Tuesday, November 04, 2025 - In her new book The Look, former U.S First Lady Michelle Obama has opened up about the intense scrutiny she faced during her time in the White House.
Speaking to ABC News’ 20/20, Michelle described the
pressure as a “white hot glare,” especially as the first Black First Lady.
“We were all too aware that as a first Black couple, we
couldn’t afford any missteps,” she wrote.
“We didn’t get the grace that I think some other families
have gotten.”
Obama explained that her wardrobe became a form of “soft
power,” a way to communicate values and intent in a politically charged
environment.
While she once dismissed fashion talk as a distraction, she
now sees style as a meaningful tool.
“What you’re wearing says something about what you care
about,” she said.
She also pushed back against the idea that designers “own”
the First Lady’s image, advocating for broader representation and opportunity
in fashion.
“If somebody wants to go after a woman, the first thing they
do is go after our looks, our size, our physical being,” she said.
Now 61, Michelle is embracing a new phase of life.
“There’s something about the 60s,” she shared.
“My daughters are launched, my husband’s settled, and I feel
a certain freedom. I’m at that stage in life where I can say, ‘Yeah, maybe I
know a few things.’”
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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