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Did you like Michelle's style?

Last updated on: November 9, 2010 14:27 IST

Image: Michelle Obama walks to Air Force One, November 5, en route to Mumbai
Photographs: Jason Reed/Reuters
The American First Lady has been keeping up her fashionable reputation on the visit.

Which do you think is Michelle Obama's best look so far?

Take a look and vote for your favourite!

While the world is busy deciphering the political content of US President Barack Obama's visit to India, fashionistas are busier dissecting his wife's fashion statements, giving preference to parkas over Pakistan and cashmere over Kashmir.

In case you haven't been able to catch her many different looks on the news (where do you live, really?), we bring you her Indian wardrobe in pictures.

So here's Mrs O on the go -- like her style? Let us know!

We kept our eyes peeled when the Obamas boarded their aircraft on Friday, waiting to catch a glimpse of what Michelle was wearing to India -- a blue printed dress, over-the-knee boots and a beige jacket.

Chic and sensible enough for a flight, but the thought of her landing in sweltering Mumbai decked out in winterwear had us sweating!

Whatever would happen to that perfect coif?

And disappointingly, there were no desi twists, although it is believed that her outfits on this trip are mainly by Indian-American designers like Naeem Khan and Rachel Roy.

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Demure grey

Image: Michelle steps off Air Force One in Mumbai, November 6
Photographs: Jason Reed/Reuters
Just as we were clucking about how casually Mrs O seemed to be taking her visit, she gave us a pleasant surprise by stepping into Mumbai wearing a formal grey tunic dress with a pearl necklace.

Now that's a First Lady look -- wish we were half as fresh after such a long journey!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Feminine florals

Image: Michelle plays a tambourine with underprivileged kids at Mumbai University, November 6
Photographs: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters
On Saturday evening while her husband was schmoozing with business types, she headed to meet and mix with underpriviledged children dressed in a flared floral skirt and ballet flats.

And it wasn't just the understated outfit that matched -- her attitude did too, as she joined in playing a tambourine and had a game of hopscotch with the little ones.

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Checkered chic

Image: Michelle dances at the Holy Name High School in Mumbai, November 7
Photographs: Jason Reed/Reuters
For her visit to the Holy Name High School, Michelle donned a slightly sprucier number -- a checkered, fitted empire-waist with one of her signature cardigans in pink and patent kitten heels.

But that didn't stop her from joining the young performers on the dance floor!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Jacket jazz

Image: Michelle leaves Mumbai, November 7
Photographs: Jason Reed/Reuters
Leaving Mumbai for Delhi, she returned to a sharper look in a matching dress and jacket that belted high up on her waist.

Mrs O sure knows how to play up her athletic frame and curves while looking the part of President's wife.

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Vision in blue

Image: Michelle arrives in New Delhi, November 7
Photographs: B Mathur/Reuters
Arriving in New Delhi, she upped the ante to bright sky blue, with another of her little cardigans and her hair elegantly swept back.

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Fab formal

Image: Michelle attends Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's dinner, November 7
Photographs: SnapsIndia

At the PM's dinner on November 7, Mrs O was the belle of the ball -- she looked truly stunning in a black gown, topped off with a gold-embroidered jacket and tasselled necklace.

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Understated elegance

Image: Michelle arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan, November 8
Photographs: Jason Reed/Reuters

The next morning, the First Lady was back to her dignified self in what seems to be a bodysuit, teamed with deep-hued pleated skirt.

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Shimmer 'n' shine

Image: Michelle attends a state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, November 8
Photographs: Jason Reed/Reuters
Last night, she donned formals once more for the State dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan -- a shimmering maxi skirt, accessorised by a jewelled belt.

And that blouse looks like it's actually a tucked kurta.

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White delight

Image: Michelle before the Obamas' departure from New Delhi, November 9
Photographs: B Mathur/Reuters
And finally, as they bade us farewell, Mrs O donned a summery white number that flattered her figure -- now that is an ideal day dress!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes.

Cast your vote!

Image: Vote for Michelle
So which of Michelle's outfits made the maximum impact? Take the poll below and let us know!