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Michelle Obama Wore the Ultimate Power-Woman Dress For Her Final Speech as First Lady

Jan 8 2017 - 10:20am

Michelle Obama [1] delivered her final speech as first lady [2] today at the White House. For the momentous occasion, she fittingly chose to wear the ultimate power-woman color [3]: red. Standing on stage before her guests, Michelle wore a long-sleeved Narciso Rodriguez dress with a cutout collar. While her final words left us in near tears, her bold outfit gave us a solid reminder that this won't be the last we see of her.

It was a strong signifier that even when she won't be the first lady anymore, she will still continue to command attention with her thoughtful words and polished style [4]. Michelle no doubt thought long and hard about what she was going to say, and if we had to venture a guess, wearing red was also no accident. Because once a power woman, always a power woman, whether she's first lady or not. Scroll on for a closer look at Michelle's dress, then shop similar options to channel your inner boss-lady vibes.


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