HOW Much is Michelle Obama's wardrobe worth?

Seems to me I remember hearing a lot of criticism over Gov. Sarah Palin's wardrobe from the Republican National Convention. For Michelle Obama, we already have $2,100 spent for the Inauguation Day look, and $7,000 for the Inauguration Night look (plus extra for accessories). Was taxpayer money spent on such lavishness? How much was spent total on Michelle Obama's wardrobe? I think Americans have the right to know.

(Information below obtained from the Detroit Free Press- http://www.freep.com/)

So, you loved Michelle Obama's inaugural style. Loved the yellow or citron or lemongrass or whatever color you want to call it dress and jacket she wore to the swearing-in ceremony? Loved the one-shoulder evening gown she wore to the balls? Me, too! But while I can often afford something from J. Crew, I simply cannot afford designer dresses or gowns. And odds are, most of you can't -- or don't want to -- either. So, you may be delighted to know that knock-offs of her winter white evening gown will be in stores by prom season. You can even pre-order one at www.edressme.com. And lots of stores carry the sheath-style dresses that Obama has made her fashion trademark. Read on for how we achieved Obama's day and evening looks for less.

MICHELLE OBAMA'S INAUGURATION DAY LOOK
Dress and matching coat by Isabel Toledo. A spring version will retail for about $1,500 at Barneys.
Leather gloves from J. Crew: probably about $100.
Jimmy Choo shoes. Probably about $500. (Photo on right by Jud McCrehin/USA Today)

MICHELLE OBAMA'S INAUGURATION NIGHT LOOK

One-shoulder winter white evening gown with organza floral details and silver threading custom-made by Jason Wu: Price unknown, but his gowns can cost up to $6,000.
Jewelry — diamond earrings, diamond ring and diamond bracelets: $1,000s. (Photo at left by Pablo Monsavais/AP)

One-shoulder white gown with flower sequin embellishments. $320 at http://www.edressme.com/

Tiered crystal chandelier earrings by Nadri, $138 at all local Nordstrom stores. To find a store or to buy these earrings online: www.nordstrom.com

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