Michelle Obama At Department Of Health And Human Services: Flirty Skirty (PHOTOS)

First lady Michelle Obama addressed the Department Of Health And Human Services on Tuesday, where she spoke about making small changes in diet and exercise habits to improve health and fitness.

Her outfit was elegant and understated. She wore a black jersey under a black cardigan, and a purple print skirt. And, of course, no outfit would be complete without one of her signature brooches.

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Comments

[chulanow]

07:42 AM on 10/16/2009

Outfit is Ok, but it's a stretch to call it flirty.

[thevillagewag]

10:08 PM on 10/15/2009

Show me the flirty skirt !!!!!!!!!

[S1m0n]

03:59 AM on 10/15/2009

I'm sure all those ladies were having a wonderful time, but theres something a little sad about a woman as accomplished as Michelle Obama being limited in her public appearances to topic as safe and uncontroversial as these. Do you think MO ever has to fight the urge to make mischief? To say something, absurd, ridiculous, outrageous, or surreal? It's probably a good idea that I don't have her job.

[Shzron1946]

11:41 AM on 10/15/2009

As a well-educated and experienced professional woman, I am sure Michelle knows how--and WHEN--to make mischief--and acts accordingly.

[ElsaIndy]

12:34 PM on 10/15/2009

Some of what she said was somewhat silly like stand up while watching TV...maybe that was a joke or she was being sarcastic.

The issue of obesity in children could be tackled in a big way; visiting schools and eating lunch in school lunch rooms, talking with nutritionists and parent and educators about school meals, school recess, physical education programs, nutrition classes in school, soda and candy machines in schools, after school programs and so on.

It is a question of whether she is really interested in this topic and whether, if she is interested in this issue, the PR team will let her do anything with it .

[LoveGov]

02:07 PM on 10/15/2009

I'm sure you're doing all you can to address the obesity issue, aren't you?

FYI, complaining about what the First Lady is or is not doing doesn't count.

[WinterParkMom]

09:36 PM on 10/14/2009

Flirty skirty? Really? Where's the skirty?

[ColoradoArtLover]

05:35 PM on 10/14/2009

Lousy photos! Argh.

[capricorndevil]

03:47 PM on 10/14/2009

i am yet to see (a pic) the skirt.

[SimplyBkuz]

01:49 PM on 10/14/2009

What's so flirty? The title implies she's wearing something scandalous. Grow up.

[GeneQueen]

11:36 AM on 10/14/2009

What skirt?

[tjpw0850]

09:52 AM on 10/14/2009

Michelle is an outstanding role model for all girls and young ladies around the world. I LOVE my First Lady.

[roshni]

12:04 PM on 10/14/2009

Agree completely.
OUr FLOTUS is a force! She knows how to be herself anf have fun.

[Rivercs]

04:09 PM on 10/14/2009

Absolutely! About time girls and young women of all colors had a woman of substance to look up to who is not an entertainer. About time we all did.

[Mildred Dejean]

09:18 AM on 10/14/2009

OUR FRIST LADY LOOKED WONDERFUL AS ALWAYS HER SKIRT IS NICE.

[ItHasToBeSaid]

09:35 AM on 10/14/2009

Yes, she absolutely did. Agree on both points. :~)

[Weirdwriter]

01:27 AM on 10/14/2009

The photos are not much to go by; wish they had included better pics. The brooch is a nice touch.

Ms. Obama is a smart, intelligent woman, and if I don't always like her wardrobe choices, I still applaud her for not falling into that political wives stereotype with the iron hair and uber-matched look.

[roshni]

12:04 PM on 10/14/2009

She is her own person. That is what I love about her.

[gabbywill]

11:56 PM on 10/13/2009

The First Lady looked beautiful tonight! I couldn't see very well what exactly she had on by watching the live stream on the White House site, but from what I could see she looked great. Hair and makeup on point as usual. The whole family looked like they were having a ball at their table. The President even danced with Thalia for a few seconds! It was cute in the end, when the whole family got on stage and danced. Malia and Sasha got on Sheila E's timbales and jammed! I know they'll never forget that! I can't wait until it comes on TV so I can record it. It was just too cute! Also, I don't usually care for George Lopez, he was actually funny tonight!

[LoveGov]

12:09 AM on 10/14/2009

Thanks for the heads-up! I can't wait to see it!

[gabbywill]

12:44 AM on 10/14/2009

You're welcome!

[gabbywill]

12:13 AM on 10/14/2009

The President dancing with Thalia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oFT9QjBjUI

[LoveGov]

12:22 AM on 10/14/2009

That was so cute!

I've always been lukewarm on George Lopez, too but he was such a loyal and hard-working supporter of the president during the campaign, I even watch his show now!

[AleshiaMassey]

01:53 AM on 10/14/2009

Thanks! It's so nice to have this vibrant family in the WH, compared to the stiff's that were there for the last 8yrs...

[FrenchWomenDont]

11:04 PM on 10/13/2009

She looks fantastic as always!

[LoveGov]

11:14 PM on 10/13/2009

Yes, she does, doesn't she! It just drives the h@ters crazy. Look how many times Stalk-azon has posted, each one more flailing and desperate and ridiculous than the next! LOL!

[rcwblessed]

01:01 AM on 10/14/2009

Stalkazon is probably a 5'0" x 5X no-life, low-life. How can anyone be that h@teful?

[roshni]

12:08 PM on 10/14/2009

I love my FLOTUS and always will. She is COOL!

[Helloamanda]

10:42 PM on 10/13/2009

shes a fierce female love her!

http://www.helloamanda.com/

[Shall0wJ]

12:24 AM on 10/15/2009

"Shes a fierce female love her!"--Really?

...Yea but you claim Megan Fox is soo 'overrrated'--ur such a spineless buttkisser.

[Applecheeks]

10:21 PM on 10/13/2009

I love my First Lady. How's that for positive?

[roshni]

12:08 PM on 10/14/2009

Thanks. Co-sign and fanned.