Michelle Obama Author Talk Clips

"My clothes had to tell a story because they were going to do it for me." - Michelle Obama at the 2026 Martha's Vineyard Author Series

She joined us this summer for two unforgettable conversations with Michele Norris about her bestselling book, The Look.

As first lady she learned that no matter what she said in public, the story always started with what she wore. So she made getting dressed part of the job. She got help. She made a plan.