Both Michelle Obama and Ann Romney Wore Belted, Patterned Dresses for the Final Presidential Debate

6:30 PM, October 23 2012

By Elana Fishman

While Michelle Obama and Ann Romney by no means matched at their husbands' final face-off yesterday evening, their were certain similarities between the outfits.

Obama dipped into her own closet for the occasion, choosing a grey Thom Browne dress she wore at the Democratic National Convention. With its black lace overlay and belted waist—not to mention the fact that the dress was custom-made for the FLOTUS—this was one look that bore repeating. The First Lady finished it off with a sparkling bow brooch.

Romney, meanwhile, selected a forest green ombré floral dress by Oscar de la Renta for the debate—little surprise, considering Oscar's one of her favorite labels. She accessorized with a string of chunky clear beads, a green croc belt and a mix of gold bracelets.

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Photos: AFP via Getty Images (left), Getty Images (right)