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How Michelle Obama Grew Into Her Power Through Clothing & Style
The article reflects on Michelle Obama's fashion evolution, culminating in her striking appearance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), where she wore a tailored navy suit by Monse. This evolution has seen her transform from a supportive spouse in Chicago to a commanding figure on a national stage. In her memoir "Becoming," Obama discusses the challenges she faced as a Black woman balancing sophistication and relatability in her wardrobe. Early notable choices included wearing a vintage Norman Norell gown to a 2010 event and a dress by Black designer Laura Smalls in 2012, emphasizing her support for smaller brands. Post-presidency, her style shifted to stronger, structured outfits with playful elements, reflecting a newfound independence. The article highlights her journey of self-expression through fashion, showcasing her vibrant looks and natural hairstyles that signify her empowerment, ultimately capturing the audience’s attention at the 2024 DNC.
Unraveling Manufacturing: Who Makes Your Clothes and Why You Should Care
Looking into the fashion industry, compiling a robust resource so you know how to navigate choices when you’re filling your closet.
Why Sustainability Matters & How to Shop Your Values
Looking into the fashion industry, compiling a robust resource so you know how to navigate choices when you’re filling your closet.
Creating Gender-Inclusive Style Assessments
BU Style on Pride. In honor of Pride month, we wanted to offer a couple of resources who might want to shop with this value in mind. But that might look like a couple of different things: Gender neutral clothing (that is actually fun and full of Personality, not boring and overly “neutral”). Queer-owned businesses (shop your values!). Companies that focus on body and gender diversity in their advertising campaigns (because inclusivity is also about representation)
A BU Beauty Beginner-Friendly Guide to Makeup Brushes
A quick makeup brush guide, and some words of advice on how to get started! Beginner-friendly, but experts will also love this advice!
Dressing for Your "Body Type": Introducing the ABC's of Dressing
How to throw our thinking of yourself as a “type,” and instead apply the ABCs to dress with positivity! Moving away from apple, pear, and strawberry. Instead, moving towards healthy and body-positive/neutral terms!
Dressing for a Postpartum Body, Maintaining Your Identity, and Dressing for a Changing Body
How clothing can support your connection with yourself post-partum. Loss of identity can be crushing, identity loss, depression… all of this is common for young mothers. Let’s use clothes to help us stay connected to ourselves!
Individual Service Spotlight: Q the Stylist
Always wanted to know how a Q the Stylist Session could help you? We gotcha covered. . .