Michelle Obama's Summer Dresses Are What Your Dream Closet Is Made Of

In April 2015, Michelle Obama attended the Whitney Museum of American Art Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in New York, dressed in an elegant floral midi dress that she paired with black pumps.

Oasis Curve Floral Dress ($62, originally $102)

Maje Floral-Print Ruffled Crepe Maxi Dress ($525)

Parker Kathy Floral Dress ($398)

A good shirt dress is a staple, as proven by Michelle Obama in June 2015. Back then, she paired her red number with black ballet flats.

Lela Rose Ribbon-Trim Double-Breasted Midi Shirtdress ($1,190)

Charter Club Plus Cap-Sleeve Shirtdress ($50, originally $90)

Proenza Schouler Crêpe Shirt Dress ($654, originally $1,090)

On the Fourth of July of the same year, Michelle and Barack Obama hosted an Independence Day event for military personnel and White House staff on the South Lawn of the White House. For the occasion, she wore a pink gingham halter neck dress by Michael Kors, which she paired with metallic heels.

Fashion Union Midi Dress With High Halter Neck in Gingham ($56)

Solid & Striped Tiered Strappy Gingham Dress ($273)

Missguided Blush Gingham Cami Ruffle Hem Dress ($30)

For Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in April 2016, Michelle stunned in a pretty crochet floral dress, which she accessorized with yellow heels.

Saylor Floral Embroidered Crochet-Trim Dress ($231, originally $308)

Fashion Union Plus Drop Hem Midi Dress in Floral ($60)

Melissa Odabash April Crochet Midi Dress ($290, originally $484)

Michelle paired her fun midi with a thin black belt.

Cefinn Matilda Belted Printed Crepe Midi Dress ($440)

Diane von Furstenberg Farrell Printed Dress ($441, originally $504)

Etro Geometric Shift Dress ($620, originally $1,240)

While in Spain, Michelle worked this striped midi with a pair of beige wedges.

Diane von Furstenberg Charleigh Striped Woven Midi Wrap Dress ($545)

MII Striped Sleeveless Wrap Dress ($175, originally $250)

Calvin Klein Striped Wrap Maxi Dress ($70, originally $139)

Michelle paired this fun Preen by Thornton Bregazzi midi with simple flat sandals.

Loewe Aubrey Beardsley-Print Shirtdress ($2,100)

Lafayette 148 New York Plus Augustina Piazza Print Shirtdress ($948)

Marina Rinaldi Dalia Graphic Print Cady Dress ($995)

In August 2016, Michelle Obama stunned in this yellow number, complete with strappy sandals.

Keepsake The Label Imagine Lace Midi Dress ($216)

Boohoo Plus Heavy Lace Embroidered Ruffle Skater Dress ($42, originally $78)

Maje Embroidered-Lace Midi Shirt Dress ($445)

Ahead of her family's annual two week vacation, Michelle stepped out in this elegant midi, which she paired with pretty floral sandals.

Lela Rose Cold-Shoulder Ruffled Crepe Midi Dress ($1,490)

Kate Spade Linen Contrast Trim Dress ($349, originally $498)

Boohoo Plus Slash Neck Tie Waist Midi Dress ($20, originally $50)

When returning from vacation, Michelle kept things simple and casual with a gingham dress and white sneakers.

Calvin Klein Plus Gingham Midi Shirtdress ($89, originally $149)

Ganni Gingham Wrap Dress ($620)

Zalinah White Alice Swing Skater Midi Dress ($155)

Michelle paired this elegant floral wrap dress with simple black pumps.

All Saints Delana Caro Floral Wrap Dress ($305)

Missguided Plus Black Floral Wrap Midi Dress ($47)

Bardot Floral Print Faux Wrap Chiffon Dress ($109)

She styled her slightly more formal chevron dress with black suede heels.

Ted Baker Flissie Zip-Front Striped Midi Dress ($315)

Loft Plus Chevron Strappy Maxi Dress ($85, originally $90)

Live Unlimited Chevron Print Shirt Dress ($121)

We can't work out what's cooler here: Michelle's white dress, her cork wedges, or her Prada bag?

KENZO Shirting Belted Dress ($186, originally $619)

J. Crew Rudbeckia Belted Dress ($120)

Mara Hoffman Luna Belted Maxi Dress ($350)

In August 2019, Michelle wore a long-sleeved number with simple white pumps.

Eleventy Short Floral Dress ($465, originally $620)

Boohoo Plus Floral Midi Dress ($25, originally $50)

Karo Kauer x NA-KD Balloon Sleeve Mini Dress ($60)