It's cool enough just seeing Michelle Obama [1] posing alongside famous TV producer Shonda Rhimes [2], but take in their fabulous knee-length dresses and you'll swoon. When the two ladies came together to speak at the Pennsylvania Conference For Women in Philadelphia, Shonda opted for a rainbow lace sheath. Meanwhile, Michelle stood by her side in a work-appropriate dress that grabbed our attention and didn't let go. (Sorry that we just personified a piece of clothing, but this pinstripe number is that good.)
Zoom in close and you'll see rows of differently sized buttons running across the wool fabric and the side slits of the design. Michelle let it speak for itself by wearing just one diamond ring and slipping into simple black pumps [3] with an ankle strap. Read on to admire her outfit from all angles when she took the stage with Shonda, then shop for similar not-so-average dresses that will earn you multiple enthusiastic head turns at the office this Fall [4].
Gloria Coelho Striped Midi Dress
Gloria Coelho Striped Midi Dress [6] ($649)
Sacai Striped Shirt Dress
Sacai Striped Shirt Dress [7] ($740, originally $1,481)
Each x Other Pinstriped Wool and Cotton Dress
Each x Other Pinstriped Wool and Cotton Dress [8] ($595, originally $850)
Jil Sander Dilly Dress
Jil Sander Dilly Dress [9] ($1,010)
Forever 21 Plus Size Open-Shoulder Dress
Forever 21 Plus Size Open-Shoulder Dress [10] ($38)
Claudie Pierlot Striped Self-Tie Satin Dress
Claudie Pierlot Striped Self-Tie Satin Dress [11] ($305)
Pendleton Ryer Striped Dress
Pendleton Ryer Striped Dress [12] ($100)
DSquared2 Dress
DSquared2 Dress [13] ($1,377)
Pierre Balmain Stripe Dress
Pierre Balmain Stripe Dress [14] ($893, originally $1,275)