Michelle Obama tops French Elle’s Best-Dressed List

First
lady Michelle Obama won top honors from French Elle magazine this week,
coming in first in the category of “Politique Chic” in the magazine’s
annual Best Dressed List.

Obama edged out France’s own first lady,
Carla Bruni Sarkozy, as well as Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of
Spain and French Socialist leader Segolene Royal, to win the prize.

{mosads}The
magazine said it focused on bold style this year, noting, “Mrs. Obama
resembles no one else. Her style is unique, and she encourages young
designers.”

Elle also praised Obama for adding a new item to the
classic first lady’s wardrobe: the cardigan sweater. “She has succeeded
in imposing the waisted cardigan as official dress.”

Obama wasn’t
the only American to garner accolades from the French high-fashion
crowd. Actress Scarlett Johansson won the “Bombshell” category.