The First Lady of many firsts

Now that the confetti has fallen and been swept up, the Obama victory moves toward fixing our nation. And with this momentous event, we usher in a new First Lady -- Jackie Obama. Ugh, I mean MICHELLE.

Michelle's impeccable fashion choices have been talked about widely in the media. And for good reason - the woman can dress.

She understands her body, her age, her role and exemplifies who she is and where she's going in each style choice that she makes.

But just as we should not expect perfection from our new president, we, too, must extend grace to the First Lady-elect.

This is the first time a woman of color will take the matrimonial throne of the White House. And just as Michelle understands how to dress for her position, as the public, we must understand their rules of style for a woman of her hue.

Maria Pinto, V-neck Violet Sheath

Many women of color have the luxury of wearing bright, bold colors, because their skin accentuates and accepts deeper tones.

So expect to see bright yellows in the spring time, and bold reds in the winter. She can pull it off, and so she should.

Now many have already criticized her Election Night design choice - some saying it was too busy.

Narcisso Rodriguez, Spring 2009 Collection

But no one should dare say it was not becoming of a First Lady --we should continue to be open-minded, as we were with our nation's first First Lady of Fashion.

Puerto Rico Primaries

Since this blog is about Washington's style choices and what those choices mean to our lives, as Mrs. Obama continues to make stunning decisions, she will continue to be the subject of many blog entries.

Mrs. Obama, welcome to Washington.

Welcome back, Camelot.

Courtesy of Vogue

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