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Home • Fashion

First Lady Style: Fit & Fab!

Hints of warm weather are on the horizon! Take cues from Mrs. O on how to look cute while you get in shape.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Red Hot

Colorblocking is even cooler and unexpected with sports apparel, just take a look at this red and black combo the First Lady is wearing. Find a bold track jacket to play up a dark work-out look like hers.

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Work It Out!

Work-out pieces don’t necessarily have to scream “gym.” If it looks great outside of gym, like this zip-up look Mrs. O’s sporting, all the better.

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White Out!

If there’s one thing we learned from Olivia Pope and Michelle Obama in this look, is that white is one of the freshest colors to work-out in.

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It’s Electric

Pair popping shades with neutrals for a boost of energy.

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Back To Black
All-black translates as chicn even through gym gear. When all else fails, pile all of the black pieces together in your closet for a fab look like the First Lady’s.
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Color Coded
Get pumped up for your workout by sporting everyday colors that complement you. Mrs. O looks great in purple outside of the gym, so it’s a no-brainer she would be lighting up the gym in this shade.
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Color Cure

Livelier colors are bound to make you more energetic for your work-out. The bolder, the better.

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Spring Cleaning

As you clean your closet for spring, lighten up your work-out palette as well.

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Blocked Out

Like Michelle Obama’s jewel tone look, create your own colorblocking moment by mixing each piece in a different color.

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T-Shit Chic

Pair your everyday T-shirts with your track pants to get the most out of your wardrobe.

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On The Run

Casual outings to the park call for casual clothes and Chuck Taylors.

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Put A Cap On It

A cute cap sleeved style from your closet sweetens up sporty track pants.

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Short Stuff

Play with lengths for various activities. If you’re bike riding like the First Lady is here, try knee shorts with a tank.

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