How Obama Went From Pleated Khakis To Power Suits
Since stepping into the political spotlight wearingpleated khakisandholey shoes,Barack Obamahas still managed to secure enough votes among fashion's elite for style icon status. There's no doubt that having naturally chicFirst Lady Michelle Obamaby his side help sway naysayers. However, we recall a timewhen the Harvard Law grad had a bit more swagger.
Trading in his youthful Afro and fur-collared jackets for a tapered,gray-ish haircutand power suits fit for a president, we now relish in those moments whenObamaslips into his "dad jeans," White Sox windbreaker orflip-flops.
In celebration ofObama's 51st birthday on Saturday (August 4th), we're taking a look back at the head of state's style over the years. Vote on all his looks in the slideshow below.
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
