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A Year of First Lady Fashion

A look back at Michelle Obama's daring sartorial debut

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 28, 2009 11:55 AM CST

(Newser) – After a year of big guns, big designers, and bold choices, New York takes a look back at the many styles of first lady Michelle Obama. Who can forget the inaugural outfits, the Grand Canyon shorts, and all those cardigans? For many more photos, and info on designers, click here.

President Barack Obama gets caught in first lady Michelle Obama's dress train as they dance at the Commander in Chief Ball. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
President Barack Obama gets caught in first lady Michelle Obama's dress train as they dance at the Commander in Chief Ball. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo)
First lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia Obama walk off Air Force One at Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan, Ariz., in August.
First lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia Obama walk off Air Force One at Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan, Ariz., in August.   (AP Photo)
The Obamas at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008.
The Obamas at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand for the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center Honors. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand for the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center Honors. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009.   (AP Photo)
First lady Michelle Obama arrives for a Veteran's Day ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Arlington National Cemetery.
First lady Michelle Obama arrives for a Veteran's Day ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Arlington National Cemetery.   (AP Photo)
French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Michelle Obama match in France Saturday, June 6, 2009.
French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Michelle Obama match in France Saturday, June 6, 2009.   (AP Photo)
First lady Michelle Obama holds packaged food items as she helps out at the Capital Area Food Bank Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
First lady Michelle Obama holds packaged food items as she helps out at the Capital Area Food Bank Wednesday, April 29, 2009.   (AP Photo)
First lady Michelle Obama arrives in the Rose Garden of the White House Tuesday, April 28, 2009.
First lady Michelle Obama arrives in the Rose Garden of the White House Tuesday, April 28, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Jan. 20, 2009. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as they walk the inaugural parade route in Washington.
Jan. 20, 2009. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as they walk the inaugural parade route in Washington.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hand out Halloween candy at the White House, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hand out Halloween candy at the White House, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.   (AP Photo)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama talks with Prince Albert of Monaco at a reception following the opening ceremonies of the the 121st International Olympic Committee.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama talks with Prince Albert of Monaco at a reception following the opening ceremonies of the the 121st International Olympic Committee.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)
The wife of Britain's Prime Minister Sarah Brown, right, greets U.S first lady Michelle Obama, who join the G-20 spouses for a visit to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, Thursday April 2, 2009.
The wife of Britain's Prime Minister Sarah Brown, right, greets U.S first lady Michelle Obama, who join the G-20 spouses for a visit to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, Thursday April 2,...   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
First lady Michelle Obama smiles from behind bullet proof glass on the balcony of the Grand Hotel after waving to the crowds who had gathered outside for the traditional torchlight procession on December 10, 2009 in Oslo, Norway.
First lady Michelle Obama smiles from behind bullet proof glass on the balcony of the Grand Hotel after waving to the crowds who had gathered outside for the traditional torchlight procession on December...   (Getty Images)
First Lady Michelle Obama and US President Barack Obama at the Grand Hotel in Oslo before attending the Nobel Prize banquet Thursday Dec. 10, 2009.
First Lady Michelle Obama and US President Barack Obama at the Grand Hotel in Oslo before attending the Nobel Prize banquet Thursday Dec. 10, 2009.   (AP Photo/Lise Aserud, Scanpix)
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Barack Obama and his wife Michelle pose with Queen Sonja, left, and King Harald of Norway, when they were received at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Thursday Dec. 10, 2009. prior to the Nobel ceremony in the City Hall.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Barack Obama and his wife Michelle pose with Queen Sonja, left, and King Harald of Norway, when they were received at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Thursday Dec. 10, 2009. prior...   (AP Photo/Daniel Sannum Lauten, pool)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand for the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center Honors gala in Washington Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand for the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center Honors gala in Washington Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Cher
Dec 31, 2009 8:23 AM CST
CONAN....You know what CHER thinks: Conan is an a**hole.
ConanCimmerian
Dec 31, 2009 6:01 AM CST
Cher, You know what I think. Conan thinks you are a bitch. A jealous one. You have no honor
Cher
Dec 30, 2009 9:40 AM CST
I can't wait to see what Michelle will be wearing in three years on her way back to Chicago on her last trip on Air Force One.

 
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