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- Dress made by fashion designer Donna RiccoDaily Kos: Fluffy Diary Alert: Michelle Obama's Donna Ricco Dress (June 19, 2008)
- Sold at retail chain White House/Black Market
- White House/Black Market sells only women's black and white clothing and accessories
- Dress retails for $148
- White House/Black Market press release describes dress as a "tank leaf print dress"The Wall Street Journal: Michelle Obama: Fashion's New Darling? (June 19, 2008)
- Retailer says stores began selling out of dress shortly after Obama's View appearanceThe Wall Street Journal: Michelle Obama: Fashion's New Darling? (June 19, 2008)
- Sundress was on back order through mid-August 2008 on company's website
- White House/Black Market a division of Chico'sThe News-Press: Michelle Obama Appears on The View Wearing Dress... (June 18, 2008)
- 322 stores nationwideThe News-Press: Michelle Obama Appears on The View Wearing Dress... (June 18, 2008)
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On June 18, 2008, Michelle Obama wore a $148 dress during her co-hosting appearance on the ABC daytime television talk show The View. Shortly after Obama mentioned she'd bought the sundress at a store that sells "all black and white stuff," clothing retailer White House/Black Market reported a significant jump in sales of the dress at several of its stores.Shenanigans (Politico): The Dress (June 20, 2008)
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Michelle Obama View Dress Questions
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Do you think Michelle Obama was trying to make a statement with the dress she wore to the Inaugural Balls? 3 AnswersI think she makes a statement with each outfit she wears. Her choice of clothing seems to make people like her more, thinking "this woman is real." It also he... read more -
Were Michelle Obama's shorts too short? 7 AnswersI think this is fine. She wasn't going to a business meeting. This was just a trip with the kids. Its interesting that the Obamas get criticism for their casual... read more -
Should Google Apologize for future Search Results? As they apologized today for a Michelle Obama result. 5 AnswersNo. It has a disclaimer that the views expressed are not those of Google or its staff. Google is a search engine - it trolls the web looking for content. If i... read more -
What did you think of Michelle Obamas Inauguration outfits? 2 AnswersI liked her ceremony dress and the way her jacket matched. At least I did from a distance. Up close it looks like it should be on a couch in my Grandmother's ho... read more
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