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.J. Scott Applewhite / AP file
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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."

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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.

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.

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.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.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.J. Scott Applewhite / AP file