10 Lessons We Can Learn From Michelle Obama
US First Lady Michelle Obama's style is so exciting, youthful, accessible and irreverent. Everyone talks about it and people think she pulls off those amazing looks with great ease.
Here are 10 lessons to pay attention to about our very fashionable first lady:
1) Bold colors: Mrs. Obama wears brilliant purple, lush green or even a sparkling electric blue all the time. Michelle's wardrobe is not limited to the usual black and beige at all.
2) Versatile hairstyle: Her hair is sleek, flattering and can easily go into fun curls. It can also be quite readily transformed into the up-tuck.
3) She wears clothes that flatter: The First Lady go for flattering knee-length skirts and structured jackets.
4) She is willing to try new labels: You have to keep your wardrobe exciting by trying to accommodate some of the new upcoming names in fashion. Yes, Mrs. Obama has her favorite designers, but she didn't limit her choices to those even on Inauguration Day, remember?
5) Don't be afraid of prints: Mrs. Obama has proven she can fearlessly navigate prints like a seasoned fashionista. Start slow if this something new to you. Try pairing tonal patterned separates with solids.
6) Go with a personal shopper: Even if you can't afford one of your own, many stores have complimentary personal shopping services in house so take advantage of it!
7) High and low: Mix and match items coming from both ends of the fashion spectrum.
Go Americana: Mrs. O's wardrobe has several items from first and second generation Americans like Thakoon Panichgul, Narciso Rodriguez and Wu. And she also likes popular US brands like Gap and Talbots.
9) Cardigans: From J. Crew to Junya Watanabe and Moschino, Michelle Obama has lots and lots of cardigans. Their very easy to match with blouses, skirts, and shoes.
10) Have some signature pieces: For Obama, that means belts and pins. It's very easy to make a simple dress look great. Put on a belt over a coat, or mix cardigans and blouses. These will give you personal look and highlight your best features the way our First Lady does.