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Michelle Obama’s effortless style

The first lady looks as sophisticated in designer dresses as she does in outfits from J. Crew.

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Image: First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Talent Show At White House

Michelle Obama’s effortless style

The first lady looks as sophisticated in designer dresses as she does in outfits from J. Crew. Take a look at her great style:

Michelle Obama, wearing a a Michael Kors optic white dress, speaks during a talent show at the East Room of the White House May 20, 2014 in Washington, DC.

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Image: First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Annual Mother's Day Tea Honoring Military Mothers

Silver lining

Michelle Obama, wearing a festive shirtdress, hosts the annual Mother's Day tea to honor military mothers at the White House May 12, 2014 in Washington, DC.

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Image: President Obama attends White House Correspondent's Association Dinner - Washington

Giving the bold shoulder

Michelle Obama wears a white Marchesa gown with a drop shoulder strap at the annual White House Correspondent's Association Gala on May 3, 2014.

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Berry beautiful

Michelle Obama smiles as she answers questions during the White House's annual "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day," on April 24, 2014, wearing a Sophie Theallet cardigan and leather and chiffon skirt.

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Image: Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, James McConville

Fashion forward

First lady Michelle Obama wears a colorful wrap dress and sits with Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and Maj. Gen. James McConville at a jobs fair for military members and spouses at Fort Campbell, Ky. on April 23, 2014.

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Image: President And Mrs Obama Host Annual White House Easter Egg Roll

Keeping it casual

Wearing a plaid blouse and black pants, the first lady walks her dogs Sunny and Bo on the South Lawn of the White House at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington on April 21, 2014.

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White House, white dress

Dressed in all white, Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama depart from the White House in Washington on April 20, 2014 as they head to Easter services at St. John's Episcopal Church.

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Image: Obama and Bow Wow hold a forum with high school students at Howard University in Washington

Rappin'

Michelle Obama and hip-hop artist Bow Wow hold a forum with high school students at Howard University in Washington on April 17, 2014. Obama rocked a maroon pantsuit and black flats.

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Classy for a cause

The first lady wears a simple black and blue striped skirt paired with a white top and matching shrug to speak at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin, Texas, during a civil rights summit on April 10, 2014.

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In mourning

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama leave after paying their respects during a memorial service at Fort Hood in Texas on April 9, 2014.

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Image: Michelle Obama, Dynasty Meade, Silas Stutz

Gettin' dirty

First Lady Michelle Obama gets down and dirty in a tunic, pants and trenchcoat while planting oats with students at the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2, 2014.

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Image: First Lady Michelle Obama Travels to China - Day 2

Radiant in red

First lady Michelle Obama, wearing a red Alexander McQueen gown, posed with her mother Marian Robinson during a visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the Diaoyutai State guest house on March 21, 2014 in Beijing, China.

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Ping-pong fun

Michelle Obama plays table tennis at the Beijing Normal School, a school that prepares students to attend colleges overseas, in Beijing, China on March 21, 2014.

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Image: Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama

Welcome to China

Michelle Obama waves as she and her daughter Sasha leave their plane at Capital International Airport in Beijing on March 20, 2014.

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Image: Obama and Kenny attend a St. Patrick's Day Reception

Green day

Vice president Joe Biden, first lady Michelle Obama, and Irish Prime Mininster Enda Kenny's wife Fionnuala O'Kelly smile during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House on March 14, 2014.

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Image: The First Lady And Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey Host Screening Of Muppets Most Wanted

We're green with envy

Kermit the Frog is welcomed by Michelle Obama, who is wearing a printed Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, at a screening of Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" on March 12, 2014 in Washington, DC.

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Seeking shades

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama make their way to board Air Force One before departing from Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida on March 9, 2014.

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Image: The First Lady Hosts Women In Soul Music Workshop And Performance At White House

Pretty prints

Michelle Obama delivers remarks during s workshop titled "I'm Every Woman: The History of Women in Soul" with (L-R) Grammy Museum Executive Director Robert Santelli, and music artists Melissa Etheridge, Janelle Monae and Patti LaBelle in the State Dining Room at the White House March 6, 2014 in Washington, DC.

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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0004 -- Pictured: (l-r) First Lady Michelle Obama during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on February 20, 2014 -- (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0004 -- Pictured: (l-r) First Lady Michelle Obama arrives as host Jimmy Fallon looks on on February 20, 2014 -- (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

Jump to it

Michelle Obama sports a chic black jumpsuit during an interview with Jimmy Fallon on Feb. 20, 2014.

Image: Michelle Obama, Rose Cameron

Pretty as a painting

Michelle Obama, in a bold print skirt, is escorted by Rose Cameron, CEO and founder of WAT-AAH!, a line of bottled water targeted to kids and teens, as they view the "Taking Back the Streets" art exhibit at the New Museum in New York on Feb. 20.

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Image: U.S. First Lady Skis In Aspen

Snow bunny

Michelle Obama skis at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. on Feb. 15. This is the third year in a row that Michelle Obama has vacationed in Aspen over the long President's Day weekend.

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Ultimate elegance

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, in a dramatic Carolina Herrera ball gown, arrive at a state dinner at the White House on Feb. 11. The dress featured a sheer black top with hand-embroidered and beaded appliques and sleeves that dipped just below the first lady's elbows.

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Image: President Obama And First Lady Welcome French President  Hollande To The White House

Lady in red

First lady Michelle Obama wears a ravinshing red Thom Browne coat and, along with French President Francois Hollande and President Barack Obama, waves at the balcony of the White House on Feb. 11.

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Image: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (C) waves next to U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. First Class Remsburg prior to President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington

Deep green

Michelle Obama, in a hunter green Azzedine Alaïa dress, waves next to U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg, who was injured while serving in Afghanistan, prior to President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech in Washington on Jan. 28, 2014.

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Vision in blue

First Lady Michelle Obama smiles as she listens to President Barack Obama speak at an event on expanding college opportunity in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on Jan. 16, 2014.

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Bold bling

Michelle Obama wore a festive lucite necklace while speaking about education in underserved communities in the State Dining Room following a screening of the movie "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete" at the White House on Jan. 15, 2014.

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