Michelle Obama Style Lessons
50 Reasons We Want to Copy Michelle Obama's Style
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Being the first lady is by no means an easy job, but Michelle Obama always managed to do it in style. Whether she is stepping out on the red carpet at a formal function or just heading out for a walk with Barack, we love how she always manages to give an elegant look her own surprising spin.
With some heavy-hitting designers in her corner (hello, Jason Wu, Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford!), we've come to expect not just a great outfit but a bona-fide style moment every time she appears in the public eye. While she may no longer be gracing the halls of the White House, Michelle continues to amaze with her fierce style and a drive to change the world for the better.
1 Statement Stripes Are Always in Style
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2 Being Bold Is a Great Thing
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3 Classic Pantsuits and Sparkles Are a Perfect Pair
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4 Have a Little Surprise Up Your Sleeve
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5 Don't Be Afraid to Sparkle and Shine
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6 There's No Such Thing as a Hue Too Bright or a Print Too Bold
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7 Sheer Doesn't Have to Be Overly Sexy
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8 Matching Your SO Is Pretty Darn Adorable
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9 When You Can Rock a Runway Look, Do it
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10 Tropical Prints Aren't Just For Dads
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11 Ombré Is More Than Just a Hairstyle
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12 A Great Midi Dress Will Take You From Work to Play
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13 Never Underestimate the Power of Prints
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14 When It's Your Moment in the Spotlight, Go All Out
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15 Black Tie Doesn't Mean Black Dress
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16 Plaid Isn't Just For Lumberjacks
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17 Keep an Eye Out For Affordable Fashion Finds
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18 Boatneck Dresses Look Great on Land Too
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19 Relaxed Outfits Can Still Be Polished
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20 When You're Sticking to One Color Head to Toe, Switch Up the Hue
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21 Khakis Aren't Just For the Guys
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22 Outfit Repeating Is Totally Underrated
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23 Always Opt For a Little Sparkle
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24 Match Your Shoes and Your Purse to Make an Outfit Feel Extra Put Together
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25 Dressing to a Theme Doesn't Have to Be Cheesy
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26 A Long Red Dress Will Always Make a Statement
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27 A Matching Dress and Jacket Make For Serious Power Suiting
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28 Sometimes an Outfit Is All About the Accessories
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29 Bold Hues and Prints are Great, but Sometimes It's the Material That Makes the Dress
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30 Black Will Always Look Great, but Sometimes It Takes a Pop of Color to Stand Out From the Crowd
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31 Keep All Eyes on Your Dress by Choosing Simple Shoes
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32 Give an Old Dress New Life by Adding a Belt or Sweater
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33 Sometimes a Well-Dressed Date Is the Ultimate Accessory
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34 Add Personality to a Formal Look by Mismatching Your Shoes
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35 A Dress Looks Totally Different When You Throw Something Unexpected on Top
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36 White Gowns Aren't Just For a Wedding
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37 Add Gloves For an Extra Bit of Elegance
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38 Putting a Brooch on It Is a Lot More Chic Than You Think
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39 If You're Meeting the Queen, Wear Your Very Best
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40 Invest in an Arsenal of Great Coats
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41 A Statement Necklace WIll Never Go Out of Style
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42 You Can Never Go Wrong With J.Crew
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43 It's Surprisingly Easy to Dress Up a T-Shirt
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44 If You've Got a Favorite Body Part, Flaunt It
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45 You Can Dress Your Age and Still Have Fun With it
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46 Matching Your Mom Is Actually Pretty Cool
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47 There's Nothing Wrong With a Little Retro Influence
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48 Add a Belt For an Extraslimming Effect
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49 Never Feel Obligated to Blend In
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50 Florals Aren't Just a Spring Thing
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