Obama: I Feel 'A Little Odd' Wearing A Suit in Hawaii (PHOTOS)

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The Obamas hit Hawaii this weekend, although the purpose wasn't simply a jaunt to the president's (actual) birthplace. President Obama is hosting the Asia-Pacific (APEC) summit, meeting with leaders such as Hu Jintao of China, Lien Chan of Taiwan and Dmitry Medvedev of Russia.

For the meeting of so many world leaders and their spouses, the president and the first lady got appropriately dolled up. Michelle, for one, looked stunning in a pink and gray off-the-shoulder frock. But President Obama was a little less comfortable in his formal attire, telling an audience on Saturday that wearing a jacket and tie in Hawaii felt "a little odd."

He added, according to the Miami Herald:

"In all my years of living in Hawaii and visiting Hawaii, this is the first time I've ever worn a suit."

So does he usually wear a Hawaiian shirt? Sometimes, although he usually prefers a solid tee. But Obama teased President Medvedev, saying:

"My understanding is that he's been spotted in a Hawaiian shirt, walking and enjoying the good weather... I don't know if anybody got pictures of this."

We truly wish they had. Unfortunately we only have pics of the suited-up politicos and some rather stylish first ladies in colorful formalwear, as they posed before the evening's reception and traditional luau. Also photographed was Michelle Obama the day before, when she threw on a casual teal sheath to tour Ma'o Organic Farms and get to know the youth who run it.

Check out photos from the Obamas' Hawaiian trip below... and, if you're like us, be seriously envious of the warm, sunny weather.

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[johnnie stallings]

07:13 PM on 11/14/2011

magestic magnificent marvelous,mesmerizing MICHELLE Brilliant bright bold brave BARACK
OBAMAS 2012

[Say Hello To The Fox]

11:12 AM on 11/14/2011

Shes beautiful. Love almost all of the dresses she picks. The Hawaiian looks were fantastic.

[katn1084]

01:50 AM on 11/14/2011

Love Mrs. Obama's dress. The cut and color are so flattering.

[msstrick40]

01:35 AM on 11/14/2011

Mrs. Obama looking spectacular as ever. I love that dress.

[IndependentAndProud]

01:22 AM on 11/14/2011

Spam

[Passenger57]

10:25 PM on 11/13/2011

Maybe he could have went with a lighter color and/or material...

[kooldalai]

10:26 PM on 11/13/2011

He's gorgeous....and he gets better with age.

[LinaJo]

11:45 PM on 11/13/2011

We're ALL mixed with something! What's your point?!

[Say Hello To The Fox]

03:00 AM on 11/18/2011

No we aren't all mixed with something. Sorry.

[kooldalai]

10:15 PM on 11/13/2011

Wow, Fox News is airing the President's press conference in Hawaii.

[Tater Salad]

02:42 PM on 11/14/2011

Unless you can provide facts and not the ramblings of Donald Trump to support your argument, you will lose every time.

[GirlOutWest]

09:55 PM on 11/13/2011

Loved the First Lady's evening dress. Just beautiful, Mrs. Obama looked better than ever.

[kooldalai]

09:47 PM on 11/13/2011

I love, love, love the Obama's....they are both so tall. intelligent and regal. Love them both and proud to have them as the first couple of America.

[rowdiman]

09:21 PM on 11/13/2011

At this point, wear whatever the heck you want-the haters will find something wrong with anything you do.

OBAMA 2012

[kooldalai]

09:49 PM on 11/13/2011

That's what haters do...ignore them, they're just envious. The President and First Lady are model citizens....intelligent, good parents, kind and giving and beautiful. I love them too....fanned.

[msstrick40]

01:38 AM on 11/14/2011

Now that's the truth.

[Clarabell]

09:19 PM on 11/13/2011

I must be the only one who doesn't like M's dress. The colors don't work for me at all.

[kooldalai]

09:50 PM on 11/13/2011

To each his own....I love the dress....love her!

[Clarabell]

10:30 PM on 11/13/2011

My comment has nothing to do with her personally.

[msstrick40]

01:41 AM on 11/14/2011

It's something about it I like. You maybe right on the color...but I do like the style. She seems to have really toned up...and she looks stunning in it.

[Clarabell]

12:22 PM on 11/14/2011

The dress alone is nice, it's that pink thing, whatever it is, that doesn't do it for me.

[RU Mad II]

07:57 PM on 11/13/2011

Obama:" I Feel 'A Little Odd' Wearing A Suit in Hawaii."

Suit: " I feel a little odd being empty."

[Dupree]

08:10 PM on 11/13/2011

The only people that think this Harvard Graduate, bestselling author of two books that he personally written, Lawyer who presented argument before the Supreme Court and President...is an empty suit....is empty headed and can not comprehend the depth of his knowledge that eludes their little minds....if I could be so generous to assume they even have one..

[Clarabell]

09:17 PM on 11/13/2011

it must be really tough -- not having anything between your ears!

[msstrick40]

01:40 AM on 11/14/2011

It's not even aware of it.

[LinaJo]

06:56 PM on 11/13/2011

Okay. President O is one of the finest, most handsome, gentle souls I've yet to meet! Dayum...I've always tried to respect him and our First Lady...but good gawd that man is SSOOO desirable! Whew! I've gotten some of it out!

[rowdiman]

09:23 PM on 11/13/2011

x2...already a fan:)

[kooldalai]

10:00 PM on 11/13/2011

Honey, I fell ya! I got a crush on Obama!