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Michelle Obama's Best Outfits

By ELLE.com
Clothing, Dress, Formal wear, Style, Fashion, Youth, One-piece garment, Public event, Day dress, Fashion design,
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When Michelle Obama became the First Lady of the United States in 2008, she immediately gained the fashion community's vote for her all-American style. Lately, she's been alternating more daring cuts and colors mixed in with her signature knee-length floral dresses. Here, we catalogue her best looks.

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December 9, 2019

VIETNAM-US-RIGHTS
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Promoting girls' education while visiting Vietnamese students in Can Giuoc district, Long An province.

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July 6, 2019

2019 Essence Festival - Day 2
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Attending Essence Festival in New Orleans wearing a Sergio Hudson bedazzled belted jumpsuit.

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3

May 11, 2019

Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama
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In a purple belted suit by Sergio Hudson with a sparkly black top underneath for the Atlanta stop of her Becoming book tour.

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April 16, 2019

An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama
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Speaking about her book Becoming while at the Hotel Accor Arena Bercy in Paris, France.

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April 14, 2019

"Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama" At The O2 Arena London
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During her "Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama" tour at The O2 Arena in London.

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April 11, 2019

"Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama" Tour In Oslo
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In conversation with Phoebe Robinson about her book Becoming at Oslo Spektrum in Norway.

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April 10, 2019

"Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama" Tour In Stockholm
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Promoting her book at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

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April 9, 2019

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In a Stine Goya suit for the Copenhagen, Denmark stop of her book tour at the Royal Arena.

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February 28, 2019

Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama
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Promoting her book in Austin, Texas.

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February 10, 2019

61st Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage
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Wearing Sachin & Babi for a surprise Grammys appearance alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, and Lady Gaga.

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December 19, 2018

Michelle Obama Discusses Her New Book "Becoming" With Sarah Jessica Parker
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Discussing her book with Sarah Jessica Parker at Barclays Center in Brooklyn while wearing thigh-high Balenciaga boots.

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December 18, 2018

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Season 6
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Arriving for an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a sparkly suit.

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December 13, 2018

Michelle Obama
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Speaking with Reese Witherspoon in Denver for her Becoming book tour.

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December 13, 2018

Michelle Obama
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Dancing at Children's Hospital Colorado ahead of her book tour appearances later in the day at the Tattered Cover and Pepsi Center.

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December 1, 2018

Michelle Obama Promotes Her New Book In New York City
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Visiting the Lower East Side Girls Club in NYC.

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November 30, 2018

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert...
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Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in a black belted look.

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November 15, 2018

Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama
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In a white suit for a conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross regarding her book Becoming at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

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November 15, 2018

Michelle Obama Visits Students At Para Los Niños School In Los Angeles
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Reading to students at Para Los Niños in Los Angeles while wearing a denim suit.

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November 13, 2018

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Speaking at the United Center in Chicago during her Becoming book tour.

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November 13, 2018

ABC's "Good Morning America" - 2018
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Being interviewed by Robin Roberts in Chicago for GMA.

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