I do think overall [Mrs. Obama's] style is very American," added Jenna Lyons, creative director at J.Crew in New York City, who was thrilled and surprised to see her company's creations on the first lady yesterday. Indeed, at the J.Crew store in Shadyside, customers were asking where they could buy the outfit -- a $298 beaded crystal cardigan and $158 pencil skirt in mint cotton jacquard, along with an $18 "perfect-fit" tee. (The cardigan may be gone, but the skirt is available online and the T-shirt is in stores.)
At least one young woman walking past the J.Crew store in Shadyside seemed unimpressed, however.
"It's very democratic clothing, in that it's inexpensive, but she's first lady, maybe she should try something a little pricier, like Dolce & Gabbana or Versace, if she wants to be a style icon," said Estefania Capparelli, 21, a student at Community College of Allegheny County.
Way to go Michelle.
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