Yes, Matching is Still “In Style”

I remember being dressed in very floral and very lace-covered dresses when I was younger. I think that at some point, it’s okay to dress your only daughter in these poufy, overdone outfits when she is still a toddler. That is part of the joy of being the mother. The crime here, however, is the fact that my mother wore the exact same outfit as me, flowers, lace, and all.

Matching, I have to admit, is a pet peeve of mine. I think it may be cute in small doses, and when your daughter is below the age of 7. I mean, what little girl wants to head off to elementary school donning the exact same jumpsuit as her mother? But, interestingly enough, the Obama women are bringing the matching fad back, with a bit of a twist. According to StyleList, the entire Obama family made an appearance at the United We Serve event in Washington, D.C. on the morning of June 25. There, Michelle Obama came out wearing a cute Lavin tee, with a yellow cardigan and teal Capri pants. Sasha, who is actually 8 years old, wore an outfit that did “match” her mothers, but still showed a little personal identity. She donned a graphic yellow tee on top with similar teal Capri pants, only Sasha’s had a trendy cargo thing going on. Well, I guess the Obama ladies are bringing matching back, but in a less strict way. I like the fact that they did embrace their own styles while still being cute in their matching outfits. Take a look at the two yellow and teal ladies yourself: