Michelle Obama's radical style change

Michelle Obama became known around the world during her time as First Lady of the United States. Since then, she has been a fashion icon due to her stylish way of dressing, ranging from formal to more casual looks.

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During her time as First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama drew attention not only for her social media but also for the way she dressed, which made her a fashion icon. In this gallery, we've put together some of her looks since then. Check them out!

Brown is a color that makes some people uncomfortable, which is not the case with Michelle Obama. At the American Symphony New Orleans Premiere in December 2023, she hit the nail on the head by opting for this monochrome look, made up of a leather blazer and corset, contrasted with tailored pants.

In November 2023, at the funeral of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in Atlanta, Georgia, Michelle Obama wore an all-black tailler with small details on the buttons, which matched perfectly with her earrings. Everything was very sober and discreet.

The former First Lady showed up in a casual look for the US Open Tennis in August 2023. She paired a denim strapless dress (with a round skirt) with a black bolero and casual platform sandals with a summer vibe.

In this image, Michelle Obama is walking down the street, her style full of personality. The outfit consisted of light jeans, a tank top, and a sweater at the back. The accessories that highlighted the look were various bracelets and a headband.

Michelle uses the versatility of her curly hair to create striking hairstyles. For the WSJ's Future Of Everything Festival, she wore a braid, black tailor suit with gold details, flare pants, and stilettos.

On a stroll through the streets of Barcelona in April 2023, the former first lady revisited her round skirts from the White House but added sneakers, which made the look much more charming and stylish.

Chatting about her podcast 'Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast' in April 2023 with presenter Gayle King, the former first lady opted for a classic model but in a bright yellow tone, contrasting with the black.

Michelle Obama has been betting a lot on comfortable clothes, and the oversized trend couldn't be left out, like this jacket she wore with loose pants and sneakers.

To talk about her book 'Our Inner Light' on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show, Michelle went bold in a navy blue Fendi jumpsuit. The piece had silver zippers and a pleated skirt, which she paired with stiletto boots, geometric earrings, and some silver rings. Luxury!

To appear on 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert, she wore a classic pastel yellow outfit consisting of a sequined blouse and beautiful wide-tailored pants.

Michelle Obama always likes to add flowers to the lapels of her suits. In the photo, she stands out not only for the accessory but also for the color of the outfit and the material used. On her feet, the finishing touch: silver pumps.

After leaving the White House, Michelle Obama set her own fashion rules. In December 2022, she attended an event in Atlanta with this gorgeous braid hairstyle, leather jacket, and skirt.

In the same year, for a philanthropic event, the former FLOTUS opted for a modern ensemble with a vibrant color.

In her column for The New York Times, Vanessa Friedman noted, "the clothes seem personal; the wardrobe of someone who has shrugged off the filters and decided to dress for herself as opposed to dressing to please (or maybe just not to upset) the largest possible constituency."

This photo was posted by her stylist Meredith Koop on her Instagram account (@meredithkoop).

To go to a tennis match at the 2022 US Open, Michelle Obama chose a striped outfit, in which the loose-sleeved blouse stood out, the color of which suited her very well!

Michelle has traveled through the United States to publicize her second book: 'The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times'. In the photo, she appears with Oprah Winfrey. At the time, she wore sneakers, a white suit, and voluminous hair.

Michelle Obama showed a lot of originality with this modern look, which included scarves and jeans. She looked pretty happy at the time!

Photo: Instagram @meredithkoop

"[Whether you] like the fits or not, there’s no denying that Mrs. Obama seemed to be having fun with what she was wearing. She was modeling a different kind of choice, one that prioritized an energetic self-expression over fitting in." Vanessa Friedman explained in The New York Times.

Photo: Instagram @meredithkoop

During the eight years that she served the United States as First Lady, Michelle wore her hair straight. However, it always varied in cuts and lengths.

In the Netflix documentary 'Becoming', Michele explains that she was being exposed to the world and that she had to be strategic about how to present herself. All she wore, did, and said could define her image for life.

As she told in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Americans were still getting used to the idea of having a black family occupying the highest position in the country.

In the same interview, Michelle Obama, who is a lawyer, revealed that she had always wanted to have braided hair. She showed her satisfaction in finally sporting the hairstyle: “Braids, guys!” The audience applauded excitedly.

In her most recent appearances, it's clear she's said goodbye to convention and ditched floral dresses, corporate ensembles, and demure cardigans in favor of tailored suits, T-shirts, and jeans.

The change in appearance happened gradually. By now it's clear, though, that Michelle has made a big turnaround. She's adding different pieces, bolder materials, and stronger colors to her wardrobe.

As she switches different styles, Michelle Obama nearly always excels in monochrome looks. The use of a single color, or with a variations of its shades, is a trademark of the former First Lady.

When she goes for a printed model, Michelle Obama uses compositions that vary from classic to bold.

She is also adept at using belts of all kinds. They highlights her silhouette in a flattering way.

An unforgettable look was the one she sported during Joe Biden's inauguration. Michelle's monochrome outfit caught the attention of the public and became one of the main topics on Twitter at the time.

Michelle Obama is considered by fashion magazines as the "muse of the pantsuit."

The choice of fabrics is also made with a lot of personality and boldness. In the photo, Michelle plays with tailoring and silk. The result is a fluid and structured look.

In 2008, during the presidential campaign, Michelle adopted a style that brought together discreet color compositions and traditional cuts.

Alongside her husband and then-president Barack Obama, Michelle attended events with a classic and sophisticated look.

Her clothing choices were also a way to boost established North American brands. In addition, she promoted new talent.

An example of this was the Jason Wu dress she wore at the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Ball, one of her first official looks as First Lady. At the time, the designer was relatively little known, but he would become one of Michelle's darlings – as well as that of the rest of the world.

At gala events, Michelle wore pieces that became unforgettable for fashion lovers. It was common to see her in dresses with special cuts, daring materials, and a lot of shine.

The style developed by Michelle Obama also included vintage-inspired dresses and well-marked waists.

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