White House Ready
The first lady poses for her official White House portrait in the famed Blue Room, wearing a black Michael Kors shift and classic double-stranded pearls.
Sparkling Smiles
Hosting their first black-tie dinner, Michelle dazzles in this stunning charcoal Peter Soronen gown along with layers and layers of pearls while the president rocks a classic tux.
Classy in Chiffon
The first lady shows off her highly anticipated inaugural gown at the Neighborhood Ball. Championing yet another under-the-radar designer, 26-year-old Jason Wu, she looks confident and classy in this chiffon one-shoulder creation. Wu says he designed the dress "to be powerful, beautiful, striking and convey her exuberance and intelligence."
Mellow Yellow
Michelle watches the swearing in of her husband as the 44th President of the United States in this classic lemongrass sheath dress by Isabel Toledo. And our new first lady chose to accessorize with something a little unexpected—green shoes and gloves.
Cream Colored Class
At the We Are One Inauguration concert, Michelle picks another outfit by Narciso Rodriguez, designer of her highly controversial red dress (you know the one). But this smart black and tan suit, accessorized with Loree Rodkin earrings, is a more flattering choice for the first lady to be.
Striking Red
For her first official tour of the White House, Michelle opts to wear a bold red frock by one of her favorite Chicago designers, Maria Pinto.
Ladies in Red
Michelle celebrates Barack Obama’s presidential victory in this controversial Narciso Rodriguez dress. One thing's for sure, we'll never forget it. Whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you!
Nice in Navy Blue
Keeping it classic first lady in this navy two-piece suit and double-stranded pearls, Michelle stops by The Daily Show for some witty banter and fashion showmanship.
H&M Style
It's not all fancy designers and six-figure wardrobe budgets for Michelle. She can just as easily rock a sundress from H&M.
Fancy Floral
Michelle joins her husband after a Universtiy of Mississippi debate in this floral number by up-and-coming designer Thakoon.
Lovebirds
Again in a floral piece from Thakoon, Michelle joins Barack onstage at the Democratic National Convention after he formally accepts the party’s nomination.
Obama Girls
Michelle kicks off the Democratic National Convention in this turquoise Maria Pinto sheath complete with an Erickson Beamon brooch. Pinto is a little-known Chicago designer who was recently able to open her own boutique because of all the attention Michelle brought to her.
Fun Flower Print
The Obamas deplane in Detroit, where Michelle aims for a summery effect in this colorful floral wrap dress by Moschino.
Family Fun
Michelle keeps it low-key in a full black skirt and white top as the soon-to-be first family celebrates both the Fourth of July and Malia's 10th birthday.
Fuchsia Frock
The Obamas celebrate his Democratic nomination in the primaries at a rally in St. Paul, Minn. This also marks the beginning of Michelle Glam-bama's fashionista status—she looks radiant and sleek in this fuchsia Maria Pinto dress.
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