For which Wu has designed low-priced fashions

Simon Collins, dean of the school of fashion at Parsons the New School for Design in New York, said the Obamas dressed in their typical fashion: one that shows pride in their appearance."They are a stylish couple, and their children look fabulous. Too many people get dressed in http://www.dressesforpromcheap.com/," he said. "They show it's good to dress up, take pride in how you look. ... It's a wonderful example for America and the rest of the world."Michelle Obama helped make Wu a household name by choosing a white chiffon gown he designed for the balls celebrating her husband's first inauguration in 2009. Wu, now 30, has since had significant commercial success, but his creations in the two inaugurations has won him a place in U.S. fashion history.

Dressing the first lady, a Harvard-trained lawyer known for her style, can be a huge boost for a fashion designer or retail chain.Praised for wearing high-end designers as well as pieces from mass-market stores, the first lady has won over fashion critics in her four years in http://www.dressesforpromcheap.com/night-moves-c-2.html."Icon's a big word and it sometimes gets over used, but I think if we're going to use it, we can use it now," said Steven Kolb, chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, adding, "What makes her a real icon is the work that she does and the woman that she is."

Dresses, sweaters, shoes and belts she has worn have sold out at retailers from designer showrooms to mass market chains including Gap Inc., J. Crew and Target Corp., for which Wu has designed low-priced fashions.Earlier on Monday, the first lady wore a navy coat and dress by designer Thom Browne, inspired by the fabric of a man's silk tie.Her belt and gloves were from http://www.dressesforpromcheap.com/kate-spade-new-york-c-3.html, a chain that is a fixture in U.S. shopping malls; the necklace and earrings were designed by Cathy Waterman. The suede boots were by Reed Krakoff, as was the short blue cardigan she wore to a celebratory lunch in the Capitol.