The prodigal daughter returns. Obama kicked off her book tour in D.C. with a nod to our neighbors up north aka wearing a Canadian Tuxedo. The two-piece denim Ganni suit with oversized pockets on the sides of the pants set the tone for what was going to be a fashion tour de force.

Obama immediately followed the Ganni suit with another monochromatic highlighter yellow Proenza Schouler suit with flared pant legs and decorative gold buttons. It’s a little funky and retro but falls into the J.Crew color scheme of Obama’s past. Really fucking fun.

Where do I start? A fountain pony so elegant that I’ve completely reversed my stance on the flirty ‘do after writing it off watching Tanya McQuoid rock it all this season on The White Lotus. The sheer Versace tunic is dramatic, but not so much that it alienates Obama’s fanbase.

The simplicity and sharpness of this oversized Givenchy suit with that metal pocket detail mixed with the feminine long microbraids tucked behind her ears is really doing it for me. The hair is giving me go-go 70's girl, while the suit feels like an 80's power look. Yet she’s managed to make this look feel incredibly current!

Ring the Liberty Bell, because this look is freeing! The A.W.A.K.E. Mode jumpsuit dips a toe into a bit of a sporty look, but the crispness and those Stuart Weitzman heels keep it professional and fun.

This is the outfit that initially grabbed my attention. All black sets really run the risk of looking stuffy and boring—but this Bottega Veneta two-piece and earrings are making the former first lady look like she’s both dining at and running a Michelin star restaurant. I’m eating it up!!

Honestly, this look feels the least true to how I perceive Obama, but I appreciate her and Koop taking the risk. I don’t think a political spouse has rocked a nylon parka since the Reagan administration, and certainly none have looked this effortlessly cool. The whole look feels incredibly youthful to me in a way that does not reek of desperation in any way.

Obama has found a friend in flared pants. This set is by UK brand Palmer and Harding and the booties are, again, Stuart Weitzman. The loosely curled tendrils and pink lipstick soften what could have been a harsh double-leather look.

A maroon Stella McCartney jumpsuit and a deep side part have never paired so well before. Add in the hoops and this street style outfit feels completely elevated.

Does this look feel Posh to you? Well what if I told you it’s Victoria Beckham’s line? Does that spice up your life? OK sorry. The striped jeans, draped blouse, and Weitzman pumps combine a lot of textures and materials, which strays from the monochromatic sets we are seeing elsewhere on the tour.

I’m surprised this chic après-ski look wasn’t worn in Denver or Aspen. The bustier and pants are Brandon Maxwell and feel like a more elegant version of the sporty look we saw her in in Atlanta. I love how boldly disparate this is from the billowy sweaters and long layers of silk or linen we’re used to seeing on women nearing 60.

Oh hello Tracee Ellis Ross! You look fabulous, but we’re still on the Michelle Obama fashion world tour, so hold on just a sec. First of all, I’m grateful to see Obama in some sneakers finally. My feet were starting to get sympathy pains. The dark cyan velvet Balmain suit over the Christy Rilling top featuring Diana Ross is a pop of holiday fun. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is refreshing.

The Marine Serre top is the best version of kooky Grey Gardens aunt, but what I really want to emphasize are the acid washed Balmain jeans. Look at that hem! It’s bigger than most apartments in NYC!

This whole tour Obama has played with proportions in a way feels like she’s at a real ease with her body. Obviously I have no idea how she feels about her body, but she has spoken about her changing relationship to it as she goes through menopause. I, for one, am appreciative of this fun and bold pivot that showcases a funky elegance option for 50+ women, especially in a fashion landscape bogged down by gaudy Housewives looks. No notes!