By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

Michelle Obama looked smashing in the outfit she wore to husband Barack's inauguration: a pale gold wool dress with matching overcoat from designer Isabel Toledo. But it wasn't cheap.

The dress style worn by Michelle -- when it becomes available to the public -- won't be cheap.

The Daily News reported that "a spring version of the dress -- which will retail for around $1,500 - will hit Barney's in March."

The experts are saying this and this about Michelle Obama's fashion statement.