Kate Betts, who gave Cosmopolitan magazine a few of Obama's secrets to share.

Ownyour look: "Michelle owns every outfit she wears," Betts told Cosmo. "You can tell that she never feels uncomfortable or uneasy in her clothing."

That means try on your clothes before you buy them and then again before you're debuting them for a special occasion such as an interview, a first date or cocktail hour. Cosmo suggests spending some time around your place wearing your outfit. If you find you're pulling at it and adjusting different features constantly, save yourself some time and pick out something else to wear.

Rocka "wow-worthy" accessory: On election night, "Michelle wore a Narciso Rodriguez dress and paired it with dazzling dangly earrings," Betts told Cosmo. Whether it's a strong belt, a broach, necklace or earrings, Obama is always adding just enough touch of extra to give her ensemble that extra zing.

That is a little extra, not a lot. Accessories make the outfit, but too many will break it. Stick to one statement piece.

Embracewhat works: Have you ever seen the first lady wear an outfit that looked horrible? Well, we won't give her too much credit. Everyone makes fashion mistakes. But rarely do we see her in clothing that is completely unflattering. Obama goes with what works on her, Betts said.

Nothing is wrong with being bold and adventurous, but if you've found a silhouette that looks outstanding on your outstanding body, stick with it.

Just because stripes are in right now or everyone is wearing knee-high boots, it doesn't mean you have to. Make the items that flatter you staples in your closet and stay current with a few trendy pieces now and then.

Wearred: Remember that bright-red dress Obama wore in November 2008 to meet with the Bush family? "It gave off an 'I'm-in-charge-now' and guaranteed that all eyes were on her," Betts said.

Think of red as the equivalent of a man wearing his power suit, Cosmo suggests. You're getting everyone's attention, and oh, by the way, studies have found red to be the color that most attracts men. Do with that what you will.

Source: tulsaworld.com

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