Fashion & Beauty

Obama girls’ style evolution

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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
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The Obama girls now coordinate their looks to a greater degree than they did four years ago. Getty Images
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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
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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
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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.
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Nov. 2, 2008 The kids hit the campaign trail in Ohio in T-shirts and leggings. AFP/Getty Images
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dec. 6, 2012 Sasha and Malia stay warm in jackets in shades of orange and peach at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. UPI
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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
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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
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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