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Get Suited For Essence Fest With These Michelle Obama–Inspired Looks

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has the keys to slaying your suit game this season.
Get Suited For Essence Fest With These Michelle Obama–Inspired Looks
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Michelle Obama visits BookTube at YouTube Space Austin on February 28, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 23, 2020
The one and only Michelle Obama has been on the move! She just finished completing a world tour promoting her New York Times Bestselling book “Becoming”, and headed to Essence Festival in a few weeks. It’s no secret that our former (read: forever) First Lady serves looks!
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Rocking a windowpane checkered Ralph & Russo suit above, Mrs. Obama single-handedly inspired us to up our suit game right before she hits the stage at Essence Festival. If you’re ready to splurge, her two-piece ensemble goes for a pretty penny — the jacket running you a smooth $3, 667 and the pants going for $2,450. However, if your bank account isn’t quite set up that way, no worries, we feel you. We’ve taken a look at her most recent suit wins and found some affordable options so you can slay as well. Shop below! Checkered
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Bold Color
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Silky Smooth
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