Expressing Style

Back in 1981, I was captivated by the fairy tale story of Diana Spencer and Prince Charles. Being a teenager at this time, I was of course fascinated by the idea of the common girl marrying the rich, not-so-handsome heir to the British throne. What captivated me more was the fashion story. I loved what we all thought was a charmed life filled with beautiful gowns, diamond tiaras, feathery hats, and fur-trimmed coats. Of course we later learned better.

One fashion memory of Pricess Di came on the last night of the royal couple’s tour of Australia in 1983 when she gave the world it’s first real glimpse of her independent sense of style. Instead of the more conservative, full, ruffly gowns she’d been wearing, she chose a white, heavily beaded, off-the-shoulder gown by Hachi, a Japanese designer working in London.

Our Michelle is a wee bit older than Princess Di was when she joined the ranks of most-watched women. As such, she already has a solid handle on her own style. Given what we know about Michelle so far, I began thinking about what she might wear if she wanted to go outside the box. I came up with this rich chocolate gown with zebra-esque detailing. I think it’s still in line with the basics of her style but is stretches them a bit.

America, let me know what you think – comment away!