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First Lady Fashion Under $250

There's more than a hint of Michelle Obama in fearless print mixes, feminine '50s shapes, and peep-toe slingbacks. Hail to the chic.

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Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Dress, $189, jacket, $149, Liz Claiborne New York; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bangle, $95, Kate Spade; bag, stylist\'s own.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Cardigan, $119, AK Anne Klein; skirt, $225, Anne Klein New York; belt, $70, Topshop; bag, $149, Club Monaco; bracelet, $80, Kenneth Jay Lane.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Top, $225, Kate Spade; skirt, $69, bag, $69, Banana Republic; shoes, $89, Liz Claiborne New York; bracelet, $250, Pono by Joan Goodman. On hair: Sunsilk Hold Me Forever Serious Hold Hairspray.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Dress, $100, American Living for JCPenney; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bag, $44.50, The Limited; bangles, $50 each, Kenneth Jay Lane.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Bikini top & bottom, $172.50 each, Orla Kiely; jacket, $169, Club Monaco; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bracelet, $200, Pono by Joan Goodman; sunglasses, $19.99, A.J. Morgan.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Top, $90, A.P.C.; cardigan, $158, shorts, $65, necklace, $150, J.Crew; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bag, $195, Hype Handbags; sunglasses, $19.99, A.J. Morgan. On cheeks: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Blush & Highlighter in Healthy Glow.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Dress, $200, A.P.C.; bag, $69, Banana Republic; bird pins, $94 per pair, Tatty Devine.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Dress, $250, J.Crew; skirt, $78, Kristin Davis; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bag, $85, Liz Claiborne New York; sunglasses, $130, Ray-Ban; bracelet, $80, Kenneth Jay Lane.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Dress, $118, Calvin Klein; cardigan, $88, J.Crew; bag, $88, Jessica Simpson Collection; necklace, $130, Pono by Joan Goodman; bangle, $38 for set of three, Liz Claiborne New York.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama style SHOP THE SHOOT

Indulge in a cocktail of \'50s-style gingham and full skirts - and spike it with a stiletto peep toe.

LADYLIKE TREND TIP: Mix in edgy jewelry and high-tech fabrics so this retro look stays fashion forward, not frothy.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion SHOES $110, Guess; macys.com for stores.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion DRESS $49.90, H&M; hm.com for stores.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion SUNGLASSES $11, Fred Flare; fredflare.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion NECKLACE $59.50, Express; express.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion TOPS $48 each, Gap; gap.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion COOLER $128, Juicy Couture; (310) 550-0736.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion SHOES $89, Liz Claiborne New York at Belk; (866) 235-5443.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion JACKET $188, J.Crew; jcrew.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion DRESS $198, Max; studio.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion WATCH $195, Badgley Mischka; (310) 248-3750.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion BANGLES $85 to $198, P.Y.T.; pytjewelry.com for info.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion CLUTCH $118, Kenneth Cole New York; kennethcole.com for stores.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion SKIRT $64, Topshop; topshop.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion BLAZER $119, Liz Claiborne New York; lizclaiborne.com.

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