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Home • Fashion

Style Statement: Michelle Obama Bows

First Lady Michelle Obama loves a good bow! Here, we take a look at the many ways she wears them in her daily outfits.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Sitting Pretty

Michelle Obama flashes her pearly whites at a White House event for the Women of the U.S. Military in a purple Anne Klein dress.

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Fit & Fabulous

Mrs O. escorts the President in a gray sheath dress by Moschino.

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Standing Ovation

Michelle Obama cheers on the President as he addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in a soft pink Moschino suit.

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Flower Power

Here, she makes an appearance on NBC’s The Jay Leno Show in a flowered Thakoon dress with black bow on her shoulder.

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Color Blocked

Michelle pairs a teal Jason Wu dress with a lilac cardigan at the Evening Parade at the Washington Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C.

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Black Power

The First Lady wears a black Moschino blouse with oversized bow across her chest.

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Lady in White

Here, she waves to a crowd with the President in a white Moschino blouse, Michael Kors skirt and Azzedine Alaia belt.

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Always Alert

Michelle gives her rapt attention at the annual International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony on a Zero + Maria Cornejo dress.

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Coat Appeal

Michelle poses with the President in a flowered Thakoon coat at the NATO Summit arrival ceremony in France.

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Plaid Perfect

Michelle gears up for the holidays by welcoming the White House Christmas Tree in this plaid blouse by Love Moschino.

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Bow Tie

Michelle arrives in Norway with the President to attend the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in an oversized lilac scarf tied into a pretty bow.

Style Statement: Michelle Obama Bows