Ever since she first stepped into the limelight as the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama [1] has taught us many a valuable style lesson [2], one of which being that jeans really do belong in everybody's wardrobe. Sure, she might have worn some pretty memorable and magnificent gowns [3] over her years in the White House, and she somehow always manages to give her own surprising spin to an elegant look; but some of our all-time favourite looks remain the ones that include a little bit of denim and a touch of comfort [4].
Whether at the White House Easter Egg Roll, at a sporting event, giving a speech, or during the promotion of her bestselling memoir, Becoming [5], Michelle Obama has completely redefined the meaning of power dressing [6], and she's more than once skipped patterned dresses in favour of jeans — a move that's even approved by royalty [7]. But then again, we would never expect anything less from the former FLOTUS. After all, jeans are a fashion girl staple, and considering Michelle's fashion sense [8], we bet she loves denim as much as the rest of us. Ahead, get a closer look at some of her best denim moments over the past few years.
In December 2018, Michelle Obama [9] made an appearance in New York to promote her memoir. For the occasion, she wore skinny jeans with a top by Adeam and black boots.
While visiting students in Los Angeles in 2018, she stunned in an all-denim look comprised of wide leg jeans, a matching belted jacket worn over a simple white top, and pumps.
For the When We All Vote Rally in 2018, she stepped out in a pair of distressed jeans that she paired with a When We All Vote tee and heeled sandals.
Michelle attended MTV's College Signing Day in 2017 dressed in grey from head to toe.
Skinny jeans were Michelle's top choice when she attended a harvesting event at the White House Kitchen Garden. She wore them with a checked shirt, a sleeveless jacket, and a pair of leather Converse.
In April 2016, she stepped out in blue denim, which she paired with a Team USA jacket and black Nike sneakers.
For the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2016, Michelle wore black skinny jeans with a green top, a long jacket, and comfortable sneakers.
In June 2014, the former First Lady wore grey cropped skinny jeans with a cobalt blue top and black ballerina flats.
When she joined local children to plant the sixth annual White House Kitchen Garden, Michelle kept it casual and comfortable in black straight-leg jeans, which she wore with a grey sweatshirt, a raincoat, and black leather sneakers.
In August 2013, she stepped out in a pair of white jeans when she attended Arthur Ashe Kids' Day alongside Serena Williams. She wore them with a colourful peplum top.
During the annual White House Easter Egg Roll in April 2013, Michelle Obama [10] wore the same pair of flared white jeans, which she paired with a striped top, a blazer, and a sparkly pair of Converse.
