First Lady Fashion

Max Cardelli

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

Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

Dress, $189, jacket, $149, Liz Claiborne New York; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bangle, $95, Kate Spade; bag, stylist's own.

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Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

Cardigan, $119, AK Anne Klein; skirt, $225, Anne Klein New York; belt, $70, Topshop; bag, $149, Club Monaco; bracelet, $80, Kenneth Jay Lane.

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kate spade top and banana republic skirt

Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

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.

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Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

Dress, $100, American Living for JCPenney; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bag, $44.50, The Limited; bangles, $50 each, Kenneth Jay Lane.

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ladylike fashion like michelle obama style

Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

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.

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Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

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.

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Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

Dress, $200, A.P.C.; bag, $69, Banana Republic; bird pins, $94 per pair, Tatty Devine.

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Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

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.

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Max Cardelli

Lady of the House

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.

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Ben Goldstein

Lady of the House

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.

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