
Charting the former first daughters’ best looks, from the White House and beyond.
Since moving into the White House eight years ago, Sasha and Malia Obama’s style has transformed along the way—and it continues to even after their father’s presidency. Now as grown young women, the Obama sisters come into their own, sporting a mature sense of style (just like their mother), whether it’s during Sasha’s final high school years in D.C., or Malia’s New York-based internship and first classes at Harvard.
Click through for a look back at the teenagers’ best fashion moments over the years and today.
By Harper’s Bazaar
February 6, 2017
Malia wears an oversized maroon parka, denim shorts over opaque black tights, black zip-up ankle boots and a patterned brown leather backpack in New York City.
February 1, 2017
Malia wears high-waisted jeans, Timberland boots, a crop top and suede shearling while interning in New York City.
January 14, 2017
Sasha wears a white off-the-shoulder top over a bikini, printed paisley shorts, layered gold necklaces and black flip flops while in Miami with Joe Biden's granddaughter Maisy. The next day she got a shoutout from Drake for sporting a hat from his OVO label during the trip.
January 10, 2017
Malia wears a black and white Cinq à Sept dress, tights, black ankle boots and a choker at President Obama's farewell address in Chicago
January 10, 2017
Malia wears a textured camel coat, a black and white dress, black tights, heeled ankle boots, a brown leather weekender bag and black handbag while boarding Air Force One in Maryland to travel with her family to Chicago for President Obama's farewell address.
December 16, 2016
Sasha wear a white coat, thigh-high brown boots and a turtleneck sweater, all by Madewell, while leaving the White House to travel to Hawaii for the Christmas and New Year
December 1, 2016
Sasha Obama wears a blue velvet coat by Opening Ceremony with a choker, black top and dark wash skinny jeans while attending her final Christmas Tree lighting under her father's presidency in Washington D.C
September 4, 2016
After causing a frenzy when she was reportedly caught smoking weed at Lollapalooza, Malia Obama trolls her critics in a DIY t-shirt with ‘smoking kills’ written on the front while attending another music festival, Made in America, this weekend. She completed the casual look with K-Swiss sneakers, belted denim shorts, sunglasses and a baseball cap from Harvard, where she’ll be attending in the fall.
August 21, 2016
Sasha returns home to the White House from Vacation with a paisley –printed black boho dress, layered choker and necklaces, platform wedge sandals and a printed backpack
August 21, 2016
Malia wears an Everlane short-sleeved shirtdress, off-white high top Converse Chuck Taylors, and a leather backpack while returning back to the White House from vacation at Martha's Vineyard
August 6, 2016
Soaking up the final weeks of the season, Sasha and Malia Obama jetted off to Martha's Vineyard with their family in peak summer style. Sasha donned a chic striped top, worn belted into a button-down white skirt with white Converse sneakers and a gray tote. Malia opted for a similarly summery look, wearing a crisp white sundress by Reformation and flat leather sandals
June 30, 2016
It seems the First Daughters are as into the '90s trend as the rest of us. Sasha and Malia Obama visited the Prado museum in Madrid, both wearing a floral frock (Malia gets bonus points for her off-the-shoulder style), minimalist black sandals and, of course, a choker necklace
June 28, 2016
Taking a note from mom, Sasha and Malia Obama dress in long printed and paisley dresses for a dinner with Princess Lalla Salma in Marrakech
June 19, 2016
The Obama family heads for Air Force One in color-coordinated summer outfits
June 17, 2016
The Obamas take on a casual outing in New Mexico in neutral, army hues. Malia reprised her braided look over a t-shirt and khakis while Sasha went for monochrome green
June 15, 2016
The Obamas sisters dressed for summer as they head for New Mexico and California. Sasha wore a printed green dress and her favorite choker, while Malia layered a denim pinafore over a button-down and topped the look off with sleek boxer braids
March 23, 2016
Malia Obama looked ready for spring, choosing a bright red dress by Alice + Olivia while visiting Cuba
March 20, 2016
The sister duo looked ready for spring as they arrived in Cuba, Malia choosing a sweet floral frock, while Sasha opted for a black + white sundress by Shoshanna.
March 10, 2016
At the white house state dinner, both wearing Naeem Khan
November 26, 2015
Sasha and Malia Obama joined the President for the annual Thanksgiving pardon. Sasha wore an American Apparel sweater and denim skirt while Malia wore an American Apparel top with a color-block jacket
September 23, 2015
The Obama family welcomes Pope Francis to Washington DC for his official US trip. Sasha steps out in a Kate Spade color blocked midi skirt while Malia opted for a black and white floral midi skirt
August 23, 2015
The Obamas return to the White House after vacationing in Martha’s vineyard
August 17, 2015
President Obama and Sasha depart for their family vacation to Martha's Vineyard
July 18, 2015
Malia Obama at Central Park during her father-daughter weekend in NYC with President Obama and sister Sasha
July 17, 2015
Sasha Obama with President Barack Obama in New York City
June 19, 2015
Malia, Sasha and Michelle Obama arriving in Venice, Italy
June 18, 2015
Sasha at Fondazione Prada in Milan, Italy
June 18, 2015
Malia at Fondazione Prada in Milan, Italy
June 17, 2015
June 16, 2015
Sasha in London
June 16, 2015
Malia in London
June 15, 2015
Malia Obama wears a printed Alice & Olivia dress while arriving in London with First Lady Michelle Obama and Sasha for their European tour
March 7, 2015
At the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery civil rights march
December 14, 2014
At the National Building Museum during Christmas Season
November 26, 2014
During the Presidential Pardoning of the turkey for Thanksgiving Day, 2014
March 21, 2014
Visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing, China with First Lady Michelle Obama
March 20, 2014
Arriving in Beijing, China for the First Lady's week-long tour
December 20, 2013
Arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor –Hickam while vacationing in Honolulu, Hawaii
December 15, 2013
During the Christmas in Washington program in Washington, DC
August 30, 2014
Boarding Air Force One
November 29, 2013
Posing with family dog Bo Obama at the White House during the Christmas tree presentation
October 27, 2013
Attending a Sunday service at St John’s Episcopal Church in Washington DC
June 28, 2013
At an arrival ceremony at Waterkloof Air Base in Centurion
June 26, 2013
At Andrews Air Force Base before departing to Senegal, South Africa
June 19, 2013
On a visit to Berlin, Germany
June 18, 2013
In Berlin, Germany at the Tegel airport
March 31, 2013
On their way to the 2013 Easter Sunday Church service
January 21, 2013
At the 57th Presidential Inauguration
Janaury 20. 2013
At President Obamas second swearing in Ceremony
December 9, 2012
Singing Christmas carols during the "Christmas in Washington" special
November 23, 2012
At the White House
November 6, 2012
At the 2012 election night in Chicago
October 28, 2012
Attending a Sunday Service at St John’s Episcopal Church in Washington DC
September 6, 2012
At the 2012 Democratic National Convention in North Carolina
April 08, 2012
On their way to Easter Sunday Service
December 11, 2011
Celebrating Christmas in Washington at the National Building museum
December 11, 2011
Attending a Sunday prayer service at St John Episcopal Church
July 17, 2011
Attending a Sunday prayer service at St John’s Episcopal Church
September 19, 2010
Walking in Lafayette park to St John ‘s Episcopal Church in Washington DC
November 4, 2008
At an election night gathering in Grant Park
August 28, 2008
At the Democratic presidential nomination in Denver, Colorado
January 4, 2005
During the reenactment of a swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill