Michelle Obama Looks Ravishing in Red at the Inauguration
Michelle Obama in Jason Wu on Inauguration Day.
To close out her time as first lady, Michelle Obama called on one of her favorite designers: Jason Wu. While at the White House she greeted her successor Melania Trump without her coat on revealing a short-sleeved midi-length dress belted at the waist. She paired it with pumps. For the outdoor ceremony she put on a matching jacket in the same red material and slipped on some high suede boots. (Photos: Getty Images)
Michelle Obama in Gucci attending the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors on December 3, 2016.
If Michelle Obama was looking for a career in fashion after leaving the White House, she wouldn’t be hard pressed to find one. The first lady, who’s established herself as one of the most stylish women in the White House, stepped out in a gorgeous Gucci gown for the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors. The festive gown covered in pink flowers and greenery featured an off-the-shoulder silhouette and low-cut neckline. (Photo: AP)
Michelle Obama in Dries Van Noten at the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on November 22, 2016.
To help President Barack Obama present dignitaries including Ellen DeGeneres, Cicely Tyson, Michael Jordan, and more with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, first lady Michelle Obama wore a very fashionable Dries Van Noten dress. FLOTUS actually wore the silk patterned piece before when she was visiting Qatar on a Let Girls Learn trip last December. But this time around, she paired the silk number with festive gold heels and pulled her hair back into a fancy chignon.
Michelle Obama campaigning for Hillary Clinton at Independence Hall on November 7, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The night before the election, Michelle Obama joined President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton, and former president Bill Clinton on stage during the Hillary Clinton ‘Get Out The Vote’ rally with Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FLOTUS wore a navy blue wool coat. She accessorized with matching geode earrings and a glowing beauty look, including a gold-tinted lip stain. (Photo: Getty Images)
Michelle Obama in a 3.1 Phillip Lim top at a Halloween event on the South Lawn of the White House.
What were POTUS and FLOTUS’s Halloween costumes for their final holiday in the White House? Themselves as regular citizens (well, best guess anyways). With President Barack Obama in his dad uniform consisting of jeans and a sweater, Michelle Obama, on the other hand, dressed as a fashionista in a 3.1 Phillip Lim top with black pants and black boots. The asymmetric velvet-trimmed wool-jacquard sweater retails for $650 and “reinterprets the artistry of Japanese armor in a decidedly modern way.“ (Photo: AP)
Michelle Obama showing off her “swagalicious” style in black tank with a cutout and wide-leg gray trousers on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
Sitting down with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, Michelle Obama looked sophisticated with a fashion twist wearing extremely wide-leg gray trousers with a black sleeveless turtleneck. The sweater added a lit “swag” to the ensemble with a chest cutout revealing some skin. She talked with the host about Beyoncé, Let Girls Learn, and some of her "first lady faux pas.” (Photo: CBS)
Michelle Obama in Self-Portrait at the United Nations General Assembly at Broadway’s Jacobs Theater, a Let Girls Learn Event.
While her husband delivered his last speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama took care of some business too. Promoting her Let Girls Learn initiative, FLOTUS hosted 'Broadway Shine A Light On Girls,’ which featured performances from the casts of The Color Purple, Waitress, Beautiful, and Wicked. To do so, she wore a mixed-media dress from Self-Portrait, the cool girl brand beloved by celebrities such as Jessica Biel, Gina Rodriguez, and more. She paired the black, white, and green number with red peep-toe Mary Janes. (Photo: Getty Images)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in a strapless gown at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, DC.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are making their final rounds at annual Beltway events — and are doing so in serious style. At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner, FLOTUS shined in a strapless gown that appeared to be covered in speckled gold leaf. (Photo: Getty Images)
Michelle Obama in Givenchy Couture at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner in Washington, DC.
For President Obama’s eighth and final White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Michelle Obama went all out. The first lady killed it in Givenchy couture, giving the models and movie stars in attendance a run for their money. (Photo: Getty Images)
Michelle Obama in a hot pink dress with her beaming husband, President Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Phillip.
In England for Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday, President Obama and and his wife, Michelle Obama, were invited to dine with Her Majesty and Prince Phillip for the special occasion. Perhaps as a nod to the royals, the first lady wore a fuchsia and regal purple dress from Oscar de la Renta. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in a dusty rose dress with President Barack Obama, President of Argentina Mauricio Macri, and First Lady of Argentina Juliana Awada at a state dinner in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pretty enough to party! Michelle Obama trotted out her flirtiest piece to dance the tango with a professional. She shimmied and shined! Photo: Reuters
Michelle Obama wearing a Narciso Rodriguez dress as the first family exits Air Force One in Argentina.
Following a few monumental days in Cuba, President Obama & co. moved onto Argentina, continuing the family’s epic spring break. The first lady looked to designer Narciso Rodriguez, a favorite of hers, for the flight, opting for a navy blue dress with an abstract motif. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in Naeem Khan with President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba.
To attend a state dinner hosted by Cuban President Raul Castro, Michelle Obama dressed for her surroundings in a floral print Naeem Khan midi dress. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama wearing a floral dress from Carolina Herrera upon arriving in Cuba.
For the first time in nine decades, an American president and his family are visiting Cuba. The Obamas probably expected to be greeted with sunshine, so they dressed for the tropical climate. Instead, it was pouring rain and the first lady’s floral dress from Carolina Herrera wasn’t weather appropriate. Luckily, she had her chivalrous husband to protect her from the storm. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama wearing a pinstripe sheath at a panel discussion during SXSW in Austin, Texas.
To talk with Queen Latifah, Sophia Bush, Diane Warren, and Missy Elliott about her Let Girls Learn initiative, Michelle Obama was all business. She announced during the chat that she wouldn’t be running for president after her husband vacates his office, but would try to change the world in other ways. She appropriately wore a pinstripe sheath to deliver this inspiring news. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama looking jazzed in a knee-length dress as she spoke during an event with the cast of the Broadway’s "Hamilton” in the State Dining Room of the White House.
Michelle Obama gave her best jazz hands for Hamilton. And if the the fingers weren’t enough, FLOTUS also dressed in a fun sheath for the occasion, emoting even more excitement. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in Tanya Taylor with Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Washington, DC, for his first state visit since talking office. While he bro’ed out with President Barack Obama over hockey and policy, their wives bonded. After a speech on the White House front lawn, the ladies visited the U.S. Institute of Peace to talk about the first lady’s Let Girls Learn program. For both events, Michelle wore a green dress from Toronto-born, New York City-based Tanya Taylor, while her Canadian counterpart contrasted in a floral pink sheath. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez at her husband’s last State of the Union on January 12, 2016.
President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Tuesday night in his final State of the Union. In front of a crowd of Congress members and special guests, the leader of the free world spoke to his achievements and what he’s still working to accomplish during his remaining days in office. But while all ears hung onto his every word (those belonging to the Democrats in the room, at least), eyes were on Michelle Obama. The first lady stood out in a sea of blue blazers (and blue bloods) in a form-fitting tangerine dress from Narciso Rodriguez. She showed off some new side bangs, too.
At President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union, she finished out strong. Wearing a wool crepe dress from Narciso Rodriguez (she wore a piece from the designer on 2008′s election night), she popped against a sea of dark suits. Not only did all eyes gravitate towards her when she made her entrance — just like the sun — but the outfit, which originally retailed for $2,095 and was on sale for $625, quickly started trending on social media.
“Basically Michelle Obama does the #SOTU dress better than anyone. Even the Republicans are giving her a full clap — none of that golf stuff,” Matt Fuller tweeted. Rapper Charlamagne Tha God joined in the conversation and pointed out that “First Lady Michelle Obama out there looking like a delicious piece of Orange Starburst.” Others were sharing links on where to buy (sorry, sold out!) and trying to find it on eBay. A “The Dress”-like debate also split users into two different camps: yellow or orange? Final answer: marigold — so everybody wins! But Michelle takes first place.
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The Obama family arrives back at the White House wearing their winter clothes following a vacation to Hawaii.
Reentry is never easy. But when you’re the first family and your ride — Marine One — drops you off on your front lawn, it’s definitely a lot easier. Following more than a week of bathing suits, sundresses, shorts, and T-shirts, President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, and Sasha Obama all dug into their winter wardrobe again. FLOUTS, who began her journey back to the White House in a pink dress, changed mid-flight into black pants, boots, a camel coat, and pretty teal scarf.
Michelle Obama waves goodbye to Hawaii from Air Force One at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu.
To say goodbye to an epic family vacation filled with golfing, adventures, and shaved ice, President Obama and the First Lady offered up one last photo opp before departing for Washington, DC. The pair posed from Air Force One at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, matching in pink. While POTUS wore a blush button down, his wife was in a vibrant patterned dress with metallic detailing. Photo: AP
Michelle and Barack Obama visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay Dec. 25, 2015.
Presumably post opening presents and spending time with their family, Michelle and Barack Obama paid a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to thank members of the military for their service. While the President dressed down in a white short-sleeved button down, the first lady was all dressed up in a perfect black sun dress with crochet detailing.
Michelle Obama tracked Santa Claus from Hawaii in a festive dress and topknot.
“I’m helping to track Santa tonight. He’s flying all over the world delivering presents to boys and girls. And I can see him on my radar screen in his sleigh, and he’s heading towards your house,” Michelle Obama shared on Instagram of her activities on Christmas Eve. Some kids who called NORAD’s global Santa Tracker were surprised and delighted to hear the first lady, who wore a festive dress and top knot for the occasion, on the other end of the phone.
President Barack Obama arriving in Honolulu, Hawaii for the family’s annual vacation with daughters Sash and Malia, and first lady Michelle Obama.
While the weather in Washington, DC, has been unseasonably warm, the Obama family still decided to escape to an even warmer climate for the holidays. Touching down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam in Honolulu, President Obama left his jacket on Air Force One while the first lady and Sasha and Malia took off their tights.
Michelle Obama in a paisley print blouse and navy blue trousers quieting the audience before reading a story to an audience of kids during a visit to the Children’s National Health System in Washington.
Michelle Obama brought along one of her fluffy Portuguese water dogs to read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to kids at the Children’s National Health System. For the occasion, she wore a paisley print top with an attached scarf and navy blue trousers. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama helps light the menorah for Hannukah in a T-shirt blouse with President Barack Obama and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.
To ring in the Jewish holiday, Michelle Obama wore an electric blouse — quite literally — with a lighting pattern on it. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in a black and white floral blouse paired with black pants helping out at a Toys for Tots event.
First lady Michelle Obama, wearing a black and white paisly print blouse, greets one-year-old William Gettle and his mother Kelsey Gettle at a Toys for Tots event held by the Marine Corps Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC. Photo: AP
First Lady Michelle Obama in a blue and black gown entering the Kennedy Center Honors reception with her husband, President Barack Obama.
Now that’s how you make a grand entrance! The first lady arrived hand-in-hand with her husband to the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors reception in the East Room of the White House in a strapless cobalt blue and black gown. The dress featured a sheer overlay with a floral design and a curlicue train. She kept her hair down, combed back, and straight, and wore large gold earrings. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in a navy blue ensemble with her mother, Marian Robinson, daughters Sash and Malia, President Barack Obama, and Reese Witherspoon at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
To light up the nation’s capitol, the entire Obama clan and Reese Witherspoon (wearing a custom Draper James dress) put on their cutest outerwear and ventured out to the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington, DC. While looking cute while layering isn’t an easy task, the first lady pulled it off by wearing wide-leg trousers, a navy blue peacoat with gold buttons and embellished sleeves, and hoop earrings. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in Michael Kors unveiling the White House’s holiday decor.
The White House decor for 2015 is bigger and better than ever before. There are 62 Christmas trees, more than 70,000 ornaments, and hip fashion designer-decorated rooms. So to celebrate, the first lady wore her best holiday dress. a green fit-and-flare frock from Michael Kors, which she paired with metallic pumps. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama with her dogs at the White House in a gray blazer and black trousers.
First lady Michelle Obama welcomed the official White House Christmas tree to the White House wearing a gray wool blazer with asymmetrical buttons and black trousers. She did so with her dogs Bo and Sunny, who were obviously excited by the arrival of the tree, which came from Bustard’s Christmas Trees in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in Michael Kors in the East Room of the White House for the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony.
The First couple arrived hand-in-hand to recognize 17 people with the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Barbara Streisand, Steven Spielberg, Yogi Berra, NASA mathematician Katherine G. Johnson, and more were among the honorees. While the president wore a black suit with a blue tie, his wife went for something less classic in a chartreuse and forest green print dress from Michael Kors. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama boogied in the Diplomatic Room of the White House during a Broadway at the White House event for high school students involved in performing arts programs.
To get down to Gloria Estefan’s “Conga,” Michelle Obama wore a red hot dress, which she accessorized with an armful of silver bracelets. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama in a white ensemble waving from the plane as she departed from Hamads airport following a short visit to Doha, Qatar.
In wide-leg trousers, a three-quarter sleeve, and a long-lined shirt, the first lady looked chic and still comfortable for a ridiculously long flight.
Michelle Obama in Dries van Noten to present the 2015 WISE Prize for Education to Sakena Yacoobi, the founder and CEO of the Afghan Institute of Learning, with Sheikha Mozah.
In Doha, Qatar, the first lady spoke and handed out awards during the 2015 World Innovation Summit for Education. In a floral print dress with both small and big poppies in pinks and purples, she talked about her Let Girls Learn initiative and called on the audience to help in her fight to fund and promote education for girls around the world. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama arrives at the Hamad Airport in Doha, Qatar, where she’ll visit the al-Udeid air base with comedian Conan O'Brien.
The first lady showed that flying outfits can be both chic and comfortable in a floral blouse and black high-waisted flares. You better believe she kicked her patent heels off on Air Force One during the long journey. Photo: AP
Michelle Obama eschewed a costume and instead wore her casual clothes during Halloween festivities at the South Portico of the White House.
While the kids went all out — there was a baby dressed as a Pope in his own makeshift Popemobile, lots of princesses, and even some presidents — the Obamas took the opportunity to step outside in their casual clothes. The first lady dressed like any other soccer mom in black jeans, a tie dye T-shirt, moto jacket, and Converse sneakers.
Prince Harry, first lady Michelle Obama, and Jill Biden tour the USO Warrior and Family Center at the Fort Belvoir military base.
To support of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016, Prince Harry was joined by the first and second ladies to tour art and music therapy programs that help injured service members. Michellee Obama wore a black and white collared dress with an abstract floral print, while Jill Biden looked delightful in a lilac pencil skirt and white three-quarter sleeved shirt. The British royal looked delightfully dapper in a navy blue suit and tie, wearing woven bracelets from Africa and a pin in support of his favorite charity. Based on the laughs, it seems his red scruff and English charm made the ladies swoon. No one’s immune.
First lady Michelle Obama waves before speaking at The University of Akron in a black and white blouse.
This is what a first lady wears to hang with LeBron James. The duo teamed up to celebrate the importance of secondary education. The basketball player wore flat-rimmed hat and long-sleeved Nike tee while Obama went for a more dressy look in black trousers and a ruffle blouse.
Michelle Obama in a Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress.
To launch BetterMakeRoom.org, Michelle Obama wore a black and white Diane Von Furstenberg. The site, made possible by more than 20 media, business and nonprofit groups, is a space for teens to share information on continuing education. “We want to create a space where young people can engage with each other, where they can inspire each other to complete their education beyond high school,” she said. Many celebrities are also involved in spreading the word on the initiative including Ciara, Tony Goldwyn, Kal Penn, and more.
Michelle Obama with blues musician Keb’ Mo’, singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, and jazz musician Esperanza Spalding in the State Dining Room of the White House during a student workshop for the 50th anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities.
In the presence of impressive musicians as well as 60 middle school students, the first lady managed to be both cool and professional with by wearing a conservatively cut shift dress with a zipper down the front.
First lady Michelle Obama speaks in the Blue Room of the White House during an event to honor the 2015 class of the National Student Poets.
The first lady combined spring florals with a dark winter color to come together in one dress perfect for fall. Next to the pattern, the draped neckline was a close second to best feature.
First lady Michelle Obama christens the USS Illinois with a bottle of sparkling wine.
The first lady job isn’t all responsibility — it’s also fun! The first lady wore suede black boots, a royal blue dress, and a black blazer coat to smash a bottle on a big ship
Michelle Obama talking with Stephen Colbert on the “Late Show” wearing a floral peplum top.
Obama, wearing a floral peplum top with black skinny trousers, revealed on late night TV that her dreams after she leaves the White House are to drive herself with the wind blowing her hair and shop at Target. “My lead agent let me have the windows open on the way to Camp David,” she said. “It was like five minutes out and he was like ‘the window’s open. Enjoy it!’ I was like, ‘thanks Allen.’”
Michelle Obama in custom Vera Wang at a state dinner in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
To host Chinese President Xi Jinping, Obama called on Vera Wang to make her black mermaid gown, which was fitted on the top and featured an organza trumpet skirt. “It is such a privilege, as an American of Chinese heritage, to have dressed First Lady @MichelleObama for this state dinner honoring President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan, of the People’s Rebublic of China,” Wang tweeted.
Michelle Obama in multi-textured coat on the White House’s south lawn.
Listening to their husbands speak during an arrival ceremony on the south lawn of the White House grounds Peng Liyuan (L), wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama listen as Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Barack Obama speaks September 25, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Michelle Obama with Pope Francis on the balcony of the White House wearing Monique Lhullier.
The first lady wore a version of a fall runway look from Monique Lhullier to greet Pope Francis in Washington, DC, for his historic visit. “When I saw it this morning, it was very impactful. This milestone, Pope Francis’ first visit to this country is very monumental,” the designer said. “It was perfect and I think the dress looks beautiful on her and so appropriate and flattering. It really was a wonderful moment for me, having been raised Catholic.”
Michelle Obama in Carolina Herrera to greet the Pope at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Obama chose a dress from devout Catholic designer Carolina Herrera to meet with his Holiness for the first time during his visit stateside. She paired the electric blue belted piece with Jimmy Choo heels.
First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama joined Glamour’s 'The Power Of An Educated Girl’ panel at The Apollo Theater in New York City.
For a daytime talk, Obama was all business wearing a navy blue wrap dress with cognac heels.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on stage before speaking at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 45th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
Obama paid tribute to female leaders in civil rights and his wife made a statement in a black dress with blue flowers from Tadashi Shoji.
Michelle Obama with her daughters Sasha and Malia Obama in Italy.
Sure, Michelle Obama’s graffiti-inspired dress is cool, but it was her daughters in darling Tory Burch summer minis that really stole the spotlight.
First Lady Michelle Obama arrives at the United States Pavilion at the Milan Expo to talk about her efforts to promote healthier lifestyles for kids.
When in Milan, dress as the Milanese do — in Missoni, of course! The American paid tribute to the bright brand by wearing a shift dress in ROYGBV.
First Lady Michelle Obama arrives with daughters Malia and Sasha Obama at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy.
Most likely inspired by Italy’s rich art history. Michelle Obama wore a skirt rich in color and featuring a deco-like pattern.
Michelle Obama with her daughters arriving in London wearing a Preen dress.
Across the pond to promote Let Girls Learn, Michelle Obama made her grand entrance to the United Kingdom wearing a yellow and robin’s egg blue fit and flare dress. Designed by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, this dress was modified from a similar version from the Resort 2015 collection.
Michelle Obama wearing a paisley print dress to visit the Mulberry School for Girls.
While the first lady gets her fashion tips from the Blake Lively Sartorial School, making outfit changes at every tour stop, she also wore the multicolored frock to have tea with Prince Harry.
Michelle Obama exiting David Cameron’s office in a black dress.
To meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron at Downing Street, Obama wore a three-quarter sleeved black dress with an embroidered bouquet of flowers on the chest and floating petals flowing down the skirt.
Michelle Obama with Akie Abe wearing a Monique Lhullier set.
To welcome Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe to the United States, the mother of two wore a Monique Lhullier dress with matching jacket that featured the pastel colors of a setting sun on the print. She finished the colorful look with silver shiny heels.
Michelle Obama in a Tadashi Shoji dress visiting a school in Washington, DC.
Fittingly enough, to visit Great Falls Elementary School in Great Falls, Virginia, Obama chose a floral and lace dress from Japanese-born Los Angeles-based Tadashi Shoji’s Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear collection.
Michelle Obama with her husband, President Barack Obama, in an electri cpurple Tadashi Shoji gown.
At a state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe, Michelle opted for a Tadashi Shoji dress from the Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear collection, which featured feathers and a layered tulle skirt.
Being the first lady comes with a lot of responsibility. And while being a trendsetter certainly pales in comparison to the weight of attempting to curb the childhood obesity problem in the United States or getting kids moving, dressing fashionably is part of the job. A few years into her husband’s presidency, Michelle Obama has already set herself apart from her predecessors, bringing a modern edge — and even J. Crew — to the White House. She’s also a political dresser, conscientiously picking labels to fit with occasions, from wearing a custom Vera Wang gown for a state dinner hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tadashi Shoji when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe came to Washington to Missoni in Italy and Preen in England.
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