Michelle Obama may not be the first lady anymore, but she’s still one of our biggest style crushes.
The former FLOTUS has been serving some serious looks this year, like the stunning blue floral dress she wore for her official portrait unveiling, and the printed green frock she wore at the American Library Association Annual Conference in June.
Then, of course, there are all the suits she’s been rocking for her Becoming book tour. While she didn’t make many public appearances in the first half of the year, the former FLOTUS’s memoir was released in November, and she’s been busy promoting it all around the country.
Below, check out Obama’s most gorgeous ensembles of 2018:
February
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama stand beside their portraits after their unveiling at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., Feb. 12.
June
Obama speaks during the Opening General Session of the 2018 American Library Association Annual Conference at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 22, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
October
Obama on stage during NBC's "Today" Celebrates The International Day Of The Girl at Rockefeller Plaza on Oct.11, in New York City.
November: Jonathan Simkhai
The former FLOTUS sits with Robin Roberts for an interview on Nov. 13 in Chicago.
November: Sally LaPointe
The former U.S. first lady speaks at the opening of her multi-city book tour at the United Center in Chicago, on Nov. 13.
November: Karen Walker
Obama surprises students and teachers at Para Los Niños on Nov. 15, 2018 in Los Angeles.
November: Christian Siriano
The author appears onstage with Tracee Ellis Ross at Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama at the Forum on Nov. 15 in Inglewood, California.
November
The former first lady discusses her new book Becoming at Capital One Arena on Nov. 17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
November
Obama discusses her new book with Michelle Norris in front of a sold out audience of more than 20,000 people at TD Garden on Nov. 24, in Boston, Massachusetts.
December: Adeam
The former first lady visits The Lower Eastside Girls Club to meet and greet the members and discuss her new book on Dec. 1, in New York City.
December: Givenchy
Obama smiles during a visit to Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London on Dec. 3, to discuss education issues during her book tour.
December: Emilia Wickstead
Obama acknowledges the crowd at the Royal Festival Hall in London during her visit to the UK to publicize her memoir, which tells of her personal journey to becoming First Lady and her time in the White House.
December
Obama dances with Children's Hospital Colorado patient Emma Jones, 14, ahead of her book signing event later in the day at the Tattered Cover on Dec. 13, in Denver, Colorado.
December
The former FLOTUS and actress Reese Witherspoon have a laugh together on stage during Becoming: An Intimate Conversation at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Dec. 13.
December
Obama speaks during her book tour stop at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Dec. 14.
December: Balenciaga Boots
The former first lady with Sarah Jessica Parker for a discussion about her memoir, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Michelle Obama supported her Chicago roots when she wore this brightly colored frock by Chicago-based designer Maria Pinto in 2008, when her husband was still a presidential hopeful.
Isabel Toledo, 2009
She wore this matching dress and coat by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo for her husband's inauguration parade in 2009.
Jason Wu, 2009
The former first lady wore this stunning Jason Wu gown for President Barack Obama's first inaugural ball back in 2009. It's now displayed in the National Museum of American History.
Naeem Khan, 2009
A stunning gown by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan, worn for a state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, in 2009.
Peter Soronen, 2010
The former first lady opted for this bold blue gown by New York designer Peter Soronen for a state dinner with Mexican President Felipe Calderón and his wife, Margarita Zavala, in 2010.
Doo.Ri, 2011
For a state dinner with the president and first lady of South Korea in 2011, the former FLOTUS chose a striking purple gown by Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung.
Tom Ford, 2011
For a visit to Buckingham Palace in 2011, Obama wore a beautiful white gown designed by Tom Ford.
Rodarte, 2011
For a Hanukkah reception in 2011, the former first lady rocked this metallic blue frock by Rodarte.
Tracy Reese, 2012
Obama wore this lovely look by Tracy Reese at the Democratic National Convention in 2012.
Jason Wu, 2013
The former FLOTUS chose to wear another Jason Wu design for the inaugural ball that kicked off her husband's second term in 2013. The gown is now also a part of the National Museum of American History.
Tracy Reese, 2013
The former first lady wore this Tracy Reese dress on Aug. 28, 2013, while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Naeem Khan, 2014
This beautifully embroidered dress by Naeem Khan was a perfect choice for the Anna Wintour Costume Center grand opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014.
Carolina Herrera, 2014
This Carolina Herrera gown, worn in 2014, was no doubt one of the former first lady's most striking ensembles.
Zac Posen, 2015
Obama wore this sparkler by Zac Posen to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25, 2015.
Vera Wang, 2015
This Vera Wang gown, which the former first lady wore to a 2015 state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, screamed old Hollywood glamour.
Brandon Maxwell, 2016
The former first lady took a page out of Lady Gaga's handbook when she wore this structured cream gown designed by one of Gaga's favorites. (Maxwell designed the pop star's 2016 Oscars gown.)
Jason Wu, 2016
While visiting Canada in 2016, Obama chose yet another Wu design. By that point, the designer had become an old faithful for her.
Christian Siriano, 2016
Obama wore this blue frock by Christian Siriano for the 2016 Democratic National Convention, during which she gave her now-famous "When they go low, we go high" speech.
Jason Wu, 2017
When Michelle and Barack Obama passed White House duties on to Donald and Melania Trump, Michelle Obama wore another Jason Wu dress, bringing her tenure as FLOTUS full circle.
Cushnie et Ochs, 2017
Last summer, Obama spoke onstage at The 2017 ESPY Awards in California wearing this sleek Cushnie et Ochs little black dress.
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