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24 Times First Lady Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme

By now, we all know that Michelle Obama's taste level is top-tier. This year, our First Lady continued to push the envelope by embracing both emerging and classic designers, all with the effortless grace of a true fashionista.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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First Lady Style: Best of 2015

By now, we all know that Michelle Obama’s taste level is top-tier. This year, our First Lady continued to push the envelope by embracing both emerging and classic designers, all with the effortless grace of a true fashionista.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Micheal Kors for the State of the Union address by husband US President Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Kenzo while arriving at Tokyo International Airport in Tokyo, Japan.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Bibhu Mohapatra as she arrives to New Delhi.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Carolina Herrera during a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Altuzarra while posing with Akie Abe, the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as they attend the Japan-US Joint Girls Education Event at the Iikura Guest House in Tokyo.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Carolina Herrera at Siem Reap international airport.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Alice + Olivia during a visit to a school in Siem Reap province.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Roksanda as she departs from Siem Reap’s international airport.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Zac Posen while speaking onstage during 2015 ‘Black Girls Rock!’ BET Special at NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. 

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Zac Posen as she attends the annual White House Correspondent’s Association Gala at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Monique Lhuillier as she and US President Barack Obama arrive for welcoming ceremonies for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Tadashi Shoji as she greets Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd-R) and his wife Akie Abe (L) upon arrival at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Thakoon while participating in a dedication ceremony for the Whitney Museum of American Art’s new building in the Meatpacking District in Manhattan.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Preen by Thornton Bregazzi as she arrives at Stanstead airport for a visit to London in London, England.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Christopher Kane while leaving Downing Street following a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron in London, England.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Duro Olowu as she arrives with daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Missoni as she arrives at the United States Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In BCBG Max Azria while listening to a Cambodian guide during her visit to Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Donna Karan with daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama in Venice, Italy.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Tadashi Shoji while attending the Phoenix Awards Dinner for the 45th Annual Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Conference at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Carolina Herrera while escorting Pope Francis alongside U.S. President Barack Obama and other political and Catholic church leaders after arriving from Cuba.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Vera Wang while arriving to greet Xi Jinping, China’s president, and Peng Liyuan, China’s first lady, both not pictured, on the North Portico of the White House during a state visit in Washington, D.C.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Stella McCartney at Glamour’s “The Power Of An Educated Girl” panel at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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In Tadashi Shoji as she speaks at the Joining Forces Invictus Games Event at Wells Field House in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 

24 Times Michelle Obama's Style Reigned Supreme
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