Michelle Obama, 61, Wins Fans With Throwback Photos of Her Youthful Fashion
- - Michelle Obama, 61, Wins Fans With Throwback Photos of Her Youthful Fashion
Geca FloresNovember 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Michelle Obama gave fans a charming glimpse of her childhood through a series of striking throwback photos.
The former first lady put her own spin on the Flashback Friday trend as she showcased her fashion and style evolution from her younger years through her teenage years.
In an Instagram post, the 61-year-old took a trip down memory lane with her graduation photos, where she sported various hairstyles from braided ones to short and curly to voluminous locks.
Other photos also featured looks showcasing her fashion.
As seen on her post, the attorney and author has a clear love for denim, proving that her eye for timeless style started early.
Besides the head-turning snaps, Michelle Obama delivered a lengthy message about self-expression and women's empowerment.
“Long before I knew that my look might mean something to others, I spent many years figuring out what it meant to me. Whether it was picking out a back-to-school dress as a young girl, going to prom in a gown designed by me and hand-sewn by my mother, or walking across my college campus in braids and denim, those first style choices taught me that appearance and power are often intertwined. How you show up can be just as important as what you say or do,” she wrote.
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Additionally, she notes that these themes are explored in her latest book, The Look.
“Over time, I learned that confidence isn’t something you’re given. It’s something you have to choose every day. My new book, The Look, is a reflection of a lesson we all learn in our own way: The power in showing up as ourselves. #TheLook is available now wherever books or audiobooks are sold. I can’t wait for you to read it!”
While some of the comments mentioned how excited they were to get their hands on her new book, others were drawn to her fashion sense, showing just how influential her style has been.
“Picture #2 in college with your denim jacket is my favorite, you look adorable,” one wrote.
“These looks are EVERYTHING,” a second user said.
“Last slide/ she always knew she was a style icon! Pop your collar!!!!,” a commenter added.
“Popped collars. Always the way to go!!” a fan echoed.
The same goes for a follower who praised her for her amazing personal style, noting, “The double denim style! Timeless.”
“I’m here for the denim on denim,” a commenter said while another user mentioned how the “denim on denim lewk is ICONIC.”
The Look, which contains never-before-published images, officially debuted on Nov. 4.
According to Michelle Obama, the book captures her “belief that style is a language of its own, one that each of us can use to express our individuality and ignite confidence.”
Readers will get to see her style evolution from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband, Barack Obama’s U.S Senate campaign, through her time as the First Lady and today as one of the country’s most influential figures.
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