20 of Michelle Obama's best style moments

Frank OlitoJan 13, 2021, 04:25 IST

Michelle Obama has had many memorable looks.Kevin Winter/ Getty Images, Paul Morigi/Invision/AP, and Olivier Douliery-Pool/ Getty Images

Michelle Obama has long been considered a fashion icon.
Many of her most memorable looks were for state dinners, including a controversial Alexander McQueen dress and a glistening Versace gown.
Some of her best looks were by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan, who's made several statement dresses for the former FLOTUS.

Michelle Obama has long been described as one of the most fashionable first ladies in American history, but there were some looks that stood out above the rest.

During her eight years as first lady, Obama wore pieces from notables like Tom Ford and Marchesa, while also bringing young designers of color into the spotlight, too - all while Obama herself became a fashion icon.

Here are 20 of Michelle Obama's best and most memorable looks.

In 2008, Michelle Obama wore a memorable fiery red dress on election night.

The Obama family in 2008 on election night. Getty/Joe Raedle

At the inaugural ball in 2009, Obama stunned in a white gown.

The Obamas at the inaugural ball. REUTERS/Jim Young

That same year, Obama solidified herself as a fashion icon when she wore a champagne-colored gown to a state dinner.

The Obamas in 2009. Reuters/Jason Reed

In 2011, she wore a flashy red gown to a state dinner that turned heads and caused a controversy.

The Obamas in 2011. Reuters/Jim Young

A white gown Obama wore during a 2011 trip to London remains one of her best looks.

Obama in 2011. Getty/Chris Jackson

In 2012, Obama wore a simple blue gown but dressed it up with a statement necklace.

Obamas in 2012. Getty/ Mark Wilson

For her second Inauguration Day parade, in 2013, Obama wore a knee-length coat with a belt.

The Obamas on Inauguration Day. POOL New/ Reuters

Obama also wore a silvery dress to announce the winner of 2013's Academy Award for best picture.

Obama in 2013. The White House/ Handout

In 2014, she wore a billowy, blue gown to a state dinner.

The Obamas in 2014. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

At the 100th annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2014, Obama wore a detailed white dress.

Obama at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Olivier Douliery-Pool/ Getty Images

At a state dinner with China's prime minister in 2015, Obama wore a dress that many call her best look to date.

The Obamas in 2015. Mike Theiler/ Reuters

Obama's yellow, simple dress at 2016's State of the Union address made waves throughout the fashion world.

Obama at the 2016 State of the Union. Getty/ Chip Somodevilla

Obama wowed the fashion world again at a state dinner in 2016.

The Obamas in 2016. AP/Carolyn Kaster

At her final state dinner, Obama wore a glistening Versace dress.

The Obamas in 2016. Mark Wilson/Getty Images

At Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, Obama wore a red coat dress.

The Obamas in 2017. Rob Carr/Getty Images

In 2017, Obama kicked the little black dress up a notch in her first public appearance since leaving the White House.

Obama in 2017. Kevin Winter/ Getty Images

In 2018, Obama embarked on a six-month book tour where she wore some of her best looks, like this white outfit.

Obama in 2018. Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP

Obama sported a black pantsuit with an eye-catching accessory on her book tour, too.

Obama in 2018. Jose Luis Magana/AP

Obama made a statement on her book tour with this purple pantsuit.

Obama in 2019. Paras Griffin/ Getty Images

In 2019, Obama wore one of her most daring dresses yet.

Obama and Lin Manuel Miranda in 2019. Paul Morigi/Invision/AP

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