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Closet Envy: Desiree Rogers

Closet Envy: Desiree Rogers
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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MAY 09: Jason Binn, CEO Niche Media/Capitol File Magazine, Neal Zucker, Linda Johnson Rice, Desiree Rogers, Valerie Jarrett and Marko Iglen Dza at the White House Correspondents’ dinner after party hosted by Capitol File at Corcoran Gallery of Art on May 9, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Closet Envy: Desiree Rogers
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Belted Jacket

At the 9th Annual Michael Z. Bennahum Forum By The Creative Coalition, Rogers puts an updated spin an a suit jacket with this belted knee-length variation.

Closet Envy: Desiree Rogers
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Wrapped Tight

Desiree Rogers balances out a form-fitting pencil skirt with a baggy and belted wrap top at the Eunice Johnson tribute luncheon.

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Drapey Dress

At the infamous 2009 State Dinner at the White House Desiree Rogers arrived in a draped-front partly nude Comme Des Garcons dress.

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Laidback Luau

Desiree Rogers shows off her casual cool by pairing a printed skirt with a plain white tee and low heels for a White House luau.

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The Right Footwear

In work mode, Desiree Rogers de-frumps a simple black skirt suit with updated peep-toe pumps.

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Accent Scarf

During an Easter Sunday stroll around the White House grounds with President Obama, Rogers threw a perfectly tied pashmina on over of her light gray pant suit.

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Formal Black

Desiree Rogers showed off her shape in a sheer floor-length gown for the Governors Dinner.

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Sleek Suit

For a typical day at the office Desiree Rogers keeps it simple with a sleek, well-fitted skirt suit.

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Updated Suit

With a perfectly-fitted suit, sheer tights don’t feel old school.

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Lavender Lady

Desiree Rogers puts some color in the mix with a floral and shimmery skirt suit at the Carolina Herrera Fall 2009 show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Closet Envy: Desiree Rogers