Hint of Print
Landing in England, Mrs. O gets off the plane looking bright and chic in a purple Preen suit with a pattern shirt underneath and teal pumps.
Peter's Prints
On to Ireland, Michelle chooses to go with a black-and-white printed Peter Som sheath with green belt and a black jacket.
A Patch of Polka Dots
While touring Ireland, Michelle dresses in a Marc Jacobs' polka-dot dress, pairing it with a tan coat and red flats.
Fiery Hot FLOTUS
Michelle goes for the wow factor in a gorgeous—and controversial—red Alexander McQueen gown at a White House state dinner.
Sparkling Style
While attending an event with her husband, the first lady sparkles in a floor-length crimson gown.
Seeing Spots
Speaking at a White House event, Michelle takes a walk on the wild side in a leopard and lace Byron Lars dress.
Summer Style
The first lady's looking summery chic in a V-neck dress with pastel stripes.
Royal Blue for Royalty
At her second state dinner, Michelle dazzles in a belted, single-shoulder Peter Soronen gown, strappy metallic heels and a curly 'do. Gorgeous.
Cinco de Mayo Style
The lady loves her prints! Michelle rocks a vibrant watercolor Thakoon sheath to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the White House.
Flirty Fun
Mrs. O steps off the plane in Mexico in a fabulous blue printed Tracy Reese dress, stacked bangles and red ballet flats. Muy hermosa!
LBD
For the White House's a Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement event, Michelle takes a step in the right direction in a chic black ensemble with trendy sheer sleeves and matching pumps.
Pretty in Plum
In plum Isaac Mizrahi and her signature pearls, the first lady watches on as the president delivers his State of the Union address.
If the Shoe Fits
Attending the Nobel Banquet in Oslo, Norway, Michelle looks like she may have gotten a little inspiration from Cinderella in a pale blue, shimmery Azzedine Alaïa gown.
Golden Gal
Well, it is the holiday season, and there really is no better time to wear so much gold velvet. Shining in a Calvin Klein coat and dress ensemble, Michelle accompanies her husband as he accepts his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.
Simply Elegant
Michelle brings added elegance to the White House's state dinner in this strapless champagne and silver Naeem Khan gown.
Peachy Keen
During a visit to Moscow, the first lady dons a peach Narciso Rodriguez dress and a belted Michael Kors overcoat in a slightly lighter hue. We’re loving the color choice, Michelle.
First Lady Florals
To meet the First Lady of France, Mrs. Obama wears a long floral coat over a fuchsia dress by Thakoon, a designer she seems to be inclined to.
Flirty LBD
Looking as stylish as ever, Michelle is decked in a ruffled knit dress by Azzedine Alaia as she joins her husband for the NATO dinner in Baden-Baden.
Big Bow Blouse
In the Czech Republic, the President’s wife balances class and style with a bow-adorned Moschino blouse with an Azzedine Alaia belt and black pencil skirt.
Popping Pink
The luminous first lady chooses a hot-pink wool Michael Kors get-up with a matching flower necklace at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Matching in Black
On a date with her husband in NYC, Michelle shows off her legendary toned arms in a sleeveless dress by French designer Azzedine Alaia. She chooses a brilliant blue clutch to add some pizzazz.
Teal Twist
At the Royal Opera House in London, the first lady puts a twist on the classic cardigan—wearing an assymetrical version by edgy Japanese designer Junya Watanabe over a dark-teal Jason Wu dress.
Pastels
At the G-20 summit in London, Michelle adds some daytime sparkle to her spring outfit with an embellished cream cardigan, tank and mint-green pencil skirt, all by recession-friendly brand J.Crew.
Tweed by Thakoon
Michelle boards Air Force One with her husband—in their first official overseas trip in office—in an elegant ivory-and-black tweed coat by Thakoon.