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In Living Color: First Lady Michelle Obama

One thing First Lady Michelle Obama isn't afraid of? Color! We take a look at some her brightest moments in fashion.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Purple Magesty

First Lady Michelle Obama at the 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in a purple gown by Peter Soronen.

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Purple Power

The First Lady cuts a ribbon in a purple dress and coat by Isaac Mizrahi at The Metropolitan Museum in New York City.

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Magenta Magic

This time around, First Lady Michelle Obama opts to belt her bright purple vee neck dress with a studded black belt.

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04
Royal Blue

The President, always the gentleman, tucks in his wife’s seat, as she is stunning in a beautiful blue Proenza Schouler dress.

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Blue Lady

The First Lady takes another seat at a different event in another blue dress that features floral broaches.

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06
Gracious and Green

Wearing a lovely embroidered turquoise dress, speaking in the Grand Foyer of the White House about Toys for Tots.

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Green Goddess

Michelle Obama is pictured onstage holding her daughters’ hand in a comfy-looking Maria Pinto green dress with a floral broach.

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In the Green

The First Lady dons a bright green low-cut Kai Milla dress at the celebration of Stevie Wonder’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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Lovely Lime

For the historic inauguration, Michelle Obama chose a lime green sheath dress and matching top coat by Isabel Toledo. The green gloves are by J.Crew.

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Orange Appeal

First Lady Michelle Obama waves to the audience in an orange Isaac Mizrahi dress with matching topcoat.

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Pretty In Pink

Here, Michelle looks picture perfect pretty at the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner in a Michael Kors dress. The stunning St. Erasmus necklace adds a pinch of glamour to the outfit.

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The Color of Love

It’s just another day in the White House! Here, First Lady Michelle Obama chats with her husband in an red sleeveless dress with matching belt.

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Silky Red

First Lady Michelle Obama gets a hand from President Barack Obama while wearing a fiery red Michael Kors silk shantung suit.

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Making A Slash

First Lady Michelle Obama chose this red and black spackled dress by designer Narciso Rodriguez for that historic election night.

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The Lady in Red

Here, First Lady Michelle Obama wears a red sheath dress designed by Maria Pinto. She keeps it classy by adding a string of white pearls.

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Bright On

Michelle Obama ushers daughter Sasha off the plane in a orange Narciso Rodriguez dress with a belt by Sonia Rykiel.

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Colorful Arrival

Here First Lady Michelle Obama accents her yellow Jason Wu dress with a studded Azzedine Alaia belt and tops it off with a black Michael Kors jacket.

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Flower Power

When in Rome, First Lady Michelle Obama added a colorful green flower brooch to her signature sleeveless Jason Wu dress.

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Bright Spot

Here First Lady Michelle Obama leans in for a kiss from her husband in a yellow dress by Michael Kors and yellow short sleeved cardigan.

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Dreaming in Color

First Lady Michelle Obama runs the campaign trail in an orange dress that features three quarter length sleeves.

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