As the wife of Barack Obama, Michelle was and continues to be an incredibly prominent public figure.
The lawyer and published author didn’t rest on her laurels when her husband was in office.
As if her resume wasn’t impressive enough, Michelle also happens to be a tastemaker.
They looked unified as they waved to the crowd and appeared trustworthy and reliable.
Her hair is what really stole the show.
Blown out in a voluminous, ’80s-inspired bob, Michelle was giving power-chic.
The style beautifully accentuated her features while also showing off her simple earrings.
As for her hair color, Michelle kept it natural with a rich, chocolate brown hue.
Instead, she kept the shade timeless and classic.
Michelle Obama rocked chic layers in 2007
2007 was a big year for the Obamas.
The style is altogether more interesting and very of-the-moment considering the trends that were circulating at the time.
She paired the hairstyle with a big statement necklace, matching earrings, and a simple sweater.
She wasn’t the first lady yet, but she was already stealing our hearts.
A sleek of-the-moment bob
Let’s fast-forward two years into 2010.
By this point,Michelle and Barack Obamahad officially been in the White House for a few months.
After a successful campaign saw Barack scoop the presidency in 2009, there was no stopping these two powerhouses.
And she avoided it for good reason the rest of this look deserved the attention.
The end of their second term in office was approaching, bringing Barack’s presidency to a close.
She was still a woman on a mission.
The sold-out New York event proved that Michelle wasn’t done with the public just yet.
She looked incredible for the occasion, wearing a striking black and white geometric dress.
Michelle stuck to a deep brown at the roots but lightened the ends.
She debuted a head full of voluminous, curly hair with highlights.
Jaws dropped when the former first lady revealed the look on X, formerly known asTwitter.
Perhaps because of the reaction she got, Michelle wore her hair in this style frequently throughout the year.
Many of the speakers dialed in from their laptops, including Michelle Obama.
For this event, Michelle wore big, loose waves around her shoulders, which looked sleek and effortless.
As she explained at the event, she purposefully chose to avoid traditional Black hairstyles, such as braids.
“We were the first [Black family in the White House].
“When we did a fist bump with each other, they turned that into a terrorist act.
Who needs the hassle?”
She wore her braided hair high on her head, with some braids loosely framing her face.
Michelle looked youthful and breezy, and her all-leather outfit was a bold and well-made choice.
The pair attended the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
No matter who won the match that day, we do know that Michelle won the best-dressed award.
Michelle wore a high braided ponytail that cascaded down to her waist.
However, you’re able to be sure of one thing: she’s going to look phenomenal.
