Michelle Obama's Fashion Diplomacy

Plain and Fancy
For her first meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, Mrs. Obama chose a simple color palette in dressy fabrics. Her black satin Jason Wu coat (not pictured) had a nice swing, and her black and white Isabel Toledo ensemble, layered with an Azzedine Alaia cardigan, has a discreet crinoline underneath for a little retro-volume. Oh, and she wore a new pulled-back hairstyle, too.

• Michelle Obama's Jason Wu Dress