Michelle Obama's Election Night Dress Hits The Sales Rack

The Narciso Rodriguez red and black dress that First Lady Michelle Obama donned on the night of her husband's election is now on the sale rack at Bergdorf Goodman, Madison Avenue Spy reports. Originally priced at $4,400, the frock can be all yours for $1,540--if you're a size 8. Let us know if you'll be the one to purchase this piece of fashion history! And check out what the dress's designer had to say about Michelle's controversial fashion choice.

Comments

[An Independent Woman]

10:30 AM on 04/08/2010

I'd buy the dress just for the laughs... or for Halloween. A definate miss for the FLOTUS, but usually she looks lovely. I love the fact that though she could afford to wear super expensive designer clothes all the time, she chooses, more often than not, clothing available to all of us.

[theredqueen]

09:49 AM on 04/08/2010

I didn't like this dress but I think part of the problem could have been that it didn't televise well. Probably many of have had pictures taken and the outfit we thought looked fine just didn't work in the photo. Anyhow, I'm sure this dress will be revered as it was worn by the future first lady on the night of all nights.

[CJAY]

08:49 AM on 04/08/2010

Unfortunately, I think it's terribly strange looking and quite ugly! It was terribly unflattering, and that sweater was just too casual for such a memorable occasion. She's worn some beautiful dresses, but so many don't do anything for her. She wore a full skirted purple floral shirt dress when Obama accepted the nomination, I think it was, also terribly casual for the occasion, but it looked wonderful on her. She defintely needs a stylist who will help her dress properly for the occasion , and also help her choose more flattering styles.

[KarateKid]

07:56 PM on 04/07/2010

I like the First Lady a lot, but that dress.......no.

[t iessa]

07:54 PM on 04/07/2010

I remember thinking on election night what an odd dress it was. After seeing so many of her other "fashion" choices after a year, it looks pretty good!

[patriciacaldwell]

01:50 PM on 04/08/2010

Your typical response. Why don't you surprise us and mix it up sometime?

[t iessa]

04:46 PM on 04/08/2010

It's too bad you either can't read or have no memory. I've been complimentary when it's warranted. Maybe if she changed it up a little and dressed better more often you'd be happier with my comments. Oh, well...

[Ayeesha]

06:26 PM on 04/07/2010

I absolutely loved the dress, on the runway and on Election night. I simply loved it. I said that that was one dress that I would love to buy if I had the money. The people that were so venomous about something as meaningless as a dress were the same ignant people that were sat up in their log cabins, drowning their sorrows in moonshine on the night that America voted for Obama. It was a good insight for Michelle. No doubt it was food for thought and reminded her to gird her armour against the negative press for the next 8 years.

[ClosetDesigner]

11:47 AM on 04/07/2010

It will sell, it's a collector's item. I'd like to see what in her closet.

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[Ayeesha]

07:23 AM on 04/08/2010

I definitely agree. Michelle has arrived !!! Not everyone will love her fashion choices but for many women especially black women her arrival is a breath of fresh air. Black women have their own idol to fawn over and emulate. I wish Michelle was around when I was growing up. From her hard work, determination, drive, fashion choices, passion, intelligence ...............She is such an inspiration.

[swan1]

11:29 AM on 04/07/2010

It looked better on the runway. I thought it made her look wide. I love her is straight form fitting dresses is a single color.

[LemonGrass2]

03:59 PM on 04/07/2010

I know, he re-did it for her, obviously, and the changes were apparently "modesty" decisions. As a more modest dress though, it just doesn't work! That she then covered it with her damned little cashmere cardigan made it far too homely. Oh well, Narciso got the glory, which he deserves.

[rain33]

10:26 AM on 04/07/2010

wow it probably go fast like the spring dress that she wore on the view too.

[Ayeesha]

06:29 PM on 04/07/2010

It will fly off the shelves. I can't afford it so.............

[rain33]

08:54 PM on 04/07/2010

maybe it will sell it in other stores like sears or dots

[Sunnyhorse]

10:09 AM on 04/07/2010

I thought the dress was gorgeous and never understood all the shrieking over it.

[raphaella]

10:26 AM on 04/07/2010

me too.it is the dress that makes this german took notice of her unique style. she carries all her outfits with great confidence.women should take a page out of her book.

[MMJones]

05:31 PM on 04/07/2010

yep, I loved it. How refreshing to NOT have a buttoned-up, St.-John-knitted FLOTUS!!!

[napasonoma]

06:19 PM on 04/08/2010

Yes, you are right.
I too find those chic, stylish, well presented Nancy Reagan-types, who always look picture perfect and properly dressed for the occasion, so utterly common.

[TruGal]

08:56 AM on 04/07/2010

When the new First Lady-elect walked out in that dress, I shrieked in disappointment. But then the strangest thing happened... I started to love her in it more each time I saw it. Anyone else feel that way, too?

[Maezeppa]

09:34 AM on 04/07/2010

It was such a thrilling night, they could have all walked out in burlap sacks and I don't think I'd have really noticed or cared.

[Cloball]

09:59 AM on 04/07/2010

Yes, me too. I thought, oh no! Picture the dress in a dark blue where its red and it wouldn't have looked quite so bad. At least people wouldn't have thought black widow!