Popsugar Fashion Celebrity Fashion Michelle Obama's Casual Style 25 Times Michelle Obama's Casual Outfit Proved She Was the Chillest First Lady Ever 23 January 2018 by Samantha Sutton Image Source: Getty / MANDEL NGAN There have been plenty of events where Michelle Obama dazzled in designer gowns, jeweled earrings, and metallic heels. But just as she pulls off fancy and fierce, the former FLOTUS also rocks cool and casual, skipping patterned dresses for leggings, jeans, and, on occasion, sweatshirts. Scroll through to see a handful of times Michelle's outfit was way more comfy than polished, from her gardening gear to bike-riding looks. Then check out Kate Middleton following suit, wearing outfits the queen probably wouldn't approve of. Related: 37 Genius Style Lessons We Learned From Michelle Obama 1 When She Styled a Loose Black Tank With Olive Pants at a Garden Harvest Image Source: Getty / Alex Wong 1 / 25 2 When She Didn't Mind Running Around in Black Jeans and Sneakers Image Source: Getty / SAUL LOEB 2 / 25 3 When She Wore a Short-Sleeved Sweater Set With Skinnies and Flats Image Source: Getty / Chip Somodevilla 3 / 25 4 When She Proved Every Woman Should Have a Cosy Sweatshirt in Her Closet Image Source: Getty / SAUL LOEB 4 / 25 5 When She Was Picnic-Ready in a Sundress and Bright Flats Image Source: Getty / Pool 5 / 25 6 When She Walked the Dog in This Throw-on-and-Go Look Image Source: Getty / MANDEL NGAN 6 / 25 7 And Again in Blue Pants and a Beige Jacket Image Source: Getty / Pool 7 / 25 8 When She Embarked on a Weekend Trip in a Casual-Cool Outfit Image Source: Getty / MANDEL NGAN 8 / 25 9 When She Spiced Up a Relaxed, Layered Look With a Scarf and Sunglasses Image Source: Getty / JEWEL SAMAD 9 / 25 10 When She Made a Point Not to Forget Her Kicks on Game Day Image Source: Getty / G Fiume 10 / 25 11 When She Was Ready For Mini Golf in This Easy, Breezy Combo Image Source: Getty / MANDEL NGAN 11 / 25 12 When She Celebrated Easter in Cropped Pants and Sparkly Sneakers Image Source: Getty / TIM SLOAN 12 / 25 13 When She Was Ready to Work in a Belted Sweater, Jeans, and Matching Sneakers Image Source: Getty / Mark Wilson 13 / 25 14 When She Dressed Down a Midi Skirt With a White Tank and Flats Image Source: Getty / JEWEL SAMAD 14 / 25 15 When She Opted For a Classic Summer Look, Complete With Khakis and Converse Image Source: Getty / Chip Somodevilla 15 / 25 16 When She Ditched Denim For Something Way More Flexible Image Source: Getty / TIM SLOAN 16 / 25 17 When She Coordinated With Her Family in a Plaid Top and Jeans Image Source: Getty / BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI 17 / 25 18 When She Mixed Bright Casual Staples at the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll Image Source: Getty / JIM WATSON 18 / 25 19 When She Knew Boots Would Amp Up a Pair of Leggings Image Source: Getty / MANDEL NGAN 19 / 25 20 When She Visited the Grand Canyon Wearing a Pair of Shorts Image Source: Getty / MANDEL NGAN 20 / 25 21 When She Rocked Her Bike-Riding Gear on Holiday Image Source: Getty / JIM WATSON 21 / 25 22 When She Styled Her Olympics Apparel With Nike Sneakers Image Source: Getty / Elsa 22 / 25 23 When She Proved a Simple Printed Sundress Is a Summer Must Have Image Source: Getty / NICHOLAS KAMM 23 / 25 24 When She Returned From Holiday in a Shirtdress and Sandals Image Source: Getty / Pool 24 / 25 25 When She Played Around in Layered Tees, Cropped Pants, and Slip-ons Image Source: Getty / Win McNamee 25 / 25 Celebrity FashionMichelle ObamaPoliticsNewsBarack Obama