First Lady of Fashion: Michelle Obama

By Heather Kirkpatrick

Comparisons of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Michelle Obama have swamped newscasts and fashion-critic blogs across the nation. But are these speculations of good warrant? Upgrade Magazine delved further into the style patterns of both women to give you a deeper look. Countless black-and-white pictures of Jackie O. ooze her style, depicting her as a fashionista. The First Lady and wife to our country's 35th President, Jackie's style was simple, classy and elegant. Thought of by many as a quiet fashion icon of her era, Jackie's casual, yet confident, manner perhaps alluded to a mysterious image. From her immaculately teased hair and classic suits during the early days of her husband's presidency, to a more casual flipped hair style and oversized shades in later days, Jackie Kennedy Onassis laid the foundation for much of today's fashion scene.

With the historical presidential election and inauguration of Barack Obama, a strong focus has been turned to our new First Lady Michelle Obama. And more importantly, to her fashion sense. Michelle wowed everyone in her 2008 appearance on "The View" wearing a black-and-white leaf-print dress by American-designer Donna Ricco.

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