Landing in England, Mrs. O gets off the plane looking bright and chic in a purple Preen suit with a pattern shirt underneath and teal pumps.
On to Ireland, Michelle chooses to go with a black-and-white printed Peter Som sheath with green belt and a black jacket.
While touring Ireland, Michelle dresses in a Marc Jacobs' polka-dot dress, pairing it with a tan coat and red flats.
Michelle goes for the wow factor in a gorgeous—and controversial—red Alexander McQueen gown at a White House state dinner.
While attending an event with her husband, the first lady sparkles in a floor-length crimson gown.
Speaking at a White House event, Michelle takes a walk on the wild side in a leopard and lace Byron Lars dress.
The first lady's looking summery chic in a V-neck dress with pastel stripes.
At her second state dinner, Michelle dazzles in a belted, single-shoulder Peter Soronen gown, strappy metallic heels and a curly 'do. Gorgeous.
The lady loves her prints! Michelle rocks a vibrant watercolor Thakoon sheath to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the White House.
Mrs. O steps off the plane in Mexico in a fabulous blue printed Tracy Reese dress, stacked bangles and red ballet flats. Muy hermosa!
For the White House's a Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement event, Michelle takes a step in the right direction in a chic black ensemble with trendy sheer sleeves and matching pumps.
In plum Isaac Mizrahi and her signature pearls, the first lady watches on as the president delivers his State of the Union address.
Attending the Nobel Banquet in Oslo, Norway, Michelle looks like she may have gotten a little inspiration from Cinderella in a pale blue, shimmery Azzedine Alaïa gown.
Well, it is the holiday season, and there really is no better time to wear so much gold velvet. Shining in a Calvin Klein coat and dress ensemble, Michelle accompanies her husband as he accepts his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.
Michelle brings added elegance to the White House's state dinner in this strapless champagne and silver Naeem Khan gown.
During a visit to Moscow, the first lady dons a peach Narciso Rodriguez dress and a belted Michael Kors overcoat in a slightly lighter hue. We’re loving the color choice, Michelle.
To meet the First Lady of France, Mrs. Obama wears a long floral coat over a fuchsia dress by Thakoon, a designer she seems to be inclined to.
Looking as stylish as ever, Michelle is decked in a ruffled knit dress by Azzedine Alaia as she joins her husband for the NATO dinner in Baden-Baden.
In the Czech Republic, the President’s wife balances class and style with a bow-adorned Moschino blouse with an Azzedine Alaia belt and black pencil skirt.
The luminous first lady chooses a hot-pink wool Michael Kors get-up with a matching flower necklace at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
On a date with her husband in NYC, Michelle shows off her legendary toned arms in a sleeveless dress by French designer Azzedine Alaia. She chooses a brilliant blue clutch to add some pizzazz.
At the Royal Opera House in London, the first lady puts a twist on the classic cardigan—wearing an assymetrical version by edgy Japanese designer Junya Watanabe over a dark-teal Jason Wu dress.
At the G-20 summit in London, Michelle adds some daytime sparkle to her spring outfit with an embellished cream cardigan, tank and mint-green pencil skirt, all by recession-friendly brand J.Crew.
Michelle boards Air Force One with her husband—in their first official overseas trip in office—in an elegant ivory-and-black tweed coat by Thakoon.