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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 · October 1, 2012October 28, 2020
01
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.
STAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages
02
Classic Statement

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

03
Gold Toe

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

04
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.

STAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages
05
Girly Girl

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

06
Prim in Pink

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

07
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.

Chip Somodevilla
08
Fancy Frock

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

09
Ebony

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

10
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.
ERICA BROUGH/Gainesville Sun /Landov
11
Easy Breezy Blue

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

12
Sweet & Low

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

13
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.

SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages
14
Floral Arrangements

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

15
Gold Struck

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

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