Mrs. Obama wore a custom-made sleeveless dress by Tracy Reese, showing off her famously-toned arms. She paired the printed frock, in pink and gold with blue-gray trim around the hem of its full skirt, with $245 J. Crew heels in“rhubarb.”
Ms. Reese, an African American designer who was born in Detroit and launched her collection in New York more than a decade ago, is known for her use of bright colors and flattering, feminine silhouettes. She is among the more affordable designers selling in luxury department stores, with dresses running around $350.
