Michelle Obama Becomes1st First Lady to Wear Vintage Dress to Public Event

New York Post is hating on Michelle Obama for wearing a thrift-store dress to the "Christmas in Washington" concert, set to air on TNT Friday night. The black-lace overlay dress, reportedly costs $2500 and is a 1950s piece. According to the NY Post, it is believed to be the first vintage dress worn by a first lady to a public event. It was made by American designer Norman Norelli, who died in 1972.

The store's owners would not say how much the first lady paid for the dress, but prices for vintage clothing have risen dramatically as quality pieces have become wildly popular among celebrities and on the red carpet. One estimate for this hand-me-down was $2,500.

Obama's fashion choices frequently make headlines. In the past, her outfits have immediately become hot sellers at department stores and specialty retailers -- even leading to long lines and waiting lists for specific pieces. Source: NY Post

Well, call it what you want, the right wing is hating on Mrs. Obama's dress and there's really no reason to. So what if the dress cost $2,500? The Drudge Report and others have forgotten that the Obamas were fairly wealthy when he ascended the presidency. I can't seem to remember them bitching about the expensive taste of Republican first ladies -- Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and Laura Bush, to name a few. I guess one has to be mindful of the fact that you will always have detractors and haters when you are famous.

To see a picture of the dress, CLICK HERE.