Michelle Obama doesn’t teeter around in six inch heels like Victoria, but both women lean towards a structured dress with a nipped waist.  While we anxiously wait for this fashion pairing, see three dresses that work for both women:

This Donna Ricco Belted Jersey Dress with Oversized Collar ($138) has a similar shape of the Roland Mouret dresses Victoria regularly wears. The draped collard and defined waist would look great on Michelle Obama.

Both of these ladies like prints, and this Calvin Klein Printed System Dress ($129) has a great graphic print we could see Mrs. Obama pairing with a black cardigan.

Neither Michelle Obama nor Victoria Beckham are afraid to show off their legs, and this See by Chloé Cotton-blend shift dress ($360) would be great for lunches on the White House lawn. And if  she is in the mood to add some shape, we suggest this  Limited Floral Skinny Patent Leather Belt ($26.50).

Check out the best black dresses, and then see our favorite blazers and skinny jeans to add to your wardrobe.

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One wear of this necklace is the same price as your daily coffee. Three months out of the year you are bound to grab this staple – made with freshwater pearls and hand knotted on silk thread. The strands’ varying lengths and sizes make a modern statement, and you can wear this necklace for formal and casual events. Do you want to be known as the grandmother who passed along the cheap pearls? Didn’t think so.

See our guide to Michelle Obama’s style, then check out more items worth the investment in our other fashion math posts.

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Observe the rules of Obama style: After poring through her outfits, this woman knows how to layer and how to recycle. She also knows what her best colors are and works her wardrobe around that palette. Even more importantly, she choose a few core cuts that flatter her body. From there, everything just falls into place, over, and over, and over….

Shop in the same color palette to create easily interchangeable ensembles. A dress can easily go from summer to winter with a like-colored tissue-weight, long-sleeve tee underneath, like this one, for under $10.

Add a brooch, like this turquoise one, to change a plain dress into something special.

Buy cardigans. Lots of them. They work in every length, and every color, with every outfit. We’re partial to these: wear the Banana Republic lavender cardigan with black, blue, or other neutrals, and this yellow Vince cardigan, which looks really fresh with gray or khaki dresses.

Pick one standout item, like a wide belt with a unique pattern, that can be used to accent everything.

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If the D-list reality stars Snooki, JWoww, and The Situation get their way, the guidos and guidettes of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” may very well be sitting beside Anna Wintour at Fashion Week. Faux tans, fake boobs, and white Hanes tanks would certainly be on parade, except in the case that a few of the ladies wind up walking the catwalks–yes, designers have approached them to model.  [NY Post]

Now, the good news:

“Conscious consumerism” gets a leg up thanks to a Scarlett Johansson and Mango collaboration. Profits from the $30 handbag, set to launch early March, will go to Oxfam to help Haiti. The canvas tote dons an old map of Haiti and ScarJo’s signature. Until then, get charitable with these purchases to help Haiti. [Racked]

First Lady Michelle Obama suits up in a red herringbone number by Peter Soronen to discuss the obesity epidemic, looking polished and put-together, like usual. Nab Mrs. O’s savvy style with her sharp State of the Union ensemble.  [The Examiner]

Casual brand, American Eagle Outfitters, is launching a cosmetics label debuting in March. In the meantime, you can get these beauty favorites without a wait. [Stylelist]

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Our picks to mimic her look tonight, so no matter which side of the political fence you tend to lean, we can all agree this first lady has serious style worth copying.

Step 1: This J.Crew cashmere tee feels soft, and is available in a ton of colors (though of course we’re partial to Michelle Obama’s royal purple).

Step 2: Adds a voluminous skirt, like this skirt by INC. Take a cue from Michelle Obama’s State of the Union outfit and mix fabrics!

Step 3: Simply add a strand of pearls–the easiest way to make any simple outfit seem more elegant–perfect for busy women everywhere, including Michelle Obama.

Step 4: Turn this sweet belt around and fasten it at the waist, and you’ve got the First Lady’s casual but chic look State of the Union look.

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1. Michelle Obama

As Michelle Obama moved into our lives as First Lady, she kept her fashion guns running strong.  Mixing politics with pretty, her style never stopped looking fresh.

2. Kate Moss

From hosting the Met Gala to pulling out another hot Topshop collaboration, the fashion darling  has graced the business world with her signature supermodel style.

3. Rihanna

Her songs top the charts but her looks  are always unexpected. We love how Rihanna keeps singer style interesting with her edgy fashion taste.

4. Blake Lively

A favorite of the Gossip Girl crew, this blonde beauty’s most scene-stealing feature is her covetable tresses.

5. Cameron Diaz

Our favorite All-American actress always keeps it fresh and lovely. Her pink asymmetrical dress stole the spotlight at the Golden Globe Awards.

6. Madonna

The material girl just won’t stop–still making music, the muse to fashion houses, Madge always embodies fashion’s spirit.

7. Rachel Zoe

The celeb stylist stole our hearts on the Rachel Zoe Project.  Her peppy LA spirit and boho style keeps us on our toes, ready for the next season of fashion inspiration.

8. Kate Beckinsale

Girls want to look like her, and guys want to be with her. Esquire named the brunette babe Sexiest Woman Alive, but we have just a big of a crush on her clothes.

9. Betty Draper

Sure she may be a TV show character, but that doesn’t mean Mad Men’s Betty Draper doesn’t make us want to update our wardrobe with a touch of ’60s-inspired chic.

For more on celeb style, check out our guide to  celebrity denim, celebrity scarves and celebrity sunglasses.

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If you wear this belt on New Year’s Eve, then wear it for the next two months every Saturday night out and once a week to work over a neutral cardigan or dress,  it will have cost you about the same as a bottle of water a day. The timing is perfect, actually. By the time March rolls around, there will be new trends to embrace and you can retire this glittery belt knowing you made it worth the 25 bucks. And when glitter and sequins come back-and you know they will because everything always does-you can whip out your sparkly belt and it will be as good as new.

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1. Vivienne Westwood is getting behind her pet cause: rainforest deforestation. She’s designed a t-shirt, (at left) to raise money and awareness. No word what date the limited edition tee will be available, but something tells us it’s going to get a lot of attention, in her signature loud-print style. See our list of Gifts That Give Back in the meantime. [Vogue UK]

2. We’re guilty of wanting to gobble up a Burberry trench–but now we actually can. At Pret-à-Portea at The Berkeley hotel  in London, get desserts with designer labels—munch on a Dior macaroon or Matthew Williamson mousse, and Burberry trench cookies. To get great looks for less, see our guide to cheap jewelry and Gifts For The Brand Addict.  [Daily Mail]

3. The other night on Oprah’s Christmas at the White House special, while we were focused on Michelle Obama’s Azzedine Alaia dress, President Obama made a comment about the Garavelli brooch he gave Michelle as a gift. Now the company is being innundated with orders. See more Michelle Obama style, and our guide to the best necklaces around.  [WWD]

4. Christina Ricci will star in a two-minute film (directed by Sting’s son) modeling a DKNY handbag in four scenes, called Four Play, showing the bag’s versatility. Check out all the of-the-moment handbags and overnight bags now. [WWD]

See more Gifts For Everyone including lots of sales and deals on them–Even Passive Aggressive Gifts For Your Frenemy.

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If you stick to one velvet item at a time, you’ll be fine. Let us guide you with these stylish velvet finds.

This tailored velvet blazer will dress up a pair of skinny jeans or provide a little extra coverage over a strapless party dress.

We love this velvet dress because it’s versatile enough to wear with heels or a fancy pair of ballet flats.

Complement the high collar on this velvet top with an amazing pair of statement earrings.

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Michelle Obama appears with the President tonight in Oprah’s “Christmas at the White House special”–and the web is already chattering about the v-neck purple velvet dress she’s wearing (it’s Azzedine Alaia, in case you’re wondering).

Here, we’ve included a few options to get her festive attire look for less this year:

1. Get the same long-sleeved v-neck dress look, in a wallet-friendly version, with a subtle print and tie waist.

2. This Jones New York shirt dress is made of a luxe-looking material that’s unmistakably festive. Elbow length sleeves and a tie waist make it comfortable and easy to move around in while looking elegant–especially if you’re hosting the party at your place this year.

3. Stay warm in a this Tahari by Arthur S. Levine knit sweater dress with cable knit details–so versatile (aka not too festive), you can wear it over again throughout the season.

Check out our further coverage – our guides to festive attire and party dresses, we’ve got all your holiday outfits already planned out.

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