Don’t get us wrong, former First Lady Michelle Obama‘s fashion has always been on point. Since 2009, she’s gone to events, given inspiring speeches, and encouraged so many people around the world – all in great style. With that said, when she left White House in 2017, her fashion undeniably took a turn.
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She’s begun to experiment with her outfits and hair, rocking looks that she couldn’t as a First Lady. Talking to Ellen Degeneres at an event in Washington D.C. promoting her new book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” Michelle discussed some major changes she made after leaving her official title.
Noting that Americans were still “getting adjusted” to having a Black president and a Black family in the White House, she said she would “keep [her] hair straight.” She then joked, “Let’s get healthcare passed.”
Now that that time in her life is long past her, let’s take a moment to appreciate her best style moments post-White House. A few of our favorites are her book tour looks, from 2019’s “Becoming” to 2022’s “The Light We Carry.”
Time for Reinvention
Michelle took Y2K style for a spin in this distressed patchwork Balmain wide-leg jeans and a Marine Serre dress that was transformed into a top for this book event in San Francisco. We love a good fashion risk!
