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Home · Fashion

First Lady Look Book: 2013

From Alaia to Zara, check out the FLOTUS' fashion moments of the year.

By Celia L. Smith · December 9, 2013October 27, 2020
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The Year in First Lady Style

The First Lady walked into the new year stylish. At the presidential inaugural parade Mrs. O kept her cool in a tailored Tom Brown coat, accessorized by J.Crew and finished with a fierce pair of Reed Krakoff boots.

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The Year in First Lady Style

For the Inagural reception you can never go wrong with a classic little black dress, courtesy of Michael Kors.

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The Year in First Lady Style

At the Inaugural Ball, Mrs. O topped her first Jason Wu gown with this scarlet halter chiffon style. It made us all blush to see our First Lady looking this hot.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Thanks to designer Naeem Khan, National Prayer Service never looked so chic! This virginal white beaded dress and coat paired with nude kitten heels were fit for the occasion.

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The Year in First Lady Style

At the President’s State of The Union address, the First Lady pledged allegiance to chicness in this sparkling Pete Souza coat and suede Jimmy Choo boots.

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The Year in First Lady Style

At the 85th Annual Academy Awards, Michelle Obama was smokin’ in a smoke colored Naeem Khan deco-beaded gown. The best dressed award goes to her!

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The Year in First Lady Style

How can you not smile in a dress this gorgeous? Mrs. O’s custom Narciso Rodriguez number complemented Robin Roberts perfectly on the set of Good Morning America.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Not everyone could look this good in green, but the FLOTUS had the luck of the Irish in this emerald sheath dress with a sweet strand of pearls.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Mrs. O is starting a clean slate in this grey color palate. The simplicity of this Michael Kors boucle crepe sheath dress combined with the color is minimally chic!

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The Year in First Lady Style

While meeting the Maryland Governor, Michelle Obama opted for another Michael Kors knockout: a ruby red pleated dress, patent pumps and pearls.

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The Year in First Lady Style

While paying homage to Boston bombing victims, Michelle Obama was feeling blue in a Narcisso Rodriguez dress and we were feeling this leather sash around her waist.

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The Year in First Lady Style

FLOTUS makes business attire look stunning in a powder blue Zac Posen suit dress with her signature classy kitten heels.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Michelle Obama turned heads in a black beaded chiffon dress by Monique Lhuillier. We love that she complemented her ebony gown with drop earrings by Catherine Angiel to drive the dashing look home.

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The Year in First Lady Style

It was all textures and tones for Mrs. O at her book signing event in DC. The embellished Tory Burch top and gold pleated skirt was pretty fab for the occasion.

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The Year in First Lady Style

This printed Prabal Gurung dress was royally chic while hosting Prince Harry at the White House in honour of military mothers.

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The Year in First Lady Style

First Lady brings this merino wool Narciso Rodriguez blazer to life with a punch of colorblocking in a silk crepe top also by the designer during her visit to The Gaihety Theatre in Dublin, Ireland.

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The Year in First Lady Style

The First Lady was a beauty boarding Air Force One in Berlin in a Carolina Herrera swirl pattern cocktail dress and gorgeous Rene Escobar earrings.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Without fail pastels make anyone look pretty! And Michelle Obama was just that while sitting in the Presidential Palace in Dakar, Senegal with their President Macky Sall.

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The Year in First Lady Style

This is definitely one of Michelle Obama’s chicest moments yet! At the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, South Africa, the First Lady wore a pleated Naeem Khan sunset-print dress in a sexy one-shoulder design topped by a gold tiered necklace. ESSENCE approved!

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The Year in First Lady Style

A solemn moment with Tanzanian First Lady Salma Kikwete captures Michelle Obama pretty in a painterly Rachel Roy dress and bolero-style cardigan with golden pumps.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Mrs. O gives her black and white Jason Wu dress a surprising kick with popping red patent pumps while strolling with Tanzanian First Lady Salma Kikwete.

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The Year in First Lady Style

The First Lady chose to ring in the 4th of July sporting a beautiful blue stunner designed by Boy. by band of Outsiders. The ombré touch is a modern take on a traditional “toile” pattern and the red flats make it officially patriotic.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Michelle Obama’s ensemble at the official State Dinner in Tanzania is so effortlessly summer-chic. The well-designed designed button-down blouse by Zero+Maria Cornejo lends a traditional touch to a bold tangerine-striped Carolina Herrera skirt, while the gold belt is the key accessory that pulls this look together.

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The Year in First Lady Style

The First Lady is a ray of sunshine in this Michael Kors silk sheath dress and unexpected green suede pumps.

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The Year in First Lady Style

This oxblood damask print dress by Laura Smalls was just one of the many stunning styles the First Lady sported at the DNC this year.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Michelle Obama rocks her go-to guy, Jason Wu, to the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, VA. A lovely teal silk and linen bow-front style we love.

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The Year in First Lady Style

Mrs. O doesn’t miss a moment! In matching mommy and me outfits, the FLOTUS works a suede Azzedine Alaia jacket and dress with covet-worthy Jimmy Choo thigh-high boots for a bit of bang!

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The Year in First Lady Style

Mrs. O re-worked those same boots with a classic double-breasted coat and looked just as exquisite on Veteran’s Day recently.

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