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Home • Fashion

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple

The First Lady loves the many shades of purple.
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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FLOTUS in Purple

Our first lady looks radiant in this Roksanda Ilcinic dress!

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

It seems that purple is her color. Here, she turns heads with a knock out purple gown.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

The FLOTUS gets active with a group of kids in chic workout gear.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Here, Michelle Obama takes a stroll in a comfy pair of lilac colored flats with her daughter.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Michelle Obama warmly embraces her big, fuzzy purple accessory.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple
“I specifically did not read other first ladies’ books because I didn’t want to be influenced by how they defined the role. I knew that I would have to define this role very uniquely and specifically to me and who I was. So, I came in thinking about who I wanted to be in this position and who I needed to be for my girls.”
First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Michelle Obama has us lusting over this amazing bold hued coat with wrap around the neck detail.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Michelle Obama’s hombre purple number has us singing her praises.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Thumbs up to Michelle for working that dress— and those rosette details around the strap.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

We love how she mixed bold prints with a pop of color on the shoe.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Here, she keeps it simple with a mixed print skirt and a pair of comfy flats.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

This purple dress caught our attention, and held it.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Even while giving a helping hand, our FLOTUS stays in style.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Michelle Obama looks stunning in this Babara Tfank number as she chats it up with Kate Middleton at the Buckingham Palace.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Michelle Obama puts her best foot forward (and style) as she enjoys activities with a group of children.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple
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FLOTUS in Purple

Michelle looks classic in this three quarter sleeve purple blazer.

First Lady Style: Mrs O in Purple