The Obama daughters proudly watched their father’s public swearing-in ceremony yesterday in colorful matching coats: Sasha (left) opted for Kate Spade while Malia went with J.Crew, a favorite.
AFP/Getty Images
2 of 15
The Obama girls now coordinate their looks to a greater degree than they did four years ago.
Getty Images
3 of 15
The girls also wore corresponding colors for the presidential swearing-in ceremony at the White House on Sunday. Malia (near right) wore a blue H&M dress ($59.95) while Sasha donned a plum lace dress from Plenty by Tracy Reese ($69.95).
Doug Mills/Pool/Startraksphoto.com
4 of 15
Jan. 3, 2008
An early glimpse of the family after Dad won the Iowa Democratic presidential caucus finds Malia in a gray turtleneck swing dress and young Sasha in a pink cardigan and skirt.
AP
5 of 15
Aug. 28, 2008
Sasha and Malia wear girlish pink frocks to the Democratic National Convention in Denver — and show their flair for age-appropriate attire.
6 of 15
Nov. 2, 2008
The kids hit the campaign trail in Ohio in T-shirts and leggings.
AFP/Getty Images
7 of 15
Nov. 4, 2008
“Oftentimes they’re coordinated in some way,” says DC stylist Lauren Rothman. “I definitely think an effort [is] made.” Such was the case on election night in 2008, when the entire family went with a black-and-red color scheme.
AP
8 of 15
Aug. 8, 2010
During a trip to Spain in 2010, Sasha met King Juan Carlos in a yellow tulle skirt and a pale pink top. A flower appliqué and chunky beaded bracelet completed the youthful look.
Getty Images
9 of 15
Dec. 11, 2011
Onstage for “Christmas in Washington,” Sasha wears a ballerina-like frock in lavender, while Malia opts for a more grown-up style in a satin, bell-sleeved dress by Elizabeth and James.
WireImage
10 of 15
Nov. 6, 2012
The girls stunned onstage while celebrating their father’s re-election. Malia accented her blue Asos skirt with a neon belt from Zara, and Malia wore a high-fashion hand-me-down, a Chris Benz skirt previously worn by Malia.
UPI
11 of 15
Nov. 23, 2012
Picking up the White House Christmas tree became a stylish affair when Malia color-blocked and Sasha donned an Asos dress. “They look fashionable and cute without looking like they’re dressing too old
or too mature for their age,” notes DC-based style expert Stephany Greene.
MAI / Splash News
12 of 15
Dec. 6, 2012
Sasha and Malia stay warm in jackets in shades of orange and peach at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony.
UPI
13 of 15
Dec. 9, 2012
Both girls wore of-the-moment shimmery metallic dresses for the “Christmas in Washington’’ taping, but paired them with cardigans. “We don’t want to see them dressed head-to-toe in the spring 2013 trends because that would seem like they were trying a little too hard,” says Rothman.
AFP/Getty Images
14 of 15
Jan. 19, 2013
Sasha and Malia try their hand at print-mixing for a spirited, on-trend look at Saturday’s Kids’ Inaugural Concert for children and military families.
REUTERS
15 of 15
JAN. 21, 2013
During yesterday’s inaugural parade, the daughters took off their coats to reveal coordinating dresses. Sasha wears a purple sleeveless shift with wide horizontal stripes from Kate Spade, while Malia chooses a blue dress from J.Crew.
Getty Images