Oprah And Michelle Obama in The Light We Carry Is Our TV Pick This Week
Subtitles
  • Off
  • English

The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks

The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks

As we're still riding the high of her stunning speech to the Democratic National Convention, let's look back at some of Michelle Obama's looks we love

We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Start Slideshow
Start Slideshow
TOPSHOT - Former US First Lady Michelle Obama arrives to speak on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024.
TOPSHOT - Former US First Lady Michelle Obama arrives to speak on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024.
Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU (Getty Images)

When it comes to fashion, Former First Lady Michelle Obama never disappoints. Whether she’s rocking something off the rack from J. Crew or a designer dress from the latest Versace collection, she knows what looks best on her, and she’s not afraid to push the envelope. Her style has only become edgier since she left the White House.

Advertisement

Mrs. Obama’s time as First Lady may be over, but she’s still serving lewks everywhere she goes, including while she addresses the crowd at the Democratic National Convention. While we always love to hear what she has to say, we’re just as excited to see what she’s going to wear. So let’s look back at some of our favorite looks from our Forever First Lady in the past couple of years.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

2 / 19

Minimalist Chic at the DNC

Minimalist Chic at the DNC

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU (Getty Images)

Mrs. Obama made an impassioned call to action to voters during night two of the Democratic National Convention while wearing a stunning two-piece ensemble from Monse’s 2025 resort collection.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

3 / 19

Monochromatic Magic

Monochromatic Magic

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Randy Holmes (Getty Images)

Accessories are everything with this monochromatic turquoise look Mrs. Obama wore for an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to promote “The Light We Carry.” From the flower on her lapel down to those silver slingbacks, no detail was missed.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

4 / 19

Street Style

Street Style

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Raymond Hall (Getty Images)

You know she can dress up. But it’s rare we get to see the Former First Lady dress down. We’re living for this satin wide-legged pant and sneakers she wore in New York City in 2023.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

5 / 19

Doing it in Denim

Doing it in Denim

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks onstage during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at Warner Theatre on November 15, 2022 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks onstage during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at Warner Theatre on November 15, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Photo: Tasos Katopodis (Getty Images)

For her book tour stop in D.C., Mrs. Obama rocked a denim on denim look from the Ganni Resort 2023 collection that was casually chic. But when it comes to this look, it was the red patent boot for me.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

6 / 19

Runway Ready

Runway Ready

Advertisement

When in LA, why not wear Versace? Our Forever First Lady rocked a colorful look from the designer’s Spring 2023 collection.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

7 / 19

The Prettiest Purple

The Prettiest Purple

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images)

Mrs. Obama proved she’s not afraid of color in this custom eggplant two-piece suit and sequin bustier at an Atlanta stop on her “Becoming” book tour back in 2019.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

8 / 19

A Lewk in London

A Lewk in London

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Mike Marsland (Getty Images)

Sometimes less is more. And Mrs. Obama gave us simple and stylish, wearing all black with gold accents for a stop on the “Becoming” tour at the O2 Arena in London, England.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

9 / 19

Emerald Elegance

Emerald Elegance

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Rune Hellestad - Corbis (Getty Images)

Mrs. Obama rocked a black pantsuit with emerald accents for her 2019 “Becoming” book tour stop in Oslo, Norway.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

10 / 19

Pink Perfection

Pink Perfection

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: MARTIN SYLVEST (Getty Images)

The First Lady stuns in a salmon-colored Stine Goya suit at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

11 / 19

Amazing in Orange

Amazing in Orange

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Rick Kern (Getty Images)

We love the orange top and pants from Fe Noel she wore for the “Becoming” tour at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

12 / 19

A Beautiful Blue

A Beautiful Blue

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Gary Miller (Getty Images)

This beautifully bright blue pantsuit stole the show during her 2019 visit to BookTube at YouTube Space Austin in Austin, Texas.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

13 / 19

Balenciaga at Barclay’s

Balenciaga at Barclay’s

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Dia Dipasup (Getty Images)

The always fashion-forward former First Lady brought the heat when she sat down with Sara Jessica Parker at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY in 2019. The yellow Balenciaga gown was stunning, but the thigh-high gold Balenciaga boots stole the show.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

14 / 19

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images (Getty Images)

If there’s one thing I can say about Michelle Obama, ya girl can rock a pantsuit. And the pink suit she wore at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif gave me life.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

15 / 19

Wearing White Well

Wearing White Well

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Yui Mok - PA Images (Getty Images)

All-white is not for everyone. But Mrs. Obama looks flawless in a white wide-legged jumpsuit at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

16 / 19

Bringing it in Blue

Bringing it in Blue

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Paul Marotta (Getty Images)

We can’t get enough of Mrs. Obama’s monochromatic looks, especially this blue ensemble she wore for her stop at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on the “Becoming” tour in 2018.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

17 / 19

A Perfect Pantsuit

A Perfect Pantsuit

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images)

Wearing all white for a stop on the “Becoming” tour at the Forum in Inglewood, California back in 2018.

Advertisement
Previous Slide
Next Slide

18 / 19

Sweet Home Chicago

Sweet Home Chicago

Image for article titled The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks
Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images)

You have to bring it when you sit down with Oprah Winfrey. Mrs. Obama did just that in an all-white ensemble at a Chicago stop on her “Becoming” book tour. We love the subtly sexy touches, including the peek-a-boo shoulder and pop of color with her pink pumps.

Advertisement