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Michelle Obama beats the heat in Hawaii

When most of us step foot outside in a tropical climate, we melt and frizz at the same time. But Michelle Obama, in Hawaii for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, has managed to weather the steaminess (today's relative humidity will top off at 84%) in remarkably elegant fashion. Check out her Hawaiian style:Amy DiLuna is a TODAY.com senior editor. Her hair wouldn't stand a chance
Here's the first lady, waiting to greet wives of the leaders attending the summit, in a vibrant silk printed dress at Kualoa Ranch in Ka'a'awa on Oahu Sunday.
Here's the first lady, waiting to greet wives of the leaders attending the summit, in a vibrant silk printed dress at Kualoa Ranch in Ka'a'awa on Oahu Sunday.Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images
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By Amy DiLuna

When most of us step foot outside in a tropical climate, we melt and frizz at the same time. But Michelle Obama, in Hawaii for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, has managed to weather the steaminess (today's relative humidity will top off at 84%) in remarkably elegant fashion. Check out her Hawaiian style:

Here's the first lady, waiting to greet wives of the leaders attending the summit, in a vibrant silk printed dress at Kualoa Ranch in Ka'a'awa on Oahu Sunday.
Here's the first lady, waiting to greet wives of the leaders attending the summit, in a vibrant silk printed dress at Kualoa Ranch in Ka'a'awa on Oahu Sunday.Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images
Mrs. O, in a not-quite-strapless dress, and the President arrive for a welcoming ceremony in Honolulu on Saturday.
Mrs. O, in a not-quite-strapless dress, and the President arrive for a welcoming ceremony in Honolulu on Saturday.Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images
Even in steamy tropical weather, the first lady is camera-ready, as she speaks to interns at the Ma'o Organic Farms in Waianae.
Even in steamy tropical weather, the first lady is camera-ready, as she speaks to interns at the Ma'o Organic Farms in Waianae.Jim Young / Reuters

Amy DiLuna is a TODAY.com senior editor. Her hair wouldn't stand a chance in Hawaii, but she'd be willing to put it to the test if someone insisted she go. 

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