OMG! Michelle wore the same dress!

Another reason to respect Michelle Obama: She's not afraid to repeat outfits.

I know a lot of women in a whole lot less-high profile positions who would never dream of - gasp - wearing the same dress once they've already been seen in it in some big public occasion. And those women who do repeat outfits can get dogged for it.

Personally, I find it refreshing that the first lady of the United States has no qualms about being a fashion recycler. Maybe she'll even make it the trendy thing to do (it's already the green thing to do). It also might help silence the critics who jumped all over her because of those pricey sneakers she had on the other day.

And speaking of recycling outfits, check out the upcoming fashion show on that theme here in Philly: A Perfect Fit: Recycle a Suit, Renew a Woman's Life