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The former first daughters do not step out together often, but when they do, people notice everything.
Malia and Sasha Obama joined their parents in Chicago this week for a milestone moment nearly a decade in the making, and their fashion choices sent fans to the comments section with all kinds of comparisons.
Netizens had many opinions about Malia and Sasha Obama’s appearance at the event. Here’s a screenshot of a comment shared on June 18, 2026 | Source: Facebook/Page Six
Netizens had many opinions about Malia and Sasha Obama’s appearance at the event. Here’s a screenshot of a comment shared on June 18, 2026 | Source: Facebook/Page Six
The Obama Family Gathers for a Historic Chicago Milestone
The Obama Presidential Center officially marked its grand opening with a dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026, ahead of its public debut the following day on June 19, which is Juneteenth.
The invite-only dedication ceremony, held on the South Side of Chicago, drew a who’s who of political heavyweights.
The Obama family gathered to celebrate the opening of a major new landmark on the South Side. In this photo, the museum building rose above the campus at the Obama Presidential Center on June 3, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. | Source: Getty Images
The Obama family gathered to celebrate the opening of a major new landmark on the South Side. In this photo, the museum building rose above the campus at the Obama Presidential Center on June 3, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. | Source: Getty Images
Former Presidents Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush all attended alongside their respective first ladies, while former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel represented the international guest list.
But the current president, Donald Trump, was notably left off the invite list for the dedication.
A distinguished group of political leaders gathered to honor a significant architectural milestone on the South Side, though one notable figure was missing from the historic lineup. In this photo, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, and former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton posed ahead of the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center at John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. | Source: Getty Images
A distinguished group of political leaders gathered to honor a significant architectural milestone on the South Side, though one notable figure was missing from the historic lineup. In this photo, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, and former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton posed ahead of the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center at John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. | Source: Getty Images
At the center of it all were, of course, Barack and Michelle Obama, who took the stage joined by their daughters, Malia and Sasha, marking one of the rare instances the sisters have appeared together at a major public event since their family left the White House back in 2017.
Sasha Obama’s Boho Look Has Shoppers Racing to Keep Up
Sasha showed up with a look that balanced relaxed and polished in equal measure. She chose an off-the-shoulder white top, cinched at the waist with an oversized belt, paired with a matching midi skirt that gave the entire outfit a flowing, boho edge.
She finished the look with a Stone Fruit Peeled Ring and a pair of Miu Miu sandals finished with eye-catching metal embellishments that tied the whole ensemble together.
Netizens went wild for Sasha Obama’s shoes. Here’s a comment from June 18, 2026 | Source: Instagram/Vogue Magazine
Netizens went wild for Sasha Obama’s shoes. Here’s a comment from June 18, 2026 | Source: Instagram/Vogue Magazine
Those sandals are not exactly easy to find right now. They have reportedly been selling out across Saks Fifth Avenue, Farfetch, Fwrd, and Miu Miu’s own website, and given the kind of attention Sasha’s outfit is already getting, that shortage probably is not ending anytime soon.
Malia Obama’s Daring Blazer Moment Steals the Spotlight
Malia took a different approach entirely, opting for something with a little more edge. She wore a light gray blazer with a plunging neckline, styled with nothing underneath, and paired it with a dark gray miniskirt for a sharp, fashion-forward finish.
Some netizens didn’t care about clothes, they focused on who the girls resembled. Here’s a comment comparing Malia Obama to Michelle Obama. | Source: Facebook/Page Six
Some netizens didn’t care about clothes, they focused on who the girls resembled. Here’s a comment comparing Malia Obama to Michelle Obama. | Source: Facebook/Page Six
Her copper boho braids were styled down in a center part, and she rounded out the look with matching pointed-toe heels. Specific pieces from her outfit included a St. Agni blazer, kitten heel pumps, and a trio of rings: the Stone Fruit Barrel Ring, Bite Ring, and Pulp Ring.
It did not take long for people to weigh in, and the reactions ranged from admiration to outright teasing.
