First Lady Of Fashion!: 40 Of Michelle Obama's Best Style Moments
Plus, more fashionable moments from our forever FLOTUS!
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In honor of Michelle Obama's 58th birthday, we are highlighting some of the most fashionable moments from our forever FLOTUS!
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Fierce Powerhouse - That's our First Lady! Michelle Obama made a statement at the 25th Anniversary Essence Festival, wearing a belted, Sergio Hudson blue sequin jumpsuit. On the Essence stage she discussed her book, 'I am Becoming', with journalist, Gayle King. "What a great night here in New Orleans celebrating 25 years of#EssenceFest and #BlackGirlMagic. Thanks to @GayleKing for sitting down with me to talk about all things #IAmBecoming, relationships and just how hard it is as women to put ourselves first." Michelle Obama
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A Portrait Of Perfection! - Our forever FLOTUS was a vision of perfection as she presented Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda with the Portrait of a Nation Prize at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Obama looked flawless in a bright yellow custom-made gown by Schiaparelli, featuring fabulous embellishments. Stunning! Michelle Obama
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A Statement To VOTE - At the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Michelle Obama not only used her words to send a powerful message to vote but also opted to have her custom-made jewelry echo the statement. In this screenshot from the DNCC’s live-stream, our forever FLOTUS gave an impassioned keynote speech wearing a gold necklace that spelled out the word “vote.”Instantly the necklace went viral! After some research, we learned that Mrs. Obama was wearing a $430 VOTE necklace that was custom-made by ByChari, a Black female-owned company based in Los Angeles.Just another reason to stan Mrs. Obama! For those who want to get their own VOTE necklace, the ByChari website has it available starting at $295. (Photo: Handout/DNCC via Getty Images) (Photo: Handout/DNCC via Getty Images)
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Forever FLOTUS - On Thursday (Dec. 12), Michelle Obama stepped on stage at the Obama Foundation's inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific conference wearing a stylish Malene Birger shirt ($415). Can we have a moment for our forever FLOTUS’ natural curls? Stunning! FYI: The conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, promoted women's education and empowerment. (Photo: MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images) (Photo: MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Ebony & Ivory - Michelle Obama payed a surprise visit to a women's book club in Portland looking beautiful, as always. The former first lady discussed self-care as well as juggling careers, relationships, and children while wearing a suit by Ralph & Russo, including a double-breasted checkered coat ($3,666.67) and matching wide-leg, checkered trousers ($2,106.67). Michelle Obama
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Natural Beauty! - Michelle Obama attended Anne Chow Show for a fireside chat with Anne Chow on December 10, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. She looked stunning with natural curls wearing a red multi-color silk dress by Ganni. Our fovever flotus is always serving the best style! (Photo Courtesy of AT&T Business)
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A lady in Prada! - The Obama Foundation Summit was recently held in Chicago, and of course Mrs. Obama graced the stage to share some wise words. She is seen on stage wearing a fall fitting outfit! Styled by Meredith Koop, the former FLOTUS was spotted in a tweed Prada top and matching pants. She wore her natural curls which complimented her the look well! (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Natural Curls! - Okay Mrs. Obama! Michelle attended the 2019 Hidden Heroes Champion Awards in a chocolate, silk, custom suit by CONG TRI. She looked stunning on the red carpet as she posted next to Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. Rita Wilson
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Metallic Mama - We love a good power suit and so does our forever first lady! To kick off the end of her 'Becoming' book tour, Michelle Obama wore a metallic, cyan suit with Swarovski crystal buttons by up-and-coming, black designer, Christopher John Rogers. The young designer, who's designed for stars such as Tracee Ellis Ross and Gabrielle Union, explained his excitement in designing for Mrs. Obama's tour in his Instagram post saying, "It’s an incredible privilege and honor to have been chosen to create a look for one of the most galvanizing, self-assured, and distinguished individuals of our time... Thank you @MeredithKoop for noticing the work that we do and for trusting us to bring this vision to life. Also, thank you to my incredible team for the extra hours that you put in to make this moment happen." Christopher John Rogers
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Silky Smooth - Ok, Michelle! Now, we all know our forever first lady loves to dance so she had to catch up on the latest dance craze, The Whoa. Michelle Obama hit the move super smoothly while wearing a custom, silk look by Canadian brand Marina Moscone for her Montreal stop of the international 'Becoming' book tour. theexecutivetea via Michelle Obama
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Cropped Casual Cutie - We love a great cropped look! Michelle Obama took the stage at the 2019 College Signing Day event wearing a grey, cropped 'Compton College' hoodie paired with black skinny jeans and Golden Goose low top, black sneakers ($515). (Photo courtesy of Better Make Room video via Facebook)
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Rockstar In Roksanda - Michelle Obama did not disappoint during the Paris leg of her European 'Becoming' book tour. The former first lady wore a silk, striped orange and white suit from one of her favorite designers during her White House days, Roksanda. She accesorized the look with a pair of XL, AS29 Diamond encrusted hoops. (Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Kering)
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Fringe Fashion - We are loving these European looks that Michelle Obama is wearing to pay homage to each city she visits! For the London stop of her 'Becoming' book tour, our girl Michelle strayed away from the power suits and wore a black, custom Stella McCartney jumpsuit with gold and black beaded fringe detail on the quarter-length sleeves. She finished off the look with patent, black Jimmy Choo heels and another set of colorful, perfectly manicured nails. This time, the former first lady got playful with a lime green shade. (Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Emerald City Slay - Michelle Obama has been honoring her European stops by wearing local designers. At the her Norway stop, our former first lady wore a custom, emerald, Peter Dundas pantsuit. (Photo: Rune Hellestad - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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First Lady Green - Michelle Obama wears a custom Acne Studios embroidered suit in summer green virgin wool inspired by look 19 of the Fall/Winter 2019 collection on April 10, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden. She currently slaying these on the european leg of the "Becoming" book tour. (Photo: Michael Campanella/Getty Images)
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Powerful Pink Suit - Our forever first lady is serving us Spring realness in her latest look to start her European 'Becoming' tour! Michelle Obama showed out in Denmark in yet another bomb look by a local, Danish designer, Stina Goya. Mrs. Obama wore their pink, crystel-embellished pantsuit including a now sold-out $1,350 blazer and $960 straight-leg pants. She finished off the look with a pair of gold Jimmy Choo pumps. blackinstalove_ via Michelle Obama
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Dream Need Clara-fication - Maroon with a dash of baby blue? We stan! For her latest book tour stop, our forever first lady visited another book club, this time in Tacoma, Washington! Michelle Obama shined in a full burgundy custom outfit by Rosetta Getty. The former first lady, whose memoir is set to be the best selling memoir of all time, was playful with her nail color and strayed away from the neutrals we are used to during her time in the White House. In an interview with People, Michelle revealed that her favorite shade is actually a limited-edition OPI shade made for Disney's Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Michelle says she loves the shade because it's perfect for every season and we totally agree! (Photo: Jim Bennett/Getty Images)
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It's Harder To Hate Up Close - We love our Michelle Obama tour merch! For her book tour stop in Vancouver, Michelle Obama wore a casual look, before changing into her designer threads, including her $50 'It's Harder To Hate Up Close' long-sleeved black t-shirt. blackinstalove_ via Michelle Obama
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Channeling Her Inner Rock Star - Michelle Obama looked stunning as she took the stage in Minneapolis on a stop for her Becoming book tour. Our former first lady debuted an edgier style wearing a black jumpsuit embellished with studded sleeves by London-based designer David Koma. However, she still managed to look professional. We love how Michelle is taking chances on her fashion choices. Michelle Obama / Instagram
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Beaming, Bright, Burnt Orange Look - In an intimate conversation with Rachel Ray, Michelle Obama slayed in a full Fe Noel lewk! She sashed onto the stage wearing a burnt rust set including a silk wrap top ($398) and sheer wide leg pants ($278). (Photo: Rick Kern/WireImage)
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'Becoming' In Blue - The former first lady took a trip to Austin and looked amazing while doing it! Michelle Obama visited BookTube at YouTube Space Austin wearing a blue and tri-colored Elie Saab suit. (Photo: Gary Miller/Getty Images)
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Bomb Blazer Lewk - Our forever first lady is back at it again with the bomb fashion! Michelle Obama recently visited the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler, Arizona and spoke to students from the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh tribes. Mrs. Obama slayed in a custom Romeo Hunte cinch waisted blazer. Romeo Hunte via Instagram
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The Golden First Lady - This former first lady literally lights up a room! Michelle Obama sat down with Sarah Jessica Parker at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, New York to discuss her hit memoir, "Becoming." For the last stop of the first leg of her book tour, Mrs. Obama slayed in a full Balenciaga look fresh off the runway, including $3,351.05 golden, holographic thigh high boots that she perfectly paired with a metallic, saffron dress from Balenciaga's Spring 2019 collection. (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
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Black Designer Lewk - We miss Michelle's dance moves! For a segment on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Pyer Moss blazer and 3x1 jeans to show off her dance moves. (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photobank)
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Striped, Sequins, Slay - For her appearance with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show, Michelle Obama slayed in a striped Balmain Resort suit dotted with sequins. (Photo: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photobank)
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Friends, Fringe & Fashion - We love that Michelle Obama is literally just having conversations with her friends and family during her book tour stops! At the Colorado leg of her 'Becoming' book tour, Michelle slayed in cropped, black slacks and a chic deep v, fringed blazer while chatting with her long time gal pal, Reese Witherspoon. Michelle Obama
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Festive In Red - Michelle stopped by the Children's Hospital in Denver yesterday, ahead of her Becoming book tour stop. She read the Christmas classic, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, and had a little dance session with Santa and some of the kids in the audience. Michelle looked stunning, wearing a red Diane Von Furstenberg suit. Our former first lady is slaying in this look! Michelle Obama / Instagram
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Pretty In Pinstripes - Michelle Obama is always inspiring the youth! The former first lady stopped by the Motown Museum to surprise a group of Detroit college students involved in her hubby's Reach Higher initiative. The group of men were having a roundtable discussion moderated by her brother, Craig Robinson, and actor Keegan Michael Key about education reform. Michelle slayed in a black pinstripe blouse, black and white pinstriped wide leg pants, and gray Stuart Wietzman pumps. chandlerparkacademy/Instagram
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Two Black Queens - The former first lady spoke to Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for the London stop of her Becoming book tour wearing an all-white, flared trouser Emilia Wickstead jumpsuit. According to sources, a pregnant Meghan Markle met Michelle behind the scenes and the pair discussed empowering women and girls of all cultures around the world. Now, they're totally BFFs, and we're here for queens supporting queens. (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
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Angelic Slay! - Michelle Obama made her way to Brooklyn for the New York City stop of her Becoming book tour. Our forever first lady looked stunning in a custom all-white satin twill tuxedo from Brandon Maxwell's SS 2019 collection and slayed the look with a pair of white Jimmy Choo caged booties ($1,050). (Photo: Mary Altaffer/AP/Shutterstock)
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Power Player - Michelle Obama was seen leaving Barnes and Nobles book store in NYC for after signing copies of her bestselling book, Becoming. Our former first lady looks like a boss in a black-and-white pinstriped suit that featured a tie-waist jacket and wide-leg trousers. She added a splash of color with a cognac leather Chloé bag and a pair of white pointy-toe pumps by Mansur Gavriel ($545).(Photo: Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock)
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Canadian Tuxedo - On Thursday’s episode of The Ellen Show, Michelle Obama made a trip to Costco, where her book Becoming is on sale, wearing a full G-Star Raw denim look paired with black leather Stuart Weitzman pumps. Ellen shouted with a mega horn: “We have Michelle Obama! Michelle Obama! She’ll be signing books!” and fans swarmed to the former first lady to get their books signed. @blackinstlove_ / Instagram
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All-Black Everything - This former first lady is legit our style icon. Last night (Nov. 15), Michelle Obama hit the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage wearing a custom, black-on-black, striped LOEWE suit with black accents. (Photo: Jimmy Kimmel)
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Powerful In A Power Suit - For a stop on her Becoming book tour, our forever first lady stunned in an all-white outfit while having an intimate conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Denim On Denim - Michelle Obama surprised the students and staff of Para Los Niños school yesterday (Nov. 15). The former first lady stepped out in a full denim look that she paired perfectly with a pair of tan booties. (Photo: Sarah Morris/Getty Images)
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Angelic In All White - Our former first lady kicked off her first stop of Becoming book tour with Oprah last night (Nov. 13) in Chicago. She was angelic in all white wearing a sparkle off-the-shoulder white top, with high-waisted ivory pants from Sally LaPointe's fall 2018 collection and added the perfect pop of color with hot pink Stuart Weitzman pumps. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Darling in Denim - Michelle chatted with 20 high school senior girls at Whitney Young Magnet School in Chicago (Nov. 12) for the first stop of her Chicago book tour. She was all smiles donning in a casual yet chic denim suit by Akris suit paired with gray suede Stuart Weitzman pumps. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Sophisticated In Pinstripes - Robin Robert's interviews our former first lady Michelle Obama live in Chicago for her Becoming book tour at Good Morning America (Nov. 13). Michelle looked sophisticated in a pinstripe Jonathan Simkhai suit with black heeled booties. (Photo: Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC via Getty Images)
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