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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD • Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama’s style evolution, in her own words for the first time.

In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband’s U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady and today as one of this country’s most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she uses the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message.

Featuring the voices of Meredith Koop, Obama’s trusted stylist, as well as her makeup artist Carl Ray, hairstylists Yene Damtew, Johnny Wright, and Njeri Radway, and many of the designers who have dressed Obama for notable events,
The Look brings readers behind the scenes not only to reveal how her most memorable looks came together but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves.

Obama’s intimate and candid stories illuminate how her approach to dressing has evolved throughout her life—from the colorful sheath dresses, cardigans, and brooches she wore during her time as First Lady to the bold suits, denim, and braids of her post-White House life and all the active looks and beautiful gowns in between.

In
The Look, Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how—when wielded with grace and care—they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear. Confidence, she concludes, cannot be put on. But when you’re wearing something that’s intentional or beloved, clothing can make you feel like the best version of yourself.
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“Michelle Obama’s new book is a historical document dressed up as a coffee-table tome. . . . It lays bare, in an unprecedented (and easy-to-read) way, how a wardrobe was transformed into a vehicle of soft political power. . . . The Look should be studied by generations to come because of what it reveals not about fashion, but about politics.”—Vanessa Friedman, The New York Times

“[Obama] writes well, and honestly, about the havoc it can wreak on one’s sense of self to have to dress every morning for what would be, for the majority of people, the most visible day of their lives. . . .
The Look, an unprecedented project among first ladies, may be the only first-person book to give such devoted treatment to the place of image-making in presidential politics. Some of the The Look’s best commentary on that topic comes from the members of Obama’s style and beauty team, who contribute writing about the nuts and bolts of zhuzhing up one of the most famous women in the world.”Slate

“A delightful tip of the hat to the pleasures—and power—of glamour.”
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“A fashionista’s fantasy come true . . . But
The Look is more than just fashion mood-board fodder. . . . In The Look, [Obama] is holding a mirror up to the culture that has ogled her and women like her for years.”Oprah Daily

“The evolution of Obama’s personal aesthetic, from the time Barack was elected for his first term in office to now, is finally given its due in
The Look. Reading it grants an unedited look . . . at her sartorial choices—outside of the external commentary–backed echo chamber that cropped up while she served in one of the most important and public-facing positions of our time.”Women’s Wear Daily

About the Author

Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor’s office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is the author of the #1 bestsellers The Light We Carry, Becoming, and American Grown. Through Higher Ground, which she co-founded with her husband in 2018, her work to share stories has won awards and accolades. At its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history. The Obamas currently live in Washington, D.C., and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

Meredith Koop is a stylist and creative consultant widely recognized for shaping the public image of former First Lady Michelle Obama and harnessing fashion as a powerful tool for storytelling—both during the Obama administration and the Becoming and The Light We Carry book tours. Blending insight and intention, Koop uses style to explore culture, politics and identity and has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and more.

Farah Jasmine Griffin is the William B. Ransford Professor of English and Comparative Literature and African American Studies at Columbia University. She is the author of Who Set You Flowin’?: The African American Migration Narrative; If You Can’t Be Free, Be a Mystery: In Search of Billie Holiday; Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War II; and Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature, among other works.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F7K66DY9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 181.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593800713
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: #149,659 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (1,955)

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Customers find this book to be an excellent coffee table piece with stunning photographs of Michelle Obama. Moreover, they appreciate its beautiful stories, with one customer highlighting the interesting narratives behind the dresses, and its classy style that will be remembered in history. Additionally, the book features vibrant colors, and customers consider it worth the price of a large hardcover book. They also praise its sturdy construction and consider it a perfect gift.
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168 customers mention content, 164 positive, 4 negative
Customers praise the book's content, describing it as an ultimate coffee table book.
Great book! Beautiful photographs of former First Lady Michelle Obama. The writing is excellent too!Read more
Beautiful pictures of the first lady. A great coffee table book with her array of dresses and the journey it took as a black African American first...Read more
...I look at FFLOTUS Obama as a Barbie with infinite amounts of class, grace, and courage who has a wardrobe just as fitting!...Read more
This is a lovely book.Read more
93 customers mention photography, 93 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the stunning photographs in the book, particularly those featuring Michelle Obama.
Beautiful pictures and behind the scenes look at the care that First Lady Michelle Obama took. She was always aware of her audience and activities.Read more
Gorgeous hardcover book with beautiful photos. I gave it as a gift to my friend and she loves it!Read more
Great pictures. The narrative felt flat at times for me but overall a good read. I enjoyed the inside look to the live of the First Lady.Read more
...Great photography, excellent insight, and good quality hard back book. It was worth every pennyRead more
31 customers mention gift, 31 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book makes a perfect gift, with one mentioning that turning each page is like receiving a gift.
...my mom wanted for Christmas, in these modern stressful times this a great gift. Her republican family members are offended by it, so awesomeRead more
...Beautiful layout and design. Great gift idea for anyone that’s into fashion, styling or just wants to know more about someone in the public eye,...Read more
...One of the corners did come slightly damaged, but it was still a perfect gift. I will say, it is quite heavy though.Read more
...Sturdy cover, colored pictures, easy font. Great gift for a fan or someone who really is fascinated by the intent of fashion.Read more
24 customers mention value for money, 24 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book worth every penny, particularly noting its great price for a large hardcover book.
...It's a beautiful, Historical work. It's worth every penny.Read more
Beautiful work of art. I love it. Vibrant and priceless. It will look amazing on my table. The images are spectacular. The book structure is quality....Read more
...It's worth the purchase.Read more
...Gorgeous book! The clothes! Mrs. Obama’s look! Just a very satisfying purchase. I will gift copies to my girlfriends. Fashion is history....Read more
23 customers mention story, 22 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the beautiful stories in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the interesting fashion moments and another highlighting the journey through the author's life.
Stunning book with beautiful pictures and interesting stories. Michelle Obama is an incredible lady and such an inspiration....Read more
I waited impatiently for this book! Beautiful stories, inspiring text. Fabulous looks!...Read more
...Don’t forget her amazing story, and her team is to be congratulated. Just look at her fashion, always with purpose and deliberate detail....Read more
Beautiful gowns, wonderful stories, antidotes & how women express themselves through clothingRead more
23 customers mention style, 23 positive, 0 negative
Customers love the book's fashion and style, noting that it will be remembered in history, and one customer mentions how the author meticulously curated her style.
...It's a reminder of the days when the US had beauty, style and class. It's not about Black or White. Its about something in between....Read more
...One, she loves Michelle Obama and two, she loves fashion.Read more
Beautiful work. Photography is outstanding. Such style and grace. Wish she was still our First Lady.Read more
Michelle Obama's The Look takes a look back at her iconic fashion during her years in the White House as First Lady....Read more
21 customers mention construction, 18 positive, 3 negative
Customers praise the book's construction, describing it as a beautifully crafted piece of art with a sturdy cover.
...Everything Mrs. Michelle Obama compiles and creates is always ‘very well done’. Thank you Mrs. Obama!! My daughter loves the book!!!Read more
...Beautiful photos well constructed book.Read more
...A great read, beautifully done.Read more
Love the work that was put into this book. “...Read more
19 customers mention color, 18 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the book's vibrant colors, with one customer noting how it captures the challenges faced by women of color.
This book is so colorful and big, great for the living room table. I've ordered several for Xmas gifts....Read more
...for a gift and she can’t believe the quality of the number of beautiful color photos and she said it’s going to be her new coffee table book....Read more
...The book itself is beautiful. Sturdy cover, colored pictures, easy font....Read more
Love the work that was put into this book. “The Look” was full of color, history, and with a lot of stunning photographs and reflections, Michelle...Read more
Tasha Pump
5 out of 5 stars
Tasha Pump
The Look by Michelle Obama is far more than a book about fashion~it’s a powerful reflection on identity, visibility, and the scrutiny Black and Brown women face simply by existing. Michelle Obama thoughtfully explores how hair, style, and presentation become politicized, while also serving as acts of self-definition and resistance. As the author of Hairassment: The Fabric of My Mane, this book deeply resonated with me. It captures the exhaustion of being seen but not fully understood, and affirms that our crowns are not trends or debates~they are history, culture, and self-expression. If this book speaks to you, Hairassment continues the conversation by exploring the everyday moments where hair, identity, and humanity collide. A necessary and affirming read.
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent coffee table book! Excellent gift item!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
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    Fabulous, sturdy, heavy, vibrant pictures with a lot of information. Well done!

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Wonderful Coffee table book, and Gift idea
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2026
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    The perfect coffee table book! I feel so honored to have a piece of history I can look back on the days that made history for America. Mrs. Obama set the bar real high and I sincerely hope the young girls growing up in today’s world see how education and staying true to yourself pays off. She’s

    an excellent example how you can step into our world have a better life with strong possibilities a will and desire to be more than just ….. as I l read through her book “The Look” the beautiful pictures of both the former US president Obama, and the first lady Mrs. Obama it took me back in time. I remember those days..

    I’m very proud of Mrs. Obama,, she (they) weren’t only thinking about (themselves) herself. She was thinking of all people regardless, of race, Creed, financial status or color, while maintaining her integrity when choosing clothes, hair styles etc.

    A beautiful book and very well executed. The book is a great gift idea.

    Love 💕

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    My forever first lady
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026
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    Michelle Obama’s The Look is absolutely breathtaking. It’s so much more than just a fashion book—it’s a journey through her life and the intentionality behind her most iconic moments. The photographs are stunning, and I loved hearing directly from her and her style team. It’s the perfect addition to my home library and a constant source of inspiration!

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    WORTH THE PURCHASE
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
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    Very entertaining excellent colorful pi ctures

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Love the picture
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    I love it!!! A great lesson about your Intentions
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2025
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    My take….

    I hope those who reads this book understand she’s reflecting on why HER appearance commanded others to take note of her intentions where ever show she was. This book tells the story according to the path on her journey.

    It’s not about the money (most don’t have extra on hand). If we could just think about how we present ourselves (not the features of our bodies), in our self care and choice of clothing, and attitude. Clothing can come from thrift stores, a mall, a luxury designer shop. The point is to look our best. It’s like don’t wear sweats, flip flop, and crocs when the occasion calls for a neat t-shirt, neat jeans, and a simple sandal or casual shoe. How we dress can have a positive or negative reaction to how we feel and that projects onto others.

    I often have family members and friends tell me it doesn’t matter what you wear, no one will notice what you have on. If I listen to them it means I don’t care about my appearance. They mean I look ok however I dress. I had to learn to respect myself enough to ensure I’m happy when I leave the house. When I dress accordingly I draw people to me that know exactly I have a goal even if it’s going to get a gallon of milk. I’m neat I smile more and receives smiles in return. I stopped going to the gym in 10yr old sweat suit. I shopped around and purchased used athletic wear. Everyone noticed and complimented me on my smile, not my clothes. I felt better so I smiled and engaged with people about their day and not simply yell out from a chair “the price I was willing to take. I was offered VP job for a small company while having a yard sale after someone noticed my energy, In a field I excel in. I had on a simple shirt, neat jeans, and my favorite sandals. We made over $600 in 3 hrs. These were not expensive name brand items and had been put out on previous yard Past yard sales I looked like i dragged myself out of bed put things out and sat on the porch only getting up if someone asked a question. Each time we made about $150 in 5hrs.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
    Great Coffee Table Book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2026
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    The quality of the book itself is very good. Lots of stunning photos and the story behind them. Compared to her previous books, this one feels a little less in her voice and more narrated by someone else.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    The Look
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026
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    Great book! Beautiful photographs of former First Lady Michelle Obama. The writing is excellent too!

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Resimler harika
    Reviewed in Turkey on January 26, 2026
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    Michelle Obama is an icon!
    Reviewed in Spain on February 25, 2026
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    The book is beautiful and came in perfect condition.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Well illustrated
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2026
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    Beautifull book and Size and well illustrated - I bought both a hard cover book version and electronically as I thought I would have problems reading the book because of poor eye sight. However the book was more amazing and would recommend.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Great guideline for learning how to be yourself and feeling and be beautiful
    Reviewed in Germany on January 6, 2026
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    Short version of my review: LOVED IT! This is her's third book, that I read and I loved everyone of them. As a dressmaker with my small tailor shop, I live fashion and I teach young students, how the right dress can help you achieve certain goals easier. That the first impression is so important. And this book is the guideline for learning, how to. Thank you for shearing this personal experience with us.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Fashion in all Places
    Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2026
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    A great book about fashion and getting to know what the former First Lady was all about. Great photos and insight to her challenges as a First Lady.

    Liked the inserts from designers and stylists.

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