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    sybann: She looks... pale. Seriously. This woman is one smart cookie. Read the article. She's intentionally presenting a warm fuzzy domestic side of herself w... more »
    Kilotwat: I find the article more interesting for the parts on how Michelle Obama is interested and even involved in policy and legislation, but chooses not to ... more »
    Sodypop: This past weekend I bought the prettiest shift dress. I love a well made shift dress and they are so hard to find. Michelle just rocks shifts dresses! more »
    ZemarSea Urchin: After reading the article I feel rather disapointed. A powerful, capable, strong, multi-dimensional women is being softened. The only image that a pub... more »
    JerseyCurl: Some years ago, I worked for a state treasurer who was super-smart, dynammic, intelligent, creative, and a great boss. Like all state cabinet members,... more »
    tscheese: For some reason the little purple bow on her neckline is fucking hilarious to me. It's like "serious dress. Serious dress. EXTREMELY SERIOUS DRESS!" a... more »
    ellaesther: Dear producers of magazines, I am a middle aged mother of two with an advanced degree, living firmly in the upper middle class. Here's what I want fro... more »
    Brigit: Why did they Photoshop her armpits (among other things)? more »
    Maritsa: An ex-colleague of mine worked for Lesley Jane Seymour and had zero good things to say about here, FWIW. more »
    EkaterinaBallerina: I think I'm more offended by how whitened she is on the cover. Her skin looks like four shades lighter than it should be. So what was the deal, More? ... more »
    Devonna: That NYT article was fascinating - I love that she doesn't let the mags call the shots on her clothes. I think Michelle Obama exhibits much more confi... more »
    casi nadie: All this furor about Michelle Obama being made into a style icon makes me wonder: What did people think about Jackie O being made into an icon in her ... more »
    tscheese: "You're fat! Wear makeup! Oh, look, your uterus is fucking your shit up again, ha ha! You spend too much on stupid shit. Buy stuff!" Oh, ladymags. You... more »
    lalaland13: I think they did something to her arms. Or is that just me? They're not that skinny. They're toned and lovely, not sticks like they appear to be here. more »
    ellaesther: Dear More Magazine, I am your target demographic -- 44 years old, masters degree, upper middle class -- and I couldn't find your magazine less interes... more »
  • #maghag

    Less Is More

    "We were like, ‘Excuse me, we tell you what to wear,' said [the editor] of More, who said [Obama] refused to wear anything other than her own clothes." How'd that work out? [NY Times]