If a childhood forced into overly frilly holiday dresses left a bad taste in your mouth, let Michelle Obama [1]'s modern take cleanse your palette. The First Lady stepped out Wednesday to debut the White House holiday decorations [2] in a fit and flare jacquard Michael Kors dress and metallic pumps.
Sure, she stuck to the seasonal colors and added a bit of shine, but it's not so on the nose. The olive hue is a subtle nod to Christmas tones without feeling cheesy, while sleek silver heels lend polish, as opposed to conjuring up images of tinsel or holiday lights. That's the trick, right? Finding ways to add a festive touch without letting the holiday cheer wear you. Take a page from the FLOTUS's holiday dressing handbook [3] when you read on, then shop our editor's picks.
New York & Co. Eva Mendes Collection - Maria Jacquard Dress [4] ($70)
P.A.R.O.S.H. Floral Jacquard Dress [5] ($714)
Eva Mendes Collection - Maria Striped Jacquard Dress [6] ($80)
Tahari ASL Crystal-Embellished Jacquard Sheath Dress [7] ($148)
Shoshanna Mermaid Jacquard Svetlana Dress [8] ($65)
KUT from the Kloth Mock Neck Floral Jacquard Fit & Flare Dress [9] ($128)
Oscar de la Renta Jacquard Dress [10] ($445)
Slate & Willow Gabi Dress [11] ($50)
Christian Pellizzari Shimmering Teal Dress [12] ($100)
SNAZZY CHIC BOUTIQUE Green Goddess Dress [13] ($198)
Nine West Flax Pointed Toe Pumps [14] ($69)
Sarah Jessica Parker 'Aurora' Crystal Embellished d'Orsay Pump (Women) [15] ($545)
Barneys New York Viola Pumps - Silver [16] ($295)
Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps - Silver [17] ($695)
Jimmy Choo Abel Mirrored-Leather Pumps [18] ($675)