Michelle Obama floors DNC with power dressing inspired by sci-fi and aliens
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Michelle Obama was a vision in blue as she showed off power dressing during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, August 20.
The former first lady of the United States of America took elevated dressing to the next level as she opted for a sleeveless navy blue suit by Monse for the political event.
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Former first lady Michelle Obama arrives to speak on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)](http://d2r3ijz46v2k0u.cloudfront.net/b099e3d1-48bd-43a2-b2b4-d044958b5f7f.jpg)
Obama sparkled like a diamond as she paired her deconstructed suit with matching silver earrings and tied her hair in a feminine braided style.
Per The Independent, the mother-of-two’s attire was from Monse’s Resort 2025 collection. The brand’s co-creative director, Fernando Garcia, explained the style was inspired by sci-fi and aliens.
Michelle Obama speaks about her mother
Tuesday’s DNC was a politically charged event with powerful speakers like Michelle Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris taking center stage.
The former first lady’s electrifying speech resonated with the audience as she opened up about her personal experiences and beliefs.
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Former first lady Michelle Obama arrives to speak on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)](http://d2r3ijz46v2k0u.cloudfront.net/6a504f3c-1463-4b87-bf87-840cf986a00c.jpg)
While Obama shared her confidence in Harris, she was welcomed with loud applause.
During her speech in the evening, Obama - who was welcomed with a standing ovation from the crowd - also opened up about the personal grief she felt after losing her mother Marian Robinson on May 3, 2024, aged 86.
Her poignant words amalgamating her grief for the state of the nation along with her personal loss captivated the audience members who were rapt in attention as she spoke.
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Former first lady Michelle Obama arrives to speak on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)](http://d2r3ijz46v2k0u.cloudfront.net/e15677d5-6d4d-44cc-9128-a5fd4687090d.jpg)
Obama confessed, "Until recently, I had mourned the dimming of hope in our country," before adding, "But recently, I’ve started to feel that hope spreading again," per Hello!
She also recalled the beliefs instilled in her by her late mother, while narrating, "My mother believed in the promise of this country, and she made sure I understood that belief.”
Showing her solidarity with the vice-president, she said, "Those same values are what Kamala Harris and I built our lives on."
"Even though our mothers grew up an ocean apart, they shared the same belief in the promise of this country," she remarked.
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Former U.S. President Barack Obama (L) greets former first lady Michelle Obama as he arrives to speak on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)](http://d2r3ijz46v2k0u.cloudfront.net/2cae2d8c-852d-475e-9944-14334e735f6e.jpg)
She went on to endorse Harris, praising her qualifications as president, saying, "Kamala Harris is more than ready for this moment.”
She declared, "She is one of the most qualified people ever to seek the office of the presidency."
Michelle Obama's sharp dressing floors the Internet
Michelle Obama's dress for the occasion left the fans stunned as they hailed the former first lady for her impeccable style.
One of the fans praised the former FLOTUS, saying, "Michelle Obama’s post- White House fashion game is so consistently on point."
Michelle Obama’s post- White House fashion game is so consistently on point pic.twitter.com/oIsrzTVQ1j
— Emma Gray (@emmaladyrose) August 21, 2024
Someone else said, "Michelle Obama out here looking like the absolute queen that she is. That dress is *chef’s kiss*. SLAY Queen. SLAY."
Michelle Obama out here looking like the absolute queen that she is. That dress is *chef’s kiss*. SLAY Queen. SLAY.
— six and a possible (@lmsampson) August 21, 2024
Another fan curiously asked the designer of her dress, saying, "Umm, can we talk about how gorgeous this dress is? Mrs. Michelle Obama looks amazing! (And her words are 🔥)!!!
Umm, can we talk about how gorgeous this dress is? Mrs. Michelle Obama looks amazing! (And her words are 🔥)!!! #DoSomething #DNCConvention pic.twitter.com/LmcQv8qwcn
— Your Mom (@sto_k) August 21, 2024
"Who designed Michelle Obama's deconstructed sleeveless suit jacket dress? It's super cool," commented someone else.
Who designed Michelle Obama's deconstructed sleeveless suit jacket dress? It's super cool.
— Matt Baggott (@mattbagg) August 21, 2024
"Off topic, but I love, love, love Michelle Obama’s dress and want one for myself," declared another enamored fan.
Off topic, but I love, love, love Michelle Obama’s dress and want one for myself https://t.co/mY7CjI7FUi
— Tracy Q. Loxley (@TracyQLoxley) August 21, 2024
"I am admiring Michelle Obama's dress as well as her speech. Who designed it? Very sharp looking. How come I can't find dresses like that?" chimed in another.
I am admiring Michelle Obama's dress as well as her speech. Who designed it? Very sharp looking. How come I can't find dresses like that?
— Global Humanitarian (@usaexpatabroad) August 21, 2024
Someone else said, "That is a kick-ass dress which Michelle Obama is wearing. She knows and sets fashion. Leave it to an incredibly intelligent woman to show the country how to dress!"
That is a kick-ass dress which Michelle Obama is wearing. She knows and sets fashion. Leave it to an incredibly intelligent woman to show the country how to dress!
— Ponder (@Washyourowndish) August 21, 2024
"Obama’s suit is gorgeous, and Michelle Obama‘s dress is so sophisticated and beautiful. 🩶🩶," declared another fan.
Obama’s suit is gorgeous, and Michelle Obama‘s dress is so sophisticated and beautiful. 🩶🩶
— Cam Denver ☮️💙 (@CRothDenver) August 21, 2024
"I don’t care what your political opinion is, Michelle Obama’s outfit at the DNC is next level," said someone else.
I don’t care what your political opinion is, Michelle Obama’s outfit at the DNC is next level.
— RachelroyalKC (@rachelroyalkc) August 21, 2024
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