Cute College Outfits Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Style

Your guide to dressing like the most fashionable First Lady in history.

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Michelle Obama is so popular that people introduce former President Barack Obama as “Michelle Obama’s husband.” Really, she is widely considered the most beloved public figure in the world.

And what is not to love? In the white house, she oozed cool mom vibes while simultaneously fighting against childhood obesity and bullying. I’m not even American, and I’m obsessed with her.

While no one is forgetting the OG Jackie O and her flawless style, Michelle isn’t only trendy, she sets the trends. In every way she is bold, and her sense of style is no exception.

Female political figures are often scrutinized for their clothing choices, but Michelle doesn’t leave room for scrutiny. Instead of dressing down, she dresses up for every occasion and by doing so shows young women everywhere to take ownership of what they wear.

The Three Golden Rules to Michelle Obama’s style:

  1. She is edgy: If you’re not on trend, you should be setting a trend.
  2. She loves to dress in color: Bright colors show a bright future.
  3. Think sparkle: If it’s not gonna be colorful, it has to shine.

So here is some style inspiration from the former First Lady, and fingers crossed, future President of Earth.

Michelle Obama Outfit 1

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This beautiful smile belongs to Eliakunda Kaaya. I sat down with her and several of her peers for a conversation on girls' education last fall. Eliakunda comes from a family of nine children in Tanzania. She once said, "My own brothers would say… that it was a waste of time and waste of investment to…[send] me to school, because a woman is meant to be married.” But Eliakunda never believed that. She became the first person in her family to go to high school—and then the first to go to college. After she graduated she became a @ShesTheFirst Fellow and she launched a project called "Her Journey to School,” which builds on her own experience by reaching out to parents about the importance of sending their daughters to school. Eliakunda's story shows us the power of education—and the promise inside every single girl around the world. #InternationalWomensDay

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Michelle Obama often wears dark blue dresses to special occasions, while I’m sure it is an ode to her party, it also looks amazing on her. Truth be told Michelle is rarely wearing something on the beige side of things. As someone who loves an earthy palette, swearing off neutrals is hard to do, but if Michelle is doing it, so am I.

Pair your dress with elegant pearls fit for a (first) Lady. Also accessorize with a single color to create a color blocking effect, another Michelle favorite trend. Wear this while going out for lunch with your friends.

Michelle Obama Outfit 2

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That's a wrap! When I think about all the people who have come out to our events over these past few weeks, I think about a little working-class kid named Michelle LaVaughn Robinson—an ordinary girl who had some tales to tell, some failures and some successes, too. She had a lot to learn, a lot to experience, a lot to give—more than she ever could have imagined. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my story lately, and what I keep coming back to is that no matter where we came from, we all share so much. People of all backgrounds, skin colors, and political persuasions can relate to feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. We’ve all been a little frustrated by the slow, frustrating growth necessary to get where we want to go. We’ve all struggled with the balancing act that can take over days, years, or decades of our lives. And I want us all to remember that these are the moments and lessons that make us who we are — every little twist and turn, every little bump and bruise, and ultimately every joys and every triumph, no matter how large or small. So I hope all of you believe in your story. I hope you recognize that what you see as a weakness might actually be a strength. I hope you recognize the power of your voice. And I hope you remind yourself that there isn't one right way to be an American. There isn’t one way to make your contribution in this country. So thank you all for your part of our story. Thank you for being who you are. And to everyone who’s read my memoir, or come to one of our events, or posted something online, thank you for being on this journey with me. Thank you for helping me continue to become. I hope my story can serve as a boost in your own process of becoming, too. I love you all. #IAmBecoming

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The day Michelle Obama walked out with the sequin gold boots is easily one of the top 10 fashion moments of all time. Another day, another Met Gala worthy outfit.

I mean she was being interviewed by the woman that played Carrie Bradshaw for many years, but not even SJP could keep up.

Pair a yellow dress with some gold accessories, such as earrings, necklace and of course some gold boots. Since winter is coming, accessorize with on trend patterned tights. Perfect for a dinner or a cocktail party.

Michelle Obama Outfit 3

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Sunday night in Nashville, I walked off stage for the final time on my #IAmBecoming tour. After 34 stops, from Chicago to Copenhagen and Vancouver to Atlanta, I couldn’t be more humbled—or more hopeful. I started this journey knowing that in order for you all to know who I was, you had to know my whole story—the broken parts, the struggles, and the imperfections. It wasn’t always easy to share those moments, but I know that it’s only because of them that I was able to become something more. So thank you all—all the young people I met along the way, all the folks sitting in the balconies, all the book clubs who generated real discussions—for recognizing that truth in your own lives, and for sharing it not just with me but with the world. If each of us can do more of that, if we can be a little more vulnerable, a little more honest with ourselves and with each other, then maybe we can pay that lesson forward to someone else. Maybe we’ll be able to offer each other a little more grace. And maybe then, we can more fully embrace the ways we are the same. To me, that’s how we can all keep becoming, together.

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Michelle Obama joining the suit game is the best thing that’s happened to suits since women started wearing them. Women added color, pattern and just overall beauty to the black and navy corporate world. But for a First Lady, a blue suit isn’t enough. It has to be satin or sequined or leather.

Accessorize with silver heels and jewelry to bring out the sparkle in the suit and in you. If Michelle can’t convince you to wear a suit, then no one can. Who says suits are only made for the boardroom? With a suit style this good, wear it out to dinner or to a party.

What is your favorite Michelle Obama trend?

Many women in power choose to play it safe fashion-wise, and it makes sense because instead of them being judged by their arguments they’re judged by what they wear. But Michelle has managed to make it clear through her clothing choices that she isn’t here for that because no one dares judge a woman dressed like a queen.

What outfit do you want to steal from Michelle Obama? What trend should she wear next? Let us know!

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Originally published on October 23, 2020
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