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From her glammed up gowns, to cheap chic wear, to the way she reworks the same pieces in her closet, Mrs. Obama has influenced style one garment at a time. Join Black Voices as we revisit the Commander in Chic's most influential looks.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
After her appearance on The View, the world took notice of the power of Michelle's fashion choices. Her White House-Black Market dress sent shoppers in a frenzy and sold out immediately.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
It isn't all about the mighty stiletto. At 5'10", Mrs. Obama doesn't need a leg lengthening heel. She has the power to make the kitten heel in vogue.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
Michelle's signature look, the belted cardigan, taught women everywhere that cardigans don't have to be boring and a belt is your greatest accessory.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
Mrs. Obama put little known designers like Jason Wu, Maria Pinto and Isabel Toledo on the mainstream map by embracing their garments. Her silk chiffon Wu gown on Inauguration night was the first of many glamorous moments.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
The First Lady could easily afford the best fashion the world has to offer, but she frequently wears outfits the average woman can afford from the mall. Her canary yellow J. Crew ensemble proved fashion knows no price.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
A day in the garden is no reason to dress frumpy. The First Lady is the epitome of casual chic with a coral hued outfit and Pumas.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
No stuffy pants suits or muted colors here. The First Lady frequently wears vibrant tones, patterns and embraces sleeveless and halter style dresses to show off her famously sculpted arms.
Michelle Obama's Influential Style
Lady O debunks the notion of never being photographed in the same outfit twice. She often remixes pieces in her closet by dressing them up or down depending on the occasion.
There are too many amazing outfits to choose from. What's your favorite Michelle Obama look?