Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has been the center of attention time and again, all thanks to her undisputed fashion choices. During her stint at the White House, the 61-year-old had perfected every little detail of the looks she chose for public appearances. But for some reason, besides her outfits, it was always the way she flaunted her long legs that captivated many fashion experts.
Although she was not the first White House lady to show off her legs publicly, Michelle became the one to change the way the world perceives the kind of fashion the First Lady wears. And when we talk about flaunting her legs, there are numerous occasions when she avoids revealing too much skin. In fact, her uncommon style of shoes redefined the concept of hemlines altogether.
Well, one may not forget her sassy comment on the kind of fashion she’s always propagated. Speaking to the Chicago Tribune, she said, “I was the kind of first lady that there was no telling what I would do.”
Let us rewind to some of Michelle Obama’s inspiring fashion moments, starting with one of her unique appearances in 2018. The ex-White House resident was actively promoting her book Becoming and attending multiple press readings and other events. During one such event, she wore a striking yellow floor-length satin dress with a daring thigh-high slit.
Besides her grappling aura, everyone undoubtedly turned heads towards the glittery pair of gold boots that she wore. These thigh-high footwear choices were a statement piece from Balenciaga, and wearing them, she proved that fashion does not always require skin-show.
Michelle ain’t stupid.
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One of the most common compliments that has come Michelle Obama’s way has always been about the height difference between her and her husband, Barack Obama. As a result, the Chicago-born attorney has always chosen thigh-high slit outfits that do justice to her body silhouette. And to pair such outfits, she usually picks up really pointy heels or boots of the same length.
But a contradiction to her usual style statement occurred in 2022, when she wore a flowy white maxi dress. Arriving at the premiere of Descendent in Massachusetts, she flaunted her bare legs in a slightly less daring slit on her voluminous outfit. Interestingly, to match the boho vibes of her look that day, she skipped heels and boots and wore flat-soled shoes. These sandals appeared extremely comfortable, proving that she can easily give a nice twist to chic signature styles.
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Michelle Obama’s third-best leg fashion moment happened in 2017, after which she proved to the world that hemlines don’t really matter if an individual plans to show off their legs in an outfit.
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While attending the ESPY Awards that year, the philanthropist ditched ultra-miniskirts and let a perfect black midi dress do all the classifying. Her simple asymmetrical dress paired perfectly with her figure and silhouette, with just the right amount of leg exposure, all thanks to a hemline below the knees. She indeed ended up flaunting her best feature ever, but in a subtle, chic manner.
