Michelle Obama is one of the most fashionable first ladies in history and that hasn't changed
just because she's no longer in the White House.
She can still make heads turn with her unique outfits as she globe trots and pursues the
causes she's passionate about outside of Washington D.C.
Here are some of Michelle Obama's best looks.
While she wasn't fully out of the White House just yet, Obama ended her White House fashion
years with a classic, tailored long red coat on Inauguration Day in January 2017.
The warm outerwear and matching long red short-sleeved dress underneath were both made by designer
Jason Wu.
At her first speaking engagement after the January 2017 Inauguration, Obama took the
stage at the American Institute of Architects conference in Florida in the same signature
style that made her a fashion icon from the time she first emerged in the public eye.
She wore this long, loose, color-blocked dress in gray, white, and beige.
When President Barack Obama received the John F. Kennedy Profile In Courage Award in May
2017, Michelle was by his side in one of her favorite style gowns.
This particular outfit featured one long, flowing, cape-like sleeve and was paired with
dangly chandelier earrings in a matching blue hue.
At MTV's National College Signing Day event, Obama's outfit was all about her alma mater:
Princeton University.
She wore a V-neck, gray T-shirt emblazoned with the college's name and tiger mascot.
To complete the ultra-casual monochrome look, she wore gray skinny jeans, a comfy, draped
gray sweater, and gray bracelets.
This is a hip, everyday look, the kind we don't usually get to see a first lady wear.
But it's cool to see that Obama's strong sense of style extends to her less formal appearances
too.
Hey, have you heard that Michelle Obama loves to exercise?
"I like to dance, play tennis, even do some pushups."
Now that she’s a private citizen, she's keeping up her public love for working out.
And you'll notice from this photo posted to her Instagram account that, no surprise, Michelle
has great workout outfits to go along with her passion for moving, like these cropped
pants and black cap.
At the ESPY Awards in July 2017, Obama wore a custom, form-fitting black dress.
This is a glam look with interesting, dramatic cutouts around the neck.
And may we all be as capable of being bold enough to pull off bodycon dress and jewelry
by designer Jennifer Fisher, just like her.
Obama wore this flowy, flower-covered, light pink wrap dress to an event for the Women's
Foundation of Colorado.
According to Vogue magazine, her oversized earrings were made by Simone Rocha, and her
high-heels were designed by Jimmy Choo.
The dress also matched the vibe of the chair she was sitting in, which probably wasn't
planned… but when you match your chair, you know you look good.
Obama and Prince Harry teamed up to surprise students at Hyde Park Academy in Chicago,
Illinois on Halloween 2017.
Obama arrived in business-casual attire, and while the former FLOTUS wouldn't win any Halloween
costume competitions for her outfit, she was certainly dressed for the occasion in a pale
blue cowl neck blouse and gray plaid slacks.
Obama appeared at the second day of the inaugural Obama Foundation summit in November 2017.
The former FLOTUS rocked plaid yet again, but this time, she wore a long-sleeved, ruffled,
two-toned tartan ensemble to show off her killer legs.
Yeah, this post-White House look is basically everything.
When appearing as a guest on The Ellen Degeneres Show for the host's 60th birthday in early
2018, the former first lady went with a pair of tailored black pants and a draped, Tom
Ford blouse in crisp white.
This outfit proves you can always count on Obama to pick the perfect outfit for every
occasion.
In February 2018, the former FLOTUS unveiled her official portrait at the Smithsonian National
Portrait Gallery.
In the painting, Obama looked gorgeous in a gown designed by Michelle Smith, which was
inspired by the designer’s spring 2017 collection.
So, how did she compete with her own portrait featuring another magnificent dress during
this big reveal?
Well, by wearing a stunning, navy floral gown, that's how.
And she looked every bit as stunning in person as she did in the portrait.
In May 2018, the former first lady knew just what to wear to command attention during the
United State of Women summit in Los Angeles, California.
She wore a wrap dress with a top half fashioned more like a blazer with its long sleeves and
collared neckline.
The belt across her waist drew attention to the fringe detailing on the skirt.
She paired the fun dress with matching ivory heeled sandals and still looked perfectly
professional for the event.
At the 2018 American Library Association Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, the
former first lady was able to not only pull off a yellow-green dress, but one with a seriously
bold print, too.
Her $595 Tanya Taylor dress, with its rich colors, fluttery cap sleeves, and red belt,
turned out to be one of the best looks of the summer.