There are simple, well-made tailored blouses, and then there are the type you go mad for, ignoring the price tag, pulling out your credit card, and swearing, "I'll wear it every day!" Of course Michelle Obama [1] owns one of those. When she met with 2-year-old Parker Curry [2], the adorable little girl who was caught staring at the former FLOTUS's portrait [3], Michelle wore a boss lady look. She paired simple black wide-leg slacks with a fabulous ruffled blouse, capping off the combination with pointed-toe pumps.
We were struck by the bohemian flair of her flutter top, which is by Veronica Beard and retails for $245 [4]. Of course, some women might consider that a high price to pay when they've got countless other neutral basics hanging in their closets, but let us ask you this: Does your white work shirt command as much attention as this one? Ahead, you can get inspired and pick up Michelle's exact design (which coordinated perfectly with little Parker's printed Tea Collection dress [5]), or shop for a similar, more affordable option with frills.
Michelle's Exact Veronica Beard Ruffled Cotton Blouse
Veronica Beard Ruffled cotton blouse [7] ($245)
See by Chloé White Ruffled Blouse
See by Chloe White Ruffled Blouse [8] ($295)
Zara Blouse With Bow
Zara Blouse With Bow [9] ($26)
Glamorous Asymmetrical Ruffle Blouse
Glamorous Asymmetrical Ruffle Blouse (Plus Size) [10] ($30)
Alexis Alvinna Ruffle Blouse
ALEXIS RTW Alvinna Ruffle Blouse [11] ($375)
Maje Ruffled Cotton-Poplin Blouse
Maje Ruffled Cotton-poplin Blouse - White [12] ($225)
H&M Ruffled Blouse
H&M Ruffled Blouse [13] ($35)
Zara Contrasting Pleated Blouse
Zara Contrasting Pleated Blouse [14] ($50)
Rebecca Taylor Silk Ruffle Blouse
Rebecca Taylor Silk Ruffle Blouse [15] ($118, originally $295)
Prabal Gurung Long Sleeve Ruffle Blouse
Prabal Gurung Long Sleeve Ruffle Blouse [16] ($279, originally $795)
Avenue Cascading Ruffle Choker Neck Blouse
Avenue Cascading Ruffle Choker Neck Blouse [17] ($25, originally $50)