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Michelle Takes Style Diplomacy to Prague

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(Newser) – From sequins to argyle to matching coat-and-dress sets, Michelle Obama's unpretentious but chic style has European tongues wagging, ABC News reports. In her most-watched moment, the first lady outdid former model Carla Bruni, glowing in a black-and-poppy-printed Thakoon Panichgul coat over a stunning pink dress. The French first lady looked washed-out in gray Dior. To view a slideshow of Michelle Obama's traveling wardrobe, click on the image icon.

Barack and Michelle Obama at a piano concert on the sidelines of a NATO summit at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday April 3, 2009.
Barack and Michelle Obama at a piano concert on the sidelines of a NATO summit at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday April 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)
\Michelle Obama and Leo Pavlat, director of the Jewish Museum in Prague listen to a guide during a visit of the Pinka's Synagogue, Sunday, April 5, 2009.
\Michelle Obama and Leo Pavlat, director of the Jewish Museum in Prague listen to a guide during a visit of the Pinka's Synagogue, Sunday, April 5, 2009.   (AP Photo/Hans Punz)
US first lady Michelle Obama walks with Livia Klausova, wife of Czech President Vaclav Klaus to St. Vitu's Cathedral in Prague, Sunday, April 5, 2009.
US first lady Michelle Obama walks with Livia Klausova, wife of Czech President Vaclav Klaus to St. Vitu's Cathedral in Prague, Sunday, April 5, 2009.   (AP Photo/Hans Punz)
Barack and Michelle arriving at the Hradcanske Square where the US president delivered a public speech to thousands of people in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 5, 2009.
Barack and Michelle arriving at the Hradcanske Square where the US president delivered a public speech to thousands of people in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 5, 2009.   (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Barack and Michelle Obama greet the crowd prior to his speech in front of the castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 5, 2009.
Barack and Michelle Obama greet the crowd prior to his speech in front of the castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 5, 2009.   (AP Photo/Herbert Knosowski)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step down from Air Force One in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, April 4, 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step down from Air Force One in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, April 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack and Michelle Obama walk down the gangway of Air Force One after their arrival in Prague Saturday, April 4, 2009.
Barack and Michelle Obama walk down the gangway of Air Force One after their arrival in Prague Saturday, April 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Herbert Knosowski)
Barack and Michelle Obama arrive at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany for a piano concert and a dinner on Friday April 3, 2009.
Barack and Michelle Obama arrive at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany for a piano concert and a dinner on Friday April 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, third right, join hands across Michelle and Barack Obama at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday April 3, 2009.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, third right, join hands across Michelle and Barack Obama at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday April 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Barack and Michelle Obama with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Baden-Baden, Germany, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michele wears a poppy-printed dress by Thakoon Panichgul.
Barack and Michelle Obama with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Baden-Baden, Germany, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michele wears a poppy-printed dress by Thakoon Panichgul.   (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle)
Michelle Obama with France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy before a luncheon at Rohan Palace in Strasbourg, France. Michelle wears Thakoon Panichgul and Carla Dior.
Michelle Obama with France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy before a luncheon at Rohan Palace in Strasbourg, France. Michelle wears Thakoon Panichgul and Carla Dior.   (AP Photo/Pascal Segrette/Elysee Palace)
Barack and Michelle Obama with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Baden-Baden, Germany, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michele wears a poppy-printed dress by Thakoon Panichgul.
Barack and Michelle Obama with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Baden-Baden, Germany, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michele wears a poppy-printed dress by Thakoon Panichgul.   (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Barack and Michelle Obama pose with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and France's first lady Carla Bruni, during a welcoming ceremony in Strasbourg, France, Friday April 3, 2009.
Barack and Michelle Obama pose with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and France's first lady Carla Bruni, during a welcoming ceremony in Strasbourg, France, Friday April 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama kiss at the start of a town hall style meeting at Rhenus Sports Arena in Strasbourg, France, Friday, April 3, 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama kiss at the start of a town hall style meeting at Rhenus Sports Arena in Strasbourg, France, Friday, April 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Michelle Obama debuts a black-and-poppy coat and dress by Thakoon Panichgul for her meeting with with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the French first lady, in Strasbourg. Bruni-Sarkozy's coat is Dior.
Michelle Obama debuts a black-and-poppy coat and dress by Thakoon Panichgul for her meeting with with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the French first lady, in Strasbourg. Bruni-Sarkozy's coat is Dior.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Michelle O wears a Jason Wu dress and an asymmetrical Junya Watanabe cardigan.
Michelle O wears a Jason Wu dress and an asymmetrical Junya Watanabe cardigan.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, pool)
Gursharan Kaur, wife of India's PM, Obama, and Kim Yoon-ok of Korea during a visit to the Royal Opera House. Way to recycle: Those are the green Jimmy Choo %u201CGlacier%u201D pumps from the Inauguration.
Gursharan Kaur, wife of India's PM, Obama, and Kim Yoon-ok of Korea during a visit to the Royal Opera House. Way to recycle: Those are the green Jimmy Choo %u201CGlacier%u201D pumps from the Inauguration....   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, pool)
For dinner with at 10 Downing Street, Michelle donned an ivory and black silk crepe dress by Isabel Toledo.
For dinner with at 10 Downing Street, Michelle donned an ivory and black silk crepe dress by Isabel Toledo.   (AP Photo/Steve Parsons/pool)
The Isabel Toledo dress featured a bow detail at the waist.
The Isabel Toledo dress featured a bow detail at the waist.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
She paired the Isabel Toledo dress with a double strand of pearls...
She paired the Isabel Toledo dress with a double strand of pearls...   (AP Photo/John Stillwell/pool)
...and with a black cashmere cardigan by Alaia.
...and with a black cashmere cardigan by Alaia.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
Queen of style, meet Queen of England.
Queen of style, meet Queen of England.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
For her arrival at Buckingham Palace, she covered up with a satin opera coat by Jason Wu.
For her arrival at Buckingham Palace, she covered up with a satin opera coat by Jason Wu.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Group shot!
Group shot!   (AP Photo/Christopher Furlong/Pool)
Keeping it classy but casual, Michelle is head-to-toe J. Crew.
Keeping it classy but casual, Michelle is head-to-toe J. Crew.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
Her picks: J Crew's Crystal Constellation cardigan and its Dazzling-Dots pencil skirt in mint green jacquard.
Her picks: J Crew's Crystal Constellation cardigan and its Dazzling-Dots pencil skirt in mint green jacquard.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Michelle is a vision in chartreuse: a silk crepe sheath dress by Jason Wu dress. Also: a black duster by Michael Kors and an Azzedine Alaia studded belt.
Michelle is a vision in chartreuse: a silk crepe sheath dress by Jason Wu dress. Also: a black duster by Michael Kors and an Azzedine Alaia studded belt.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Michelle kicks off the fashion tour in a Thakoon ivory tulle tweed coat with grosgrain piping.
Michelle kicks off the fashion tour in a Thakoon ivory tulle tweed coat with grosgrain piping.   (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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sache
Apr 1, 09 2:37 PM CDT
Not surprised Michelle would be impressive. Reply
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NutsInNY
Apr 1, 09 5:15 PM CDT
"Storms...With Relaxed...Style"? Over the top headline, Newser, over the top. Reply
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Mr.C
Apr 3, 09 3:25 PM CDT
Shut the hell up media. How much are you goods being paid for her positive pres. You could even make GWB look good if you only printed this light fluffy crap. Reply
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PaleRider
Apr 3, 09 10:43 PM CDT
Funny, the press in Europe isn't saying this. Reply
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Apr 4, 09 10:40 AM CDT
Poor Loser, Pale Rider Reply
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