Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama‘s footwear choices range from practical flats and sandals to statement heels and boots, reflecting her diverse style. While she often wears high-end designers like Jimmy Choo and Balenciaga for formal events, she also incorporates affordable brands like Zara and Converse into her everyday wardrobe.
Since leaving the White House, Michelle Obama’s style has undergone a transformation. While we grew used to seeing her in gowns, pantsuits and more demure ensembles, she has embraced bolder colors, patterns, and contemporary trends, often mixing high-end and low-end pieces—and even throwing on eye-grabbing thigh high boots on more than one occasion. Her fashion choices now include designs from emerging designers, showcasing her evolving and modern style.
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Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama at the Clooney Foundation’s 2024 Albie Awards
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greets former first lady Michelle Obama during a campaign rally at the Wings Event Center on Oct. 26, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Former first lady Michelle Obama walks on stage to speak during day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago, Ill.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama attends 2023 US Open Opening Ceremony.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
(L-R): Drew Barrymore and Michelle Obama appear on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on April 24, 2023.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Gayle King, left, sat down with former first lady Michelle Obama on April 20, 2022.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama speaks onstage during The Light We Carry Tour at The Fox Theatre on Dec. 2, 2022. in Atlanta.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest First Lady Michelle Obama during Mondays November 14, 2022 show. (Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images)
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama on Monday, November 14, 2022 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama attends the premiere of Netflix’s Descendant during the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival at MV Performing Arts Center on Aug. 05, 2022 in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama wears white sneakers in Barcelona in 2023.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama speaks onstage during the 2019 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola at Louisiana Superdome on July 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Former First Lady Michelle Obama attends ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama’ at State Farm Arena on May 11, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama speaks during her “Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama” Tour at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 10, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Former first lady Michelle Obama (R) discusses her book “Becoming” with Sarah Jessica Parker at Barclays Center on Dec. 19, 2018 in New York City.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Former first lady Michelle Obama chats with 20 high school senior girls at Whitney Young Magnet School on Nov. 12, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is in town to kick off a tour to promote her book ‘Becoming.’
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks onstage during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at The Fox Theatre on Dec. 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks onstage during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at Warner Theatre on Nov. 15, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are seen before US president-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US President on Jan. 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Michelle Obama wore a bright pink suit while arriving back at The Mark Hotel for the Albie Awards afterparty on Sept. 30, 2022 in New York.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
The First Lady in Christopher Kane and Choo “Mei” pumps after her visit with David Cameron.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
The First Lady arrives in London in a Preen dress and Choo pumps.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
While hosting a Congressional picnic, the First Lady paired her striped sun dress with bright orange flats in 2011.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
The First Lady wore grey Converse Chuck Taylors to the Chicago Cubs v Washington Nationals game in 2011.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
The First Lady attended the Marine Barracks Evening Parade wearing snakeskin sandals.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Hosting a Veterans for Independence Day Celebration wearing metallic bronze slip-ons.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Wearing pale violet flats on her way to church.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
On her way to meet crowd members, White House staff and armed servicemen, wearing casual black strappy flats.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Wearing Converse Chuck Taylor while hosting an event for school children in the White House garden.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Returning to the White House from Florida, the First Lady opted for classic black suede flat boots.
Michelle Obama Casual Style Moments
Hosting a “Let’s Move” event wearing casual black sneakers.
