Michelle Obama opts for Tracy Reese dress, J. Crew heels

First lady Michelle Obama in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 4, 2012, on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

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(CBS News) Michelle Obama is not only earning rave reviews for her speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, but the first lady is also being praised for her sartorial choices.

Obama wore a fuchsia-colored custom-made dress by designer Tracy Reese, paired with brightly colored heels from J. Crew.

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Reese, an African-American designer known for her feminine silhouettes and use of bright colors, took to Twitter to express how she felt.

So honored @michelleobama is wearing @tracy_reese for tonight's speech #DNC2012

-- Tracy Reese (@Tracy_Reese) September 5, 2012

While the first lady's dress was one-of-a-kind, her shoes weren't. They currently are available on the J. Crew website - she wore them in rhubarb - retailing for $245.

Another piece of Mrs. Obama's outfit that became a topic of Twitter conversation? Her nails. The first lady was sporting a purplish gray manicure, but there is still no word on the specific brand or color.

Tell us: What did you think of Mrs. Obama's look?

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[CloeC]

I thought she looked absolutely stunning. And it fit her, her personality and the occasion to a T. I wish Tracy Reese would make one for me....smile.

[sddemocrat]

While she looked wonderful, I have to wonder if the people struggling to makes ends meet and the 8.3% unemployed were as impressed as everyone else.

[Delvay_Kreetle]

$245 shoes. $245 is nearly a month of food in my home. #tonedeaf

[Millennial]

FLOTUS has worked hard to get were she has landed today. You jealous? I can't say the same for Mrs. Romney is known to own the most expensive items. In fact Mr. Romney has a elevator in his residence for all the vehicle he has, where is your comment about that?

Mrs. Nancy Reagan paid for nothing in the White House as FLOTUS, absolutely nothing, we the tax payers did.