All the trimmings on Michelle Obama [1]'s fancy-shmancy Dundas blazer — those emerald beads! That luxe, satin sash! — are certainly enough to distract you from the cut of her trousers. But we wouldn't let that happen, not when the silhouette is quickly becoming one of the most covetable workwear staples of 2019 [2]. That tiny slit at the ankle elongates the legs and also draws attention to your pumps, even if they're simple and classic, like Michelle's patent pair.
It's a modern take on a tailored tuxedo, and it's even a touch more casual if you want to team these pants with a white t-shirt [3] for date night. Michelle wore the full designer co-ord set while onstage with Phoebe Robinson to promote Becoming [4] in Norway. She jazzed it up with diamond rings and a turquoise manicure, looking every bit the professional with an eye for fashion [5]. Ahead, get an all-angles view, then shop similar slacks for the office, the red carpet, your next wedding, or anywhere else, really.
Michelle Wore an Embellished Dundas Suit With Side Slit Trousers Onstage
Shop Michelle's Trouser Style
Everlane The Back-Slit Work Pant [7] ($50)
Beaufille Lenae satin slim-leg pants
Beaufille - Lenae satin slim-leg pants [8] ($415)
Zara Leggings With Slits
Zara Leggings With Slits [9] ($30)
Mango Slit hem trousers
Mango Slit hem trousers [10] ($80)
H&M Pants with Slits
H&M Pants with Slits [11] ($20, originally $35)
Standard & Practices Libby High Rise Velvet Pants
Standard & Practices Libby High Rise Velvet Pants [12] ($89)