The future first lady Michelle Obama's "sensible style" will be among the popular celebrity looks of 2009, according to an expert.Michelle, wife of president-elect Barack Obama, is leading the trend for "investment" pieces and fashion classics.Fashion experts predict that as the credit crunch continues, people will be looking for purchases with long-term value, that can be worn again and again, according to Australia's Daily Telegraph."Recessionista chic will appear in the coming year, with women looking for classics instead of throw-away fashion," Sydney stylist Sarah Donges told the newspaper.Last month, stylist Elika Gibbs told the Daily Mail that women should clear out their wardrobe because they are likely to find clothes and fashion accessories that they did not realise they owned.Ms Gibbs said having a tidy-out is an ideal way of saving money in the credit crunch as it stops women from buying items they already own.(c) 2007 Adfero Ltd.
