Photos courtesy of Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, from “Michelle Obama: First Lady of Fashion and Style” by Susan Swimmer, Copyright © 2009 Black Dog and Leventhal.
Photo by: Xinhau/Landov
Michelle Obama uses bright colors to her advantage. This shot is from the Democratic National Convention.
The arms have it at a bicentennial celebration for Abraham Lincoln.
Rocking a cardigan in Britain.
Pearls and colorful flowers are a fresh mix. Michelle Obama wore this to the presidential debate at Hofstra University.
Michelle Obama wore this flattering chunky black belt at a primary night rally in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Michelle Obama has worn this unusual belt several times.



