Tracing the style evolution of the former first lady, from her fashionable days in the White House and beyond. For more from the Obama family, see Sasha and Malia's style evolution here..
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January 20, 2021
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In a plum-colored turtleneck, wide-legged trousers, and matching belt with a gold circle buckle by Sergio Hudson at the the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
In a pink duster and jumpsuit, Foundrae necklaces, and metallic loafers while promoting girls' education in Vietnam.
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July 06, 2019
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In a sequin navy jumpsuit by Sergio Hudson at the 2019 ESSENCE Festival.
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July 25, 2019
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In a smart, white midi dress and tan wedges while walking around the streets of Tribeca in New York City.
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May 11, 2019
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In a purple silk suit from Sergio Hudson and sequined bustier by Christy Rilling Studio at a speaking engagement about her book Becoming in Atlanta.
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May 4, 2019
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In a black suit with a crystal-embellished cape at a speaking engagement about her book Becoming in Toronto.
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April 14, 2019
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In a custom Stella McCartney jumpsuit at a speaking engagement about her book Becoming in London.
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April 11, 2019
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In a custom emerald green panther tuxedo by Peter Dundas for a speaking engagement about her book Becoming in Oslo.
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March 24, 2019
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In a Johanna Ortiz look while speaking to Jimmy Kimmel about her book Becoming at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.
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February 27, 2019
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First Lady Michelle Obama makes monochromatic chic in her silk orange top and tonal trousers.
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February 27, 2019
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In a cobalt blue suit with flares of red, yellow, black, and turquoise.
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In an canary-yellow blouse and matching sarong skirt, accessorized with gold over-the-knee boots by Balenciaga at at a speaking engagement about her book Becoming in New York.
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December 18, 2018
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In a sequined striped Balmain suit with a black v-neck top and heeled sandals on the set of The Tonight Show.
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December 14, 2018
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In a pink silk suit and silver statement earrings for a stop on her book tour at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
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November 17, 2018
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In a custom black crystal-embellished crepe tailored jacket and pants by Christopher Kane during her Becoming book tour in Washington, D.C.
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November 15, 2018
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In a white blazer and wide-leg pant paired with white pumps, while chatting with Tracee Ellis Ross during a stop on her Becoming book tour in Inglewood, California.
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November 13, 2018
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In a white sequined off-the-shoulder top, white pants, and hot pink pumps while speaking with Oprah about her memoir at United Center in Chicago.