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Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama is celebrating her 59th birthday today. Never in the 45 presidential terms have we ever been graced with such a beautiful, classy Flotus. Some have come close, but there has never been a woman that unifies the entire nation with such a positive attitude.

Michelle Obama’s style has always been so regal. During her tenure as First Lady, she used her platform to highlight designers of color. She had the power to have designers sell out of clothing because the public would go into a frenzy to purchase her latest outfit. Let’s not forget her ability to steal the show during those black-tie galas she would attend. Our Forever Flotus made glamour look effortless, from the hair on her head to the stilettos on her feet.

As we celebrate the 59 years Michelle Obama has walked the earth, we are going to revisit the 20 times she defined style and grace.

20 Times Our Forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama Defined Style And Grace  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

1. MICHELLE OBAMA AT “THE LIGHT WE CARRY: OVERCOMING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES” Book Tour, 2022

MICHELLE OBAMA AT "THE LIGHT WE CARRY: OVERCOMING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES" Book Tour, 2022 Source:Getty

Michelle Obama gave the world another book and book tour in 2022. Here she is onstage during “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times” – in Conversation with Michelle Obama at YouTube Theater on December 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. 

2. MICHELLE OBAMA AT “THE LIGHT WE CARRY: OVERCOMING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES” Book Tour, 2022

MICHELLE OBAMA AT "THE LIGHT WE CARRY: OVERCOMING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES" Book Tour, 2022 Source:Getty

Former First Lady Michelle Obama sat on stage with Tyler Perry during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at The Fox Theatre on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

3. BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE OFFICIAL PORTRAIT UNVEILING AT THE White House, 2022

BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE OFFICIAL PORTRAIT UNVEILING AT THE White House, 2022 Source:Getty

Former First Lady Michelle Obama participated in a ceremony to unveil the Obama’s official White House portraits at the White House on September 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Obama’s portraits are the first official portraits added to the White House Collection since President Obama held an unveiling ceremony for George W. Bush and Laura Bush in 2012. 

4. MICHELLE OBAMA AT MARTHA’S VINEYARD AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE OF “DESCENDANT”, 2022

MICHELLE OBAMA AT MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE OF "DESCENDANT", 2022 Source:Getty

Michelle Obama attended the premiere of Netflix’s “Descendant” during the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival at MV Performing Arts Center on August 05, 2022 in Edgartown, Massachusetts. 

5. MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE WHEN WE ALL VOTE INAUGURAL CULTURE OF DEMOCRACY SUMMIT, 2022

MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE WHEN WE ALL VOTE INAUGURAL CULTURE OF DEMOCRACY SUMMIT, 2022 Source:Getty

When We All Vote Founder and Co-Chair Michelle Obama gave the Keynote Speech onstage at When We All Vote Inaugural Culture Of Democracy Summit on June 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 

6. MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2019

MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2019 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama attended ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama’ at the Frank Erwin Center clad in an orange monochromatic ensemble.

7. MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, 2019

MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, 2019 Source:Getty

Michelle Obama joined Alicia Keys onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards clad in a metallic wrap shirt and matching pants by Sachin & Babi.

8. MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2019

MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2019 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama wore a beautiful black jumpsuit with gold trimming to the ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama’ tour in London.

9. MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2018

MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2018 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama looked so damn good at her ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama’ with Sarah Jessica Parker in a yellow satin dress and Balenciaga boots.

10. MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2019

MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA, 2019 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama spoke during her ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama’ tour in an all-white pants suit.

11. MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, 2016

MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, 2016 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama went to the Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kailua in a striped wrap dress.

12. MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, 2018

MICHELLE OBAMA AT THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, 2018 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama slayed in a striped Balmain suit during an appearance on The Jimmy Fallon Show.

13. MICHELLE OBAMA RECEIVED THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE, 2012

MICHELLE OBAMA RECEIVED THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE, 2012 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama received the White House Christmas tree alongside the first dog, Bo.

14. MICHELLE OBAMA RECEIVED THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE, 2016

MICHELLE OBAMA RECEIVED THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE, 2016 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama wore a Cinq À Sept peacoat, leggings, heeled booties and hoop earrings while receiving a Christmas tree at the White House.

15. MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM CEREMONY, 2016

MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM CEREMONY, 2016 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama wore a Dries Van Noten printed silk dress at the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony in the White House.

16. MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE, 2016

MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE, 2016 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama wore an Atelier Versace dress at the Italian Prime Minister Visit to the White House.

17. MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ANNUAL PHOENIX AWARDS, 2016

MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ANNUAL PHOENIX AWARDS, 2016 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama arrived to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner, clad in gorgeous gold Naeem Khan gown.

18. MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA HOSTED THE STATE DINNER FOR SINGAPORE’S PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONG, 2016

MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA HOSTED THE STATE DINNER FOR SINGAPORE'S PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONG, 2016 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama wore a form-fitting white gown by Brandon Maxwell to the state dinner with the Prime Minister and First Lady of Singapore.

19. MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING STATE VISIT, 2015

MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING STATE VISIT, 2015 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama stunned in a In custom Vera Wang dress for the China State Dinner in Washington, D.C.

20. MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE HU JINTAO STATE DINNER, 2011

MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA AT THE HU JINTAO STATE DINNER, 2011 Source:Getty

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama looked unbelievably gorgeous in red silk organza gown by Alexander McQueen at the Chinese President Hu Jintao state dinner at the White House.