First Ladies Of Fashion: Who Is 2009's Best-Dressed Worldly Woman? (PHOTOS, POLL)

When Michelle Obama moved into the White House in January, America unknowingly welcomed its newest style star, but our FLOTUS is hardly the only fashion-conscious leading lady to grace the globe. From French-chic Carla Bruni to Syria's natural beauty Asma al-Assad to Japan's quirky Miyuki Hatoyama, the world has a lot of mode to make it go 'round.

We've chosen a dozen of our favorite potential first ladies of fabulous...but what do you think? Who looked fab in 2009? And who looked drab?

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[teddybear1]

01:52 PM on 03/15/2010

the wife of Prime Minister Rudd...oh my.

[jmacncheese]

02:25 PM on 01/04/2010

Michelle, you are great but lose those open-toe flats! UGH!

[PresidentRobertBooth]

09:34 PM on 01/01/2010

Carla Bruni by far.



I'm sorry for all the people saying "Michelle Obama!!!" but that's wishful thinking.

She's a fine woman, superb mother, great first lady, and an intellectual role model for America women in particular

But this is style we're talking about

[Niasia]

12:33 AM on 01/01/2010

Sheika hands down. She is covered yet she exudes beauty and grace and she sneaks in sultry.

[ARTIST50]

10:24 PM on 12/31/2009

How can Sarah Brown be included in this group with that silly little hat and those huge beads? Where was her consultant that day?

[PRINCECHARMED]

07:59 AM on 12/30/2009

Sheikha and Michelle should be different women without all that make up!!!!

[deschl]

07:02 AM on 12/30/2009

didn't someone just try to blow up a plane on christmas day??????????????

[Furby2]

10:48 AM on 12/30/2009

Did you get lost on the way to the World section?

[JBoy]

02:56 AM on 12/30/2009

Asma, Letizia, and Rania would make a hot top 3, with honorable mention to Carla for #4.

[LeftLeanWing]

10:22 PM on 12/29/2009

I think they are all Amazing
All in their own way and respective to their own cultural sensibilities !

This is like choosing which is better-- the cherry, the strawberry or the mango.?

[jesselee26]

12:05 PM on 12/30/2009

the cherry ;)

[H321]

10:18 PM on 12/29/2009

I LOOOOOVE Michelle all black ensemble in the middle. The tight tights long leather gloves and beautiful jacket! I love it when she dresses really sophisticated like that. She is 5'11 if anyone can pull off the high-fashion look its Michelle.

[evgolightly]

11:17 AM on 12/30/2009

Me too -- love the boots, gloves, the whole thing looks great. Also like the fuschia dress on her.

[jesselee26]

12:06 PM on 12/30/2009

that's my favorite of the three on this article for her too.... would kill for that height.... or those arms!

[Pleneras]

09:40 PM on 12/29/2009

This isn't working well. France, Syria, Jordan... pure Class. Mrs O is a 7.

[duze]

09:36 PM on 12/29/2009

United States, Spain, Paris and Sheika Mojad. Although fabulous, Michelle Obama is much more than fashion and it's about time someone bought the subject up!

[tj101]

01:17 PM on 12/30/2009

I tried, but was told that my opinion was wrong. Classy bunch here.

[jaylanie23]

09:10 PM on 12/29/2009

MICHELLE OBAMA IS ALWAYS # 1 !!!

[2belinda]

08:56 PM on 12/29/2009

Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano is stylish and timeless.
I love Mrs. Obama's fashion choices most of the time. Sometimes, I wish she would accessorize less.
Chantal Biya looks fab-u-lous and that she might be fun to be around.
Carla Bruni does elegant and casual together nicely.
Sonsoles Espinosa ) is very modern and attractive.

[kmk04]

08:21 PM on 12/29/2009

Rania, Letizia and Carla Bruni for the trifecta. MO for a close fourth.

[NevaforLeadership]

08:49 PM on 12/29/2009

Agree. First Lady of Syria could join the group as well.

I usually would not put Michelle Obama among the top group; however, based on her outfits shown in this poll, she belongs in the top group.