Friday, November 9, 2012 at 10:36 PM 
The Obamas traveled back to the White House on Wednesday just hours following the election. Boarding Air Force One at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Mrs. O revisited two style favorites: her famed Alaia belt and a wool and silk boucle coat from Duro Olowu.
Alaia, Duro Olowu Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 10:39 PM 
Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert
The Obamas attended a United Nations General Assembly reception at the Waldorf Astoria on Monday evening. For the event, Mrs. O rewore an Alaia frock, previously seen here and here, paired with a low heel for the occasion. Pictured above, the president and first lady pose with UK Foreign Secretary William Hague.
Something to ponder: I've noticed that the first lady is rewearing key pieces from her closet quite a bit lately, perhaps more than usual. Is it a style savvy approach to minimize media focus with the election upcoming? Or an effort to get mileage out of investment pieces? Maybe a little of both?
Alaia Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:08 PM 
It's been a sport-centric week for the First Lady thus far. Yesterday, Mrs. O addressed athletes from Team USA at a press conference held in Dallas, Texas. Today, she was back to the White House to host a Let's Move event honoring the LA Galaxy.
On the style front, black and white appears to be the palette du jour. Mrs. O paired an oversized flower pin with a striped top, blazer and white trousers (not shown) in Dallas. For today's White House event, Mrs. O wore her signature Alaia belt in white with a Moschino bow blouse and black trousers.
Update: Reader Elizabeth identifies Mrs. O's blazer as Moschino, available here.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 10:09 PM 
On her 48th birthday, the First Lady attended a White House event to celebrate the 2011 World Series champions, the St. Louis Cardinals.
On the fashion front: A L'Wren Scott lace cardigan, the famed Alaia belt and an Erickson Beamon pin from the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Alaia, Erickson Beamon, L'Wren Scott Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM 
Photo by Carolyn Kaster / AP Images
The President and First Lady visited Fort Bragg yesterday, as President Obama gave a speech to mark the end of the Iraq war. To introduce her husband, Mrs. Obama also gave brief remarks. Read the full transcript, posted by Time, here.
Style wise, Mrs. O wore a washed rose and tweed dress by Rachel Roy, seen previously here, paired with a black cardigan and Mary Jane pumps. A wool and leather jacket by Alaia, a black handbag and gloves completed the look.
Alaia, Rachel Roy 
