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Best Michelle Obama style moments

From the white Jason Wu gown at the inaugural ball to that sell-out ASOS dress, here are First Lady Michelle Obama’s best fashion moments
By Penny Travers
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1

The Downing Street dress

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Michelle dressed up to the nines for her meeting with the Camerons at 10 Downing Street, opting for a chic floral Christopher Kane frock.

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2

The Preen dress

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Michelle Obama arrived for her UK visit in style in a bright yellow and blue lace dress by Preen.

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3

The chiffon dress

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Before President Obama was elected, Michelle was already rocking some pretty fabulous outfits, like this floral print dress in 2005.

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4

The clashing prints

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Michelle clashes prints the subtle way by teaming a polka dot skirt with psychedelic top and a gorgeous cardi.

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5

The camel coat

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Let’s be honest, you can never go wrong with a chic camel coat!

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6

The gold ensemble

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The day Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States, Michelle looked every inch the First Lady in a gold tailored dress with matching coat.

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7

The inaugural ball dress

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Michelle got everyone talking in THAT dreamy inaugural ballgown, courtesy of Jason Wu. Perfect when being serenaded from Beyoncé.

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8

The purple dress

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Not many people could pull off a purple dress that vibrant, but Michelle certainly can!

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9

The bright pink dress

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There’s no denying Michelle suits bold colours, and this drop waist dress is unusual and striking.

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10

The trouser suit

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Michelle teaches us all a lesson in what to wear to work. A jewelled belt is a great way to update an old suit.

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11

The polka dot dress

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Michelle boldly accessorises her polka dot dress with an orange belt and yellow heels. 

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12

The jacquard dress

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Michelle donned a pretty pastel blue jacquard dress with a pink bolero to meet the Royal family in 2011.

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13

The floral print dress

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Michelle lets her floral print dress do all the talking by wearing minimal accessories and simple black courts.

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14

The white ballgown

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During the same trip to the UK, Michelle dressed up in a white ballgown with matching gloves. The Queen didn’t let her borrow her jewels though…

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15

The classic black dress

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Michelle has numerous gorgeous back dresses, but our favourite has to be this off-the-shoulder number, accessorised perfectly with a statement necklace.

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16

The houndstooth top

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Michelle broke the mould when she presented an award at the 2012 Nickelodeon Annual Kids’ Choice Awards – and totally stole the limelight from Taylor Swift in her metallic houndstooth top and leather trousers.

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17

The green dress

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The First Lady has worn this green patterned number several times, and we can see why. The bold mix of turquoise and green, offset by a gold and orange jewel belt – simply stunning.

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18

The structured white dress

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Another visit to the UK, another amazing dress! We love the structured cut and embroidery.

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19

The metallic dress

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Michelle had a winning wardrobe for the 2012 presidential campaign, and this metallic number was a stand-out item.

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20

The jacquard dress

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Michelle donned a pretty pastel blue jacquard dress with a pink bolero to meet the Royal family in 2011.

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