Home • Fashion Style Statement: Michelle Obama Bows First Lady Michelle Obama loves a good bow! Here, we take a look at the many ways she wears them in her daily outfits. By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 01 Sitting Pretty Michelle Obama flashes her pearly whites at a White House event for the Women of the U.S. Military in a purple Anne Klein dress. AP Image 02 Fit & Fabulous Mrs O. escorts the President in a gray sheath dress by Moschino. Getty Image 03 Standing Ovation Michelle Obama cheers on the President as he addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in a soft pink Moschino suit. Getty Image 04 Flower Power Here, she makes an appearance on NBC’s The Jay Leno Show in a flowered Thakoon dress with black bow on her shoulder. AP Image 05 Color Blocked Michelle pairs a teal Jason Wu dress with a lilac cardigan at the Evening Parade at the Washington Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. 06 Black Power The First Lady wears a black Moschino blouse with oversized bow across her chest. Getty Image 07 Lady in White Here, she waves to a crowd with the President in a white Moschino blouse, Michael Kors skirt and Azzedine Alaia belt. Getty Image 08 Always Alert Michelle gives her rapt attention at the annual International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony on a Zero + Maria Cornejo dress. Getty Image 09 Coat Appeal Michelle poses with the President in a flowered Thakoon coat at the NATO Summit arrival ceremony in France. Getty Image 10 Plaid Perfect Michelle gears up for the holidays by welcoming the White House Christmas Tree in this plaid blouse by Love Moschino. 11 Bow Tie Michelle arrives in Norway with the President to attend the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in an oversized lilac scarf tied into a pretty bow.