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Diva on a Dime: Campaign Chic

Sport the First Lady's fab jet-setting looks for less!
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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In The Print
At the Democratic National Convention Michelle Obama rehearsed in Diane von Furstenberg’s graphic lime and mink “Porsha” dress with black and white cap-toe pumps.
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Classic Statement

Plaid faux wrap dress, Ellen Tracy, $83, lordandtaylor.com.

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Gold Toe

Leather cap-toe pumps, Mango, $109, mango.com.

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Pink Lady

When it was time to hit the stage at the DNC in Charlotte, North Carolina Mrs. O wore a blush-colored silk Tracy Reese dress and matching kitten heels that we simply adored.

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Girly Girl

Metallic skater dress, Dorothy Perkins, $27, dorothyperkins.com.

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Prim in Pink

“Goldie” suede kitten heels, Vince Camuto, $88, amazon.com.

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Bourdeaux Beauty

For the final night of the DNC, Mrs. O was right on trend in a printed oxblood Laura Smalls dress – the season’s hottest hue! And in true First Lady fashion she paired classic black kitten heels with the look.

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Fancy Frock

Jacquard skater dress, Topshop, $76, topshop.com.

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Ebony

Suede pointed kitten heels, ASOS, $49, asos.com.

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Blue Us Away
At the University of Florida the First Lady shows how to liven things up with color. Her printed Barbara Tfank dress and matching blue heels was a lovely look for the stage.
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Easy Breezy Blue

Sleeveless button-up shirt dress, Xhilaration, $15, target.com.

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Sweet & Low

“Liorah”  pumps, Ivanka Trump, $89, nordstrom.com.

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Color Medley

While speaking at a campaign event in Fredericksburg, Virginia Mrs. O opted for a fall friendly look – a leaf printed Duro Olowu dress, paired with marigold pumps.

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Floral Arrangements

Strappy dress, Quiksilver, $40, quiksilver.com.

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Gold Struck

Suede pumps, Arden B. $80, ardenb.com.

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