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How to Style like … Michelle Obama: the fierce first lady bossed it at her last state dinner in a chain mail Atelier Versace gown, and who can forget her Thom Browne coatdress for Inauguration Day?
STORYSheena Khemaney
Now a bestselling author, former first lady and mother of two daughters – Malia, 25, and Sasha, 22 – Michelle Obama made form-fitting silhouettes and striking floral prints a signature of her eight-year residency of The White House.
Among the many memorable fashion moments, who can forget the spectacular chain mail Atelier Versace gown she wore to her final state dinner, or the patterned Thom Browne coatdress (a creation fashioned from men’s ties) which she wore for her second Inauguration Day parade?
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In 2014, Obama wore a green floral-themed frock made by Indian/American designer Naeem Khan, matching the fitted garment with earrings and pumps. In a literal fashion statement, this she chose to wear to the reopening of the Metropolitan Museum’s Anna Wintour Costume Center.
We’ve selected five pieces you can pick up to channel the same assured vibes.
1. Oscar De La Renta dress
2. Fendi First sandals
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3. Dior Miss Dior bag
4. Cartier Tank Louis Cartier watch
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5. Alison Lou earrings
- Over 8 years in the White House, Michelle Obama used her wardrobe to speak volumes; mother to Malia and Sasha, she is now a bestselling author
- She wore a piece by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan to the reopening of the Metropolitan Museum’s Anna Wintour Costume Centre – we’ve selected pieces that channel the same assured poise