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Home • Fashion

First Lady Style: What She Wore at the Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mrs. O added her feminine flair by pairing the top (originally worn with pants on the model) with a lovely chiffon pleated skirt by the same designer and lustrous Manolo Blahnik kitten heels. Now that's the way to open a ceremony!
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Winning Look

The First Lady in her J. Mendel ensemble and Manolo Blahnik kitten heels at the Buckingham Palace reception.

What She Wore: Olympics Opening Ceremony
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Model Chic

The original J. Mendel Resort 2013 look.

What She Wore: Olympics Opening Ceremony
J. Mendel