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But Michelle made it clear then that she would be a first lady who strove to champion affordable fashion.

it’s possible for you to get some good stuff online!"

Michelle Obama attends the American Symphony New Orleans Premiere in New Orleans, Louisiana (2023)

However, this didn’t mean she didn’t wear designer items too.

So I mixed it up," she explained in her memoir.

Her style choices weren’t always successful, withsome Michelle Obama looks missing the markwhileother outfits were deemed inappropriate.

Michelle Obama welcomes Pope Francis on his arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland (2015)

Several pieces were also considered outdated.

“It required time, thought, and money more money than I’d spent on clothing ever before.

It also required careful research by Meredith, particularly for foreign trips.”

Michelle Obama waves to members of congress before US President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union speech before members of Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC (2016)

But plenty of other style experts were impressed by the first lady’s unusual but fashion-forward choice.

“This dress is very glamorous.

That’s all I can say.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama (L) welcome Chinese President Hu Jintao for a State dinner at the White House in Washington, DC (2011)

That’s my motto.

I wear what I like,” per Politico.

“She goes not for the name itself.

US President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (2L) pose for the official picture with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi (2R) and Italian First Lady Agnese Landini (L) prior to the state dinner at the White House in Washington, DC (2016)

She goes for what she likes.

And that was so important,” the designer gushed.

“Look at some of the brands she wore.

First lady Michelle Obama (L) and President Barack Obama await the arrival of the Indian Prime Minister at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC (2009)

Not a lot of people had heard of me before.

And that is because of her.

It’s important how she has actually cultivated and put the designers in front.”