Malia Obama Has a Minidress Styling Hack That's Also Dad Approved

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There have been moments when we've stared at our closets, contemplating whether or not to risk rocking a mini on an average, uneventful day. "Save it for a night out," we'll tell ourselves, pushing it to the back as we grab something else. If only we'd seen Malia Obama's travel outfit sooner — the one that featured a supershort navy dress — our leg-baring pieces might have gotten more use.

The president's daughter and on-the-rise fashion girl showed us the secret to dressing down a mini as she arrived at Andrews Air Force Base. By pairing the layered look with booties and opting for a dress that was more loose-fitting and structured, Malia's look was more casual than risqué. And bonus: Barack Obama's smile tells us that it's also dad approved. Score!

Read on to see Malia's outfit in full, and then shop what you need to pull off the style yourself.

Malia Showed Off Her Legs in a Short Dress Style
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Malia Showed Off Her Legs in a Short Dress Style

She Dressed It Down With a Pair of Booties and a Jacket
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She Dressed It Down With a Pair of Booties and a Jacket