Michelle Obama wears Tracy Reese at March on Washington commemoration
First Lady Michelle Obama chose to follow the summer floral trend at the March on Washington commemoration in the nation’s capital on Wednesday. Obama wore an eye-catching black-and-red “Embellished Flared Frock” from Tracy Reese. The dress features scarlet flowers with beaded centers on a black background with a boatneck front and deep V back. It retails for $498 and was featured at the top of tracyreese.com
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