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Second Helpings: Michelle Obama Reworks Her Mint J.Crew Skirt

Posted by kgranero 4:03pm GMT

As usual, Michelle Obama proved a class act in a gold blouse, mint green pencil skirt and beaded belt during her recent appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

Anything look familiar?

The First Lady introduced us to her pastel J. Crew pencil skirt (with faint gingham detailing) during a trip to London back in spring 2009.

While Michelle looked pretty and polished on both occasions, I think her latest styling proved a bit more advanced (and a little more J. Crew-esque which, for me, is a compliment).

Do you think Michelle's style savvy is on the serious incline? Weigh in below!

See another one of Michelle Obama's recycled styles.

Photos (left to right): Kevin Winter/NBCUniversal/Getty Images; Eamonn McCormack/WireImage

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Second Helpings: Michelle Obama Recycles Her Jason Wu Dress

Posted by babu 12:48pm GMT

Michelle Obama's periwinkle Jason Wu dress is so nice, she wore it twice!

The First Lady debuted the classy creation, accessorized with a flower brooch, in El Salvador (the last stop in the First Family's three-nation tour of Latin America) back in March.

She then gave the dress another go (this time pairing it with double-stranded pearls) for a service at the St John's Church across from the White House in Washington D.C. earlier this month.

If you recall, Mrs. Obama wore a gown created by Jason Wu to the Inauguration Ball, drawing attention to the designer and essentially jump-starting his career.

Photos (left to right): Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images; Jose Cabezas/Stringer/AFP/Getty Images

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Affordable Style Watch: Michelle Obama's Gap Tunic

Posted by babu 3:51pm GMT

Michelle Obama looked casual-chic in a multi-colored tunic, cropped pants and sandals while departing from the White House last month.

Score her Impressionist Print Dress, on sale for an est. $30, at Gap stores.

Celeb photo:Yuri Gripas/AFP

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Affordable Style Watch: Michelle Obama's ASOS AFRICA Blouse

Posted by babu 12:59pm GMT

First lady (and style icon) Michelle Obama looked tribal-chic in a colorful Kitenge-print blouse from Tanzania during a recent meeting with members of the African Women Leaders Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Scoop up her ASOS AFRICA Printed Sleeveless Oversized Shirt, $60.34, at asos.com.

Celeb photo: Gallo Images/Getty Images

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One Designer, Two Ways: Calvin Klein

Posted by babu 1:25pm GMT

Michelle Obama wasn't the "first lady" to be spotted in a velvet, lemongrass-colored dress from the Calvin Klein collection. Michelle Monaghan wore an edgier version of the same dress to the 2009 Free Arts NYC Benefit Auction back in May.

While I wasn't especially surprised to see this color on Mrs. Obama (remember her Inauguration day ensemble?), worn while accompanying the president to receive his Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, I do prefer the conservative hemline over Michelle Monaghan's and, while the first lady did wear a matching overcoat at points, the way her knit cardi sets off the rich fabric of the dress here.

The purple version of this dress has also been worn by Eva Mendes.

Which style is the right way, and which one needs to hit the highway? You tell me in the comment section below.

Photos (left to right): AFP/Getty Images; Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

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