First Lady Style: Pearl Necklace Trend
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First Lady Style: Pearl Necklace Trend

Michelle Obama's pearl necklace trend.

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Zandile Blay
Oct, 20, 2010
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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Single strand. Multi strand. Short. Long. Chunky. Small. When it comes to her signature accessory -- pearls -- Michelle Obama wears it all and she wears them with everything. Check out some of our favorite shots of a chic First Lady in her favorite accessories ever.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

A simple long strand with matching earrings makes this day-dress that much chicer.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Our First Lady tops this floral look with two strands of pearls.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

A simple strand of pearls add effortless chic to this look.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

The First Lady opts for her signature two strand of pearls – and rightly so – for her official portrait.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Michelle Obama wears several signature looks in one: the cardigan twin set, vibrant patterned skirt and of course, two strands of pearls.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Metallic belt, argyle cardigan and a strand of pearls make Mrs. Obama’s story-time very chic.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

We love the contrast of of green and yellow. It serves as a perfect background for a strand of white pearls.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

With this look, Obama stays clear of all accessories – except her one essential piece: the pearl necklace.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Again, the First Lady forgoes all other accessories to focus on her favorite one: pearls.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Understated elegance is the best way to describe this mint blue sheath and double-strand pearl ensemble.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Not just for gowns and skirts, Mrs. Obama also pairs her pearls with pants.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

These champagne colored multi-strand pearls are as as stately as our First Lady’s pose.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

The traditional pearls soften the modern neckline of Michelle Obama’s dress.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

A single strand of pearls is rare for the first lady, but it works wonderfully for this demure gown.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

The rich navy is a perfect match for these large, double strand pearls.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

From earrings, to the sheath, to of corse the pearls, the light notes in this dress create a clean visual palette.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

This long single-strand necklace is a lovely departure for Mrs. Obama.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

Medium sized pearls are paired nicely with Mrs. O’s knee length purple sheath.

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First Lady Style: The Pearl Necklace

In homage to her love of pearls, the First Lady dons a lei crafted from multiple strands of pearls.

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