So while my Style Files typically focus on salacious celebrities whose bevy of stylists and unlimited amount of funds help them to look their hottest, today I thought I’d switch it up and take a look at potential future first lady…

….Michelle Obama. With all that’s going on in politics, I’d figure what better time to take a look at this impressive half of the Obama team? And celebs aren’t the only ones with style!
Michelle received a degree in Sociology and African-American studies from Princeton before moving on to attain a law degree from Harvard in 1988. She met Barack while working at Chicago Law Firm Sidley and Austin as an attorney. Barack showed up as a summer associate, and Michelle was tapped as his mentor. When Barack showed interest, she was reluctant to date the only other African-American at the firm (and her mentee!), but with persistence, the two started dating.
Three years later they were married, and in a matter of years gave birth to their children Malia, 9, and Sasha, 6. Being a part of a hot duo didn’t stop her professional drive, as she quickly became a high six figure earner working in public service. At 43, this 5-foot-11 stunner is currently the Vice President of Community Affairs for University of Chicago Hospitals.
Michelle’s Style can best be described as conservative chic. On most occasions, she favors knee length sheath dresses…
….and classic tailored suits…
…with the occasional Chanel inspired nubby tweed accents thrown in…
…for good measure.
While her position calls her to cover it up, Michelle isn’t always buttoned to the hilt! When she goes glam, she does so in floor length strapless gowns in colors that favor her skin tone…

And on more casual stumping days, you can catch her in anything from a simple black tee and cotton skirt…
….to more colorful, almost hippie-esque dresses…
…almost always accented with a row of pearls.

Have aspirations to help rule the White House? Want a few ideas for a conservatively chic work look? Try these Michelle inspired pieces:

Top Row: Tracy Reese Draped Shift Dress, $275, www.fashionchateau.com; Ginger & Java Hot Pink Silk Satin Dress, $159, www.bluefly.com; Tara Jacket, $49, www.guess.com.

Middle Row: Faux Pearl and Textured Gold Bead Necklace, $45, www.anntaylor.com.

Bottom Row: Signature Modern Pinstripe Suiting Collection, $90, www.spiegel.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs Printed Dress, $110, www.bergdorfgoodman.com; Walter Bow Dress, $97, www.shopintuition.com.
You’ll be fired up and ready to go!

Smootches!

*Want to know more about Michelle? Read about her here, here and here.

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*Deal of the day:
Get a Kerry Washington inspired look…

…with the following steals:

Left to Right: French Connection Colorblocked Silk Mini Dress, on sale for $100 (from $168), www.bloomingdales.com; Tufi Duek Colorblock Silk Shift Dress, on sale for $138 (from $465), www.nordstrom.com.