Michelle Obama as Fashion Icon

Michelle Obama's Fashion Dresses
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Meeting Queen Elizabeth II, April 1, 2009
"Wearing a cardigan to meet the Queen caused a bit of an outcry, but I thought the first lady looked very proper and comfortable and confident, which all seemed to fit the protocol."

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