It’s happened again! Our Michelle Obama fashion diary has exploded with the First Lady’s sartorial goodness so we’ve created yet another album of pics. Bookmark this link and check it regularly for get-the-look tips & hook-ups!
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>Michelle Obama’s Fashions from Pre-Inauguration to Summer ’09
>Michelle Obama’s Fashions from Summer ’09 to the 1st days of fall
Michelle Obama wore a royal blue Barbara Tfank dress at the 2012 State of the Union Address
What She’s Wearing: A royal blue Barbara Tfank dress
Where She’s Wearing It: The State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C (January 24, 2012)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This cobalt Nicole Miller dress or this blue sapphire BCBG dress
2. Drop earrings.
[photo courtesy of Mrs-O.com]
Michelle Obama, in J.Mendel, fetes Maya Angelou at BET Honors Ceremony set to air February 13
What She’s Wearing: A one shoulder J.Mendel gown with oversize florette detail
Where She’s Wearing It: The taping of BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C (January 14, 2012)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Mikael Aghal even gown with rosette shoulder detail is a dead ringer for the First Lady’s frock. I also like the edgy ruching on this flamingo one-shoulder gown by Tadashi Shoji. If you want to go less literal, I think this strapless, silk chiffon dress by Badgley Mischka Plainum Label captures the elegant spirit of the dress.
2. Simple drop earrings.
3. Because this dress is so long, no one will notice a lower, more comfortable heel
[photo courtesy of Mrs-O.com]
What She’s Wearing: A striped sweater with bow and cutout detail
Where She’s Wearing It: Promoting healthy food in Chicago (October 25, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A striped sweater with statement details. Alternately, I love this heather grey cashmere bow intarsia crewneck sweater by C3 Collection for the same effect.
2. Dark trousers
3. Easy flats
What She’s Wearing: A plum one-shoulder gown by Doo.Ri, beaded belt, oversize earrings
Where She’s Wearing It: Receiving South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the State Dinner (October 13, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A one-shoulder evening gown with beaded detail. (This one by Mignon is dead-on.)
2. Bold graphic earrings
What She’s Wearing: A ribbed knit jacket by Rachel Roy, shirt, doodle-print Alexander Wang floodpants, and sneakers.
Where She’s Wearing It:At Botswana-Baylor Adolescent Center painting a mural (June 28, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A knit jacket or cardigan — I like this ruffle detail option by BCBGeneration
2. This paint splatter studded white jersey cropped tee by Black Hearts Brigade
3. These perfect for painting Current/Elliott super love destroy paint ‘The Super Slouchy Skinny’ jeans
4. Easy canvas sneakers — LOVE these black canvas cap toe high tops!
photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org
What She’s Wearing: A red suit with a scarf belted around her waist, and red patent leather flats.
Where She’s Wearing It: In Gaborone, Botswana greeted by traditional dancers (June 25, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A suit in a striking color like this stark white Tahari ASL stretch cotton pants suit
2. Patent leather flats like these Tod’s creta leather ‘ballerina laccetto’ patent cap-toe flats or a red pair like the First Lady’s
3. A printed scarf that picks up the color in your shoes
4. A simple tank or camisole in a neutral color
photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org
What She’s Wearing: A vest and matching trousers with oversized sleeveless print blouse.
Where She’s Wearing It: In Johannesburg visiting the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township and the Apartheid Museum (June 21, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This BCBGMaxAzria black shawl lapel single button vest
2. These black flare leg gabardine trousers by Prada
3. A printed sleeveless blouse like this Willow and Clay latte printed chiffon beaded blouse or this Leifsdottir white floral illustration silk sleeveless blouse
4. Ballet flats that pick up a color in your blouse
photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org
What She’s Wearing: An ombre purple Peter Som dress with matching coat, rose-colored brooch, and raspberry patent pumps.
Where She’s Wearing It: On the tarmac at UK’s Stansted Airport (May 26, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Tadashi Shoji black ombre stretch jersey shutter pleat v-neck dress
2. Black patent pumps like these Prada black and cherry patent oversized bow pumps
3. A matching ombre jacket
4. A vintage brooch
photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org
What She’s Wearing: A black Ralph Lauren gown with Tom Binns necklace and bracelets.
Where She’s Wearing It: At a dinner for Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh (May 25, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Tadashi Shoji black silk chiffon brooch detail gown
2. This Judith Ripka sterling silver and diamond-ridged link bracelet
3. This Judith Ripka white sapphire pave medallion chain link necklace
4. A pair of black patent leather platforms like these Fendi patent trim mesh platform slingbacks
photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org
What She’s Wearing: A white maxi shirt by Alexander McQueen, stacked belt, black trousers, black shoes
Where She’s Wearing It: At Oxford University, encouraging the students of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School to pursue higher education (May 25, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This BCBGMaxAzria white stretch cotton boyfriend blouse
2. This Gucci white leather horsebit wide belt
3. Black skinny pants
4. A pair of black patent leather flats like these ones by Miu Miu
photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org
What She’s Wearing: A pearl-colored Tom Ford gown with criss-cross bandage bodice, white gloves, blinging chandelier earrings, and blinging clutch
Where She’s Wearing It: At Alice Deal Middle School in DC Promoting her “Let’s Move!” Health Good Campaign (May 24, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This silk chiffon beaded strapless Aidan Mattox gown or this white jersey cowl neck dress by BCBGMaxAzria get the retro elegance of Michelle’s look down, but if it’s the criss-cross bodice that had you at “hello”, we love this Nicole Miller teal pleated georgette dress and this hunter green empire waist Theia gown.
2. These Slane and Slane sterling silver basketweave multi-hoop earrings
3. Valentino’s dove satin pleated bow zip clutch
4. Fendi’s silver leather cut-out platform sandals
5. Elbow-length gloves
photo courtesy of WWD
What She’s Wearing: A bright chartreuse blouse, skinny silver belt, dark wideleg trousers, and gladiator sandals
Where She’s Wearing It: At Alice Deal Middle School in DC Promoting her “Let’s Move!” Health Good Campaign (May 3, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Generra lemon voile frayed detail blouse
2. These Lafayette 148 New York navy silk blend crep wideleg menswear pants
3. This Fashion Focus pewter leather skinny belt
4. A pair of gladiator sandals in white, like the First Lady’s, or a pop-colored pair like these peacock-colored patent leather Michael Kors glads or these berry colored fringe Velvet Angels sandals.
What She’s Wearing: A sleeveless Halston gown with layers of necklaces, drop earrings, and a stack of blinging bracelets
Where She’s Wearing It: At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (April 30, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Nicole Miller chocolate silk georgette v-neck dress is a dead ringer for the FLOTUS’ frock.
2. These Judith Ripka white pearl drop and diamond rope detail hoop earrings (which look very much like the earbobs Kate Middleton wore to wed Prince William)
3. A wristful of bracelets and cuffs including this Judith Ripka sterling silver and diamond ridged rectangle link bracelet
4. A killer pair of brown or metallic heels — these Jimmy Choo bronze glitter mesh Nova peep toe slingbacks are perfect!
What She’s Wearing: A matte lurex Moschino coat with matching dress and brooch
Where She’s Wearing It: At the National Prayer Breakfast (Feb 3, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Tahari ruffle Hedi coat or this Rag & Bone wool tweed convertible Napoleon coat would look fierce with…
2. This Prada ‘tempesta’ boucle tweed mohair scoop neck dress which also comes in grey.
3. A chic vintage brooch. (If you’re not one for brooches, I recommend this Tibi black tweed wool crepe chain detail dress)
4. A killer pair of tall boots or knit tights with these wool platform sandals by Lanvin
What She’s Wearing: A silver Rachel Roy sheath dress, geometric drop earrings, lucite bangles
Where She’s Wearing It: At President Obama’s State of the Union Address (Jan 25, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. JB by Julie Brown’s slate ponte “Maggie” sequin trim shift dress or this simple knit LBD by Qi.
2. These Beth Lauren crystal drop earrings
3. A mixed stack of these Kenneth Jay Lane and R.J. Graziano bracelets
What She’s Wearing: A sleeveless grey sheath dress
Where She’s Wearing It: At a news conference discussing food affordability (that’s Walmart CEO Bill Simon behind her) (Jan 20, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. We’ve narrowed it down to these three dresses:
Elie Tahari’s stretch wool flannel ‘Paige’ pleated dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs’ washed ink melange wool ‘Puff Dot’ dress, and BCBG’s java combo jersey print blocked belted dress. ALL of them get the job done as far as we’re concerned — simple with interesting construction.
2. Killer pumps
What She’s Wearing: A red and black print, bias shoulder Alexander McQueen gown, wrap, & drop earrings
Where She’s Wearing It: White House State Dinner for Chinese President Hu(Jan 19, 2011)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. If you’re loving the shoulder action, but not the print so much, go with this Tadashi Shoji hunter green silk chiffon gown or this A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz crimson silk chiffon dress. LOVE the dramatic shoulder on this asymmetrical beaded Marc Bouwer GlamIt! gown too! BUT, if a dramatic evening print is what you’re after, this printed strapless job also by A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz is the ticket.
2. A bold print wrap — we’ve got some awesome ones from Pucci and La Fiorentina
3. A pair of drop earrings boasting big stones. Judith Ripka and M+J Savitt have options starting at $100.
What She’s Wearing: A coral-colored three-quarter sleeve sheath dress with matching trench, black pumps, and colored stone bib necklace
Where She’s Wearing It: At the White House Welcoming Ceremony for the Mexican President & First Lady (May 19, 2010)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Shoshanna poppy beaded silk three-quarter sleeve dress
2. Thispink-red DKNY hooded trench
3. Black pumps
4. Bib necklace
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[all photos courtesy of Getty Images except where indicated otherwise]
What She’s Wearing: A dress printed with bright spring florals
Where She’s Wearing It: Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the White House Rose Garden (May 5, 2010)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A floral print dress just like this one by A.B.S. Allen Schwartz or this rose-printed jersey dress with sweetheart neckline by Envi.
2. Hoop earrings
3.A pair of bright spring-colored sandals/heels
What She’s Wearing: A hot pink cardigan, floral shirt, white wideleg trousers, sneakers
Where She’s Wearing It: White House Easter Egg Roll (April 5, 2010)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. Lightweight pink cardigan
2. Pink floral blouse
3.White trousers
4. White sneakers
What She’s Wearing: A pinstriped bow blouse with a button-detail pencil skirt
Where She’s Wearing It: Speaking with the Grocery Manufacturers Association about the need for healthy food options for children (March 16, 2010)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. Pair this Marc by Marc Jacobs button skirt with this white metallic striped bow blouse by Juicy Couture
2. Pumps — either killer or sensible will do!
3. Earrings — keep it simple with studs or hoops
[photos courtesy of Mrs-O.org]
What She’s Wearing: A garnet red skirt suit, floral blouse, gold kitten heels
Where She’s Wearing It: To speak at an event for National Mentoring Month (Jan 20, 2010)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. Pair this BCBGMaxAzria grey wool knit peplum jacket with this Michael Kors grey stretch wool tulip skirt
2. Gold flats
3. A print blouse or one in a surprisingly bright color like this yellow metallic Juicy Couture top
What She’s Wearing: A cobalt blue shirt dress, flats, and a wristful of bangles
Where She’s Wearing It: On family vacation for the Christmas & New Year’s holidays in Hawaii (Jan 4, 2010)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. An easy breezy shirtdress like this belted Robert Rodriguez frock or this Twenty8Twelve dress with roomy sleeves — if you want to up the glam quotient, go for this sleeveless safari style by Autumn Cashmere.
2. A stack of multi-colored bangles — these turquoise styles or even these candy-colored Dylan’s bracelets would be great if you wanted to make a stronger color statement.
3. A super-comfy pair of flats — Delmans, Boutique 9, Velvet Angels have cute styles that will do the trick.
What She’s Wearing: A dark cape, turtleneck, oversized belt, pinstripe slacks
Where She’s Wearing It: Lighting ceremony for the National Christmas tree (Dec. 3, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A sleek cape
2. Turtleneck sweater
3. Pinstripe trousers
4. Statement belt
5. Flat boots
What She’s Wearing: A plaid bow blouse with red cardigan, big red belt, and black slacks
Where She’s Wearing It: Receiving the Presidential Christmas tree at the North Portico of the White House (Nov. 27, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A red plaid blouse with girly detail like this ruffle blouse by Priorities that our America’s Most Stylish Blogger contestants styled 8 different ways.
2. Red cardigan or v-neck pullover
3. A red belt (can’t you so see this flower buckle belt by Fashion Focus on the First Lady?)
4. Matching flats
What She’s Wearing: A strapless gold dress with silver detail by Naeem Khan and a stack of gold bracelets
Where She’s Wearing It: At the first White House state dinner of the Obama presidency (Nov. 24, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A gold silk dress
2. A set of gold bangles
3. Chandelier or drop earrings
4. Metallic pumps
What She’s Wearing: An embroidered dress with matching belted coat, metallic pumps
Where She’s Wearing It: At the White House hosting Indian Prime Minister Singh (Nov. 24, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A brocade dress with matching jacket — LOVE the idea of pairing this black metallic brocade jacket by Joie with this chic brocade Carmen Marc Valvo frock or this retro Nanete Lepore sheath.
2. Metallic pumps
What She’s Wearing: A floral print mauve blouse with purple ribbon bow, & lavender pencil skirt.
Where She’s Wearing It: At a gathering of women in the military (Nov. 18, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. An embellished/floral top in a rich autumn color. This indigo lace blouse by Free People , or this purple print silk top by Matty M would do the trick. If you want to go more formal, try this embroidered side tie blouse also by Matty M
2. A matching skirt. Daring fashionistas can pair print on print with one of these silk floral skirts by Elie Tahari or this flirty print mini by Necessary Objects.
3. Purple platforms like these elevated Stuart Weitzman pumps or these studded suede stunners by Report Signature.
What She’s Wearing: A mustard cardi over an autumn color print blouse, and dotted gold pencil skirt with a wide brown belt.
Where She’s Wearing It: In the White House East Room speaking about health care insurance and how it affects older women, in particular (Nov. 13, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A yellow cardigan — if you with a plain skirt, try a print or textured cardigan like this striped style by Autumn Cashmere or this crochet puff sleeve sweater by Juicy Couture
2. A print blouse — this Twenty8Twelve top or this silk floral Ali Ro blouse would be fab.
3. This yellow Ali Ro pencil skirt — again, if you go with a simple cardigan, try a pencil skirt with texture, print, or special detail. The right yellow cardi would nicely pick up gold zipper detail in this funkdafied Loeffler Randall skirt. If you’re not feeling the whole yellow/mustard/gold theme, try this Michael Kors ocean lurex Diamond pencil skirt. It would look hot with the right cardigan.
4. A statement belt
5. A gold stack of bangles — these AV Max bracelets are a little thicker than Mrs. O’s. If you want to go thinner, these Danielle Stevens bangles are banging.
6. These flower burst Bing Bang earrings
7. Textured platforms or booties in either a neutral brown or black or bold jeweltone depending on the color palette you decide on for your outfit. Go for shoes that either pick up a color in your blouse or match the color of your belt.
[photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org]
What She’s Wearing: A sleek cream sheath dress with sweetheart neckline
Where She’s Wearing It: Attending an evening of classical music in the White House (Nov. 4, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A sheath dress with interesting detail at the neckline — LOVE this scarlet crossover v-neck jersey dress by Marc New York
2. Black patent pumps
3. A stack of gold bracelets
4. Gold hoop earrings
[photo courtesy of Mrs-O.org]
What She’s Wearing: A tomato-red dress with matching flower pin, cropped blue cardigan with matching pumps
Where She’s Wearing It: Filming a cameo appearance for Iron Chef at the White House in (October 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A bright red or orange dress
2. Cropped green cardigan (This belted “Grandfather” cardigan by Autumn Cashmere would look great too!)
3. Killer green shoes
4. Red or orange brooch
[photo courtesy of The Cut & NYTimes.com]
What She’s Wearing: A floral-print suit
Where She’s Wearing It: At a meeting in the Yellow Oval Room with Queen Silvia of Sweden to mark the 10th anniversary of the World Childhood Foundation (October 23, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A floral-print blouse
2. A floral-print skirt
3. Pumps that pick up one of the colors in your skirt and blouse.
What She’s Wearing: A bling-embroidered cardigan over a salmon-pink scoopneck tank top, full flare skirt also in pink, ribbon belt, pink patent flats
Where She’s Wearing It: On her way to church (October 11, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This seashell embellished merino wool cardigan or this jeweled cardigan by ADAM. If you prefer less glitter, go for this chic Magaschoni cardi with a single jeweled button.
2. A basic scoopneck tank
3. A flare skirt that matches your tank top
4. Flats with some whimsical detail like a bow, pearls or in a bright color. These Jeffrey Campbell stud bow flats and these pearl ruffle flats also by Jeffrey Campbell do the trick.
What She’s Wearing: A halter LBD with blinging bracelet, navy blue satin bag, and black heels
Where She’s Wearing It: Leaving a restaurant celebrating her 17th Wedding anniversary (October 3, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A black halter dress
2. This peacock blue satin Valentino clutch
3. These Yves Saint Laurent patent leather cage platform sandals
4. A statement bracelet like this Rachel Leigh black pyramid studded resin cuff
What She’s Wearing: A box print white and black sheath dress, studded belt, cropped cardigan, and flats
Where She’s Wearing It: Returning from Copenhagen where she & the President bid for Chicago to be the 2016 venue for the Summer Olympics (October 2, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. A chic dress with a simple silhouette like this silk pearl grey colorblock shirt dress by BCBGMaxAzria
2. A studded belt
3. A cropped cardigan or shrunken jacket (LOVE this one by Twenty8Twelve). If you want to add a lil’ edge to this look try a cardigan, jacket, or scarf in a bold primary color or print.
What She’s Wearing: A marigold cocktail dress with tulip-pleated skirt, accented at the bodice with blinging brooches
Where She’s Wearing It: At the IOC Olympic Venue Announcement (October 1, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. An evening-ready cocktail frock like this Vera Wang Lavender Label gold satin beaded detail shift dress.
2. A jeweled accent like these jeweled shoes, or these Kenneth Jay Lane baguette clip-on earrings
What She’s Wearing: A Grecian style printed dress with asymmetrical draping with pearls
Where She’s Wearing It: At the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh (September 24, 2009)
How You Can Wear It Too:
1. This Grecian jersey dress by Tbags is a sassy version of Michelle’s dress. (If you’re not into print, it comes in classic black and punky purple.
2. A beaded layered necklace
3. Fancy flats like these jeweled Christian Louboutins or these black Giuseppe Zanottis
