Michelle's Cover Dress: $126.75

First lady moves from J.Crew to Talbots
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Apr 8, 2009 9:22 AM CDT
Michelle's Cover Dress: $126.75
Michelle Obama wore a Talbots dress on the cover of Essence.   (PRNewsFoto/ESSENCE Magazine, Timothy White)

Michelle Obama continues to rock recession chic, this time by appearing on the cover of Essence clad in a $126.75 dress from Talbots, E! reports. A Talbots exec said the company sent clothes to Michelle’s stylist after the inauguration, but her appearance on the cover was a surprise—and instantly skyrocketed the dress to best-seller status. Talbots promptly ordered 1500 more to meet demand.
(More Michelle Obama stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X