Michelle Obama Reminds Us That a Tee-and-Slip Skirt Combo Makes the Perfect Spring Look

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Sometimes the best combo is the most classic. Stepping out in Los Angeles after a meeting at the CNN headquarters, Michelle Obama gave the simple tee-and-slip skirt pairing a little update.

Embracing the springtime season, the former first lady wore a fitted white T-shirt with a brown midi skirt. The latter, a jersey piece from Tory Burch , was cut on the bias for a smooth drape, and designed with a large floral motif for a statement. The vibrant print drew inspiration from 1930s tapestries, and brought vibrant over-exposed shades of red, green, and blue to the otherwise neutral hues of Obama's look.

The former first lady, in collaboration with longtime stylist and co-author of The Look Meredith Koop, has always added a playful, spirited energy to her business-casual ensembles. And this one was no exception. Elevating her meeting look with several of the season's biggest trends, she grabbed a brown clutch and slipped into a pair of pointy-toe plum slingback heels. Her bag, courtesy of Etro, was designed with thread work at the sides, creating a braided border that updated the classic style.

For jewelry, Obama said the more the merrier, mixing metals with an expansive stack of pieces. She adorned her ears with a collection of diamonds, strung a delicate heart pendant around her neck, gave her left wrist a stack of bangles, and added a chunky gold ring to a finger on her right. To finish it all off, she pulled her hair back into a half up-half down style and blocked the sun with gold-rimmed sunglasses.

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