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First Ladies: Signature Styles

First Ladies Before Michelle: Signature Styles

First Ladies Before Michelle: Signature Styles

In February 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama wears a sequined gown by Peter Soronen and a necklace by Tom Binns to a formal White House dinner with U.S. governors. It's one of many ensembles InStyle.com has named among her best in its special feature on her first 100 days in the White House. Clearly, Obama has emerged as style-savvy -- but what about her predecessors? Take a look back at the many looks that 12 first ladies have tried.

Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

Feb 23, 2009
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