IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

First Lady Michelle Obama's Fashion at the State of the Union

From crisp cardigans to arm-baring shift dresses, Michelle Obama's style and fashion sense has been copied and coveted.
First lady Michelle Obama applauds during the State of the Union address in 2014.
First lady Michelle Obama applauds during the State of the Union address in 2014.J. Scott Applewhite / AP file

From crisp cardigans to arm-baring shift dresses, Michelle Obama's style and fashion sense has been copied and coveted. For Tuesday night's State of the Union, Mrs. Obama wore a zip-front tweed suit by Michael Kors, a look that many commented was also worn on "The Good Wife."

Image: Michelle Obama on Tuesday
First lady Michelle Obama takes her seat for the State of the Union on Tuesday.MICHAEL REYNOLDS / EPA

We went through our archive and rounded up her past five SOTU looks.

1. In 2010, the first lady wore a plum-colored Isaac Mizrahi dress, and topped it off with a single string of pearls.

, Mark Todd of Killeen, Texas, Kimberly Munley of Killeen, Texas, Mrs. Obama, Rebecca Knerr of Chantilly, Va. and Jill Biden, wif eof Vice President Joe Biden. Sdecod row, from left are, Chris Lardner of Albuquerque, N.M., Trevor Yegar of Indianapolis, Sg
First lady Michelle Obama waves during President Obama's 2010 State of the Union address.Susan Walsh / AP file

2. In 2011, Mrs. Obama went with designer Rachel Roy, sporting a classic ivory-colored sheath fit.

Michelle Obama
First lady Michelle Obama waves prior to the start of the State of the Union address in 2011.Evan Vucci / AP file

3. Michelle Obama in 2012, standing out in a royal blue, wearing a Barbara Tfank dress from the designer's spring resort collection.

Guests applaud first lady Michelle Obama during the State of the Union address in 2012.
Guests applaud first lady Michelle Obama during the State of the Union address in 2012.Susan Walsh / AP file

4. Jason Wu, one of Mrs. Obama's go-to designers, created this two toned a-line piece that she wore to the State of the Union in 2013.

First lady Michelle Obama is applauded before the State of the Union address in 2013.
First lady Michelle Obama is applauded before the State of the Union address in 2013.Jacquelyn Martin / AP

5. In 2014, the first lady wore a two-piece forest green ensemble designed by Azzedine Alaia. She paired the full skirt dress with a fitted black belt.

First lady Michelle Obama applauds during the State of the Union address in 2014.
First lady Michelle Obama applauds during the State of the Union address in 2014.J. Scott Applewhite / AP file