Michelle Obama looks to ‘reclaim’ her White House style with new book

“During our family’s time in the White House, the way I looked was constantly being dissected — what I wore, how my hair was styled,” she wrote. “For a while now, I’ve been wanting to reclaim more of that story, to share it in my own way. I’m thankful to be at a stage in life where I feel comfortable expressing myself freely — wearing what I love and doing what feels true to me. And I’m excited to share some of what I’ve learned along the way.”

Obama, 61, wrote that “The Look” is “a reflection on my lifelong journey with fashion, hair and beauty.”

“Inside, you’ll find some of the outfits that have meant the most to me, but more importantly, the moments that I lived through in them — big and small, personal and political, historic and ordin — that were as memorable as the clothes themselves,” she continued.

The former first lady is also sharing the stories of her stylist, makeup artist and hairstylists who helped shape her appearance during her time in the White House.

“The Look is about more than fashion,” she wrote. “It’s about confidence. It’s about identity. It’s about the power of authenticity. My hope is that this book sparks conversation and reflection about the ways we see ourselves — and the way our society defines beauty.”

Obama has also been opening up about her time as first lady and its aftermath on her podcast with her brother, “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson,” and appearances on other podcasts.

She has spoken about former President Barack Obama’s reaction to her mother’s death and dealing with divorce rumors, as well as having fun with Amy Poehler talking about the endless debate between partners regarding what temperature the thermostat should be set.