Michelle Obama spotted wearing a Jason Wu for Target dress

By: Camille Mann
Topics: Fashion & Beauty

First Lady Michelle Obama deplanes at Orlando International Airport, Feb. 10, 2012.

(Credit: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

(CBS) This weekend, First Lady Michelle Obama, known for mixing low price off-the-rack items with designer duds, was spotted wearing a $39.99 Jason Wu for Target dress while doing a press event in Florida.

Pictures: Michelle Obama
Pictures: Jason Wu for Target

The designer's line for Target went on sale Feb. 5 and flew off the shelves almost as soon as it went on sale, but it looks like the first lady was able to snatch up the Sleeveless Chiffon Dress in Navy Floral with Gold Belt.

Obama, of course, added her own sense of style to the ensemble swapping the gold belt for a red one and cinching it over a blue cardigan.

Obama has a history with the designer: She put Wu on the map in 2009 when she wore an ivory gown he designed at her husband's inaugural ball.

Tell us: What do you think of the first lady's look?

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by ChicChronicles February 16, 2012 11:27 PM EST: Love the first ladies style and how she's so down to earth. Please check out the latest Chic Chornicles video that discusses Mrs. Obama's stye and the book by Mikki Taylor called "Commander in Chic" http://www.youtube.com/chicboutiquetour#p/u/1/c6NNjHTgkpQ; Reply to this comment


by mecanik-2009 February 16, 2012 10:43 AM EST: The blue clashes with the sweater. Something other then the dark blue should have been worn.; Reply to this comment


by whosaid1 February 16, 2012 9:50 AM EST: Wow....$39.99 !! Let's hear it for "sweat shops" in China !!!!; Reply to this comment


by stevex47 February 16, 2012 9:36 AM EST: I'd like to see a better pic, but that is definitely a cute look.

Makes her look very young. I like the shoe's too, they match nicely.; Reply to this comment


by Hutterite February 16, 2012 9:14 AM EST: It's great that she remains an engaging, well grounded person.; Reply to this comment


by Arbolesco February 16, 2012 6:56 AM EST: Youthful, healthy, fit lady in a beautiful dress. She is such a good role model.; Reply to this comment

by KPeters_from_UK February 16, 2012 5:48 AM EST

I was just wondering about the sheer number of Obama hating right wingers are spewing hate on this forum about Michelle's choice of clothes but hardly any GOP supporters are writing on the forum regarding Santorum's wish to get rid of public schools. Is it simply because it is easier for the right to attack trivial social issues while it is more taxing to examine deeper and far reaching issues?

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by way_out_there February 16, 2012 9:47 AM EST: What's the difference between an Obama hater and a GOP hater? Not much at all. Both are pretty darn annoying when all they do is whine, whine, whine and cry.


by raccman1 February 16, 2012 10:03 AM EST: It's much like using simple drawings to communicate with illiterates ! Anything more substantial and inellectual would not be comprehended by the left !


by KPeters_from_UK February 16, 2012 5:42 AM EST: Each time Michelle wears something sales for that particular item goes up. Remember how there were lines outside of J Crew due to one of her outfits? Think of the sales gained. I thought we needed more spending entering our economy to help the recovery?; Reply to this comment

by mollysmop February 16, 2012 4:35 AM EST

That's HER???? I did'nt recognise her without the MILLIONS of dollars OTHER outfits we ALWAYS see her in...I bet she will leave that dress in the WH closet when she moves out...Or maybe let BO (the dog) have it to sleep on...

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by KPeters_from_UK February 16, 2012 5:37 AM EST: And Nancy Reagan wore what?

Michelle nearly always wears clothes from J Crew or Black and White.

Can you show us the White House bills that could support your argument for the MILLIONS spent?


by mollysmop February 16, 2012 7:22 AM EST: Hey! KPeters__ You have to go ALL the way back to Nancy Reagan!!! She was a Movie-Star was'nt she?

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by MegaProcrastination February 16, 2012 4:04 AM EST

Um, the shades of blue on the sweater and dress totally clash and the red belt over the sweater is horrid.

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by dman6015 February 16, 2012 8:23 AM EST: Agree on the belt, disagree about the blues.


by suesark February 17, 2012 11:15 AM EST: Uh, no. Looks to me like there is some read in the dress that would tie into the red belt very well.