Storm the fashion podium with a clone of Michelle's dress

Did you totally swoon over Michelle Obama's State of the Union dress? This little fashionista did. His Bertness had to find the smelling salts to revive me. 

If you loved the dress ? designed by Isaac Mizrahi, by the way ? then duplicate it with Very Easy Very Vogue 8385. It has the stretch knit top just like Michelle's. The pleated skirt. My only suggestion: Ditch the necklace and choose something bolder. No need to play it safe, girl. The fashion podium awaits. And, yes, this pattern is available at The Blue Gardenia. Yes, indeedy.