The 23 Best Outfits Michelle Obama Wore This Year

Updated on Dec 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM

We have one word for Michelle Obama's style this year: impeccable. Though she was constantly busy with her duties as first lady, she impressed us time after time with her outfit choice. Whether she was home in Washington or halfway across the world, Michelle turned to designers like Preen and Michael Kors to provide her with some seriously chic looks.

Michelle is never one to shy away from a bright color or bold print, and we loved her tendencies toward florals and abstract patterns. Still, there were plenty of more understated looks that captured our attention too. Read on for 23 of our favorite looks from the first lady this year, and prepare for a major lesson in the art of power dressing.

Wearing Christopher Kane

Michelle donned a custom Christopher Kane dress that included floral embroidery and a belt at the waist while visiting London in June.

In a Black Floral-Print Tanya Taylor Dress

While visiting India in January, Michelle looked sophisticated in a floral-printed black dress by Tanya Taylor cinched with a leather belt.

Wearing Carolina Herrera

The first lady wore this blue cowl-neck style to meet the pope in September.

Dressed in Preen

Michelle coordinated her look with daughters Sasha and Malia while touching down in London.

Wearing Dries Van Noten

This silky floral-print creation by Dries Van Noten made for an elegant choice on the first lady's visit to Qatar in November.

Dressed in Michael Kors

Michelle celebrated the holidays wearing a jacquard Michael Kors dress paired with metallic pumps.

Wearing Roksanda Ilincic

While visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia, Michelle stunned in an abstract dress by Roksanda Ilincic.

Wearing Tadashi Shoji

At a state dinner for Japan in April, Michelle chose a cascading purple design by Japanese-born designer Tadashi Shoji.

Dressed in Michael Kors

To celebrate Independence Day, the first lady opted for a gingham dress by Michael Kors.

In Mary Katrantzou

The first lady wore a rose-print dress by Mary Katrantzou while attending an event in May.

Wearing Tadashi Shoji

The first lady chose a long-sleeved design by Tadashi Shoji while visiting an elementary school in April.

Wearing Vera Wang

For a state dinner with the president of China, the first lady wore a mermaid gown designed by Vera Wang.

In Tadashi Shoji

The first lady opted for a strapless Tadashi Shoji dress while in Washington DC in September.

Dressed in Tadashi Shoji

In October, the first lady hung alongside Prince Harry while wearing this long-sleeved Tadashi Shoji dress.

Wearing Thakoon

For the opening of the Whitney in New York City, Michelle chose a whimsical dress designed by Thakoon.

In Zac Posen

For the 2015 White House Correspondents' Association Gala, Michelle sparkled in a silver beaded gown by Zac Posen.

Wearing Oscar de la Renta

In December, the first lady attended the Kennedy Center Honors dressed in a black and blue strapless ballgown by Oscar de la Renta.

Wearing Monique Lhuillier

Michelle stunned in April wearing a wave-printed coat and dress from Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2015 collection.

Wearing Preen

Michelle wore a favorite multicolor Preen dress while attending an event in May.

Dressed in Alice + Olivia

The first lady kept things colorful in an abstract look by Alice + Olivia during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics in July.

Dressed in Zac Posen

Dressed in an off-the-shoulder Zac Posen dress, the first lady brought the heat at BET's Black Girls Rock! event in March.

Dressed in Kenzo

The first lady accessorized her bright Kenzo dress with a belt by Roksanda Ilincic.

Dressed in Missoni

The first lady wore a bright dress by Missoni while visiting Milan in June.