Here she comes, Mrs. America... Michelle Obama's State Dinner dress is causing quite a stir.
You've got to hand it to
Michelle. Whether you love or hate her style (or are indifferent to it), she manages to step out of the
First Lady boundaries once in a while and really make us take notice. Wednesday's State Dinner was one of those times.
Michelle Obama, queen of the shift dress, went for full-out glam at the White House State Dinner on May 19th.
Never one to shy away from statement looks (or bearing her infamously toned arms), Mrs. O wore a sparkly (yes, we said sparkly) blue gown by New York designer Peter Soronen, whose design house is dedicated to "creating show-stopping demi-couture dresses and gowns." Mission accomplished.
Michelle all but stole the spotlight from the president, captivating onlookers with her one-shoulder gown (cinched at the waist with an even more sparkly silver belt). Not since the American flag itself have we seen something billow so perfectly in the breeze. OK, that may be going too far.
"I really didn't know that she was going to wear it until I got a phone call that someone saw her in it," the excited designer told the
Huffington Post. He added that the one-shoulder look "continues to be a trend."
As for her
hair, we were pleased to see Mrs. O stray from her usual
bobs and
tuck-ups to experiment with a head full of curls -- a glamorous compliment to her gown. Her makeup was on point as well, using the classic combination of smoky eyes (in grays and blues) and nude, shimmery lips.
Take a closer look at Michelle Obama's State Dinner outfit, and browse other notable looks she's been seen in:
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Michelle Obama Style Evolution
Michelle Obama became a style icon from the moment she first hit TV screens. Here, we take a look back at some of her most notable fashion moments.
Charles Dharapak, AP
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
May 19, 2010
Michelle and President Obama welcome Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala at the White House State Dinner. Michelle shed her usual "tuck-up" bob and shift dresses for a polished, dramatic look. The sparkly blue gown came courtesy of Peter Soronen, a designer the First Lady has worn in the past.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington D.C., May 17, 2010
The First Lady wore a matching watercolor print jacket and skirt by Moschino, while making an announcement about the Let's Move! Childhood obesity campaign. With light pink lips to match the pinky-purple hues of the dress, Mrs. O looks polished and ready for summer.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington D.C., May 12, 2010
Michelle wore an emerald green dress to the 2010 National Military Family Association Summit at Georgetown University. Her simple double strand pearl necklace complemented the bold color of the dress.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington D.C., May 7, 2010
The first lady looked chic and sophisticated in an all black date night ensemble for dinner at KOMI restaurant in Dupont Circle with the President. Michelle wore a black blazer layered over a sequined black camisole, black pants and Jimmy Choo Lantern heels, accessorizing the look with a VBH clutch, diamond earrings, bangles and a bouquet of flowers.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington D.C., May 7, 2010
Mrs. O wore a patchwork dress from the Moschino Cheap & Chic Fall Winter 2010 collection while hosting a Mother's Day event at the White House, where she recognized her mother Marian Robinson, who was in the audience. The mixed floral and graphic plaid prints of the dress play with current spring trends.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington D.C., May 5, 2010
Michelle Obama embraces the trends of the season in a silk watercolor print dress by Thakoon for the Cinco de Mayo reception at the White House.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Mexico City, Mexico, April 14, 2010
Michelle Obama wore a custom chartreuse satin sheath by Jason Wu to a dinner with Mexico's first lady, Margarita Zavala.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington, D.C., April 7, 2010
Mrs. Obama paired luxury with reality during a discussion on childhood obesity. She wore a $59.99 black and white silk blouse from Talbots with a L'Wren Scott cardigan.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington, D.C., March 17, 2010
Does the White House get into the St. Paddy's Day spirit? Oh yes, it does. Mrs. O wore a green faille sheath dress with embroidered French knots by Jason Wu during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the White House.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
Washington, D.C., March 16, 2010
While addressing the Grocery Manufacturer's Association Science Forum, Mrs. O was pretty in pink in this striped sleeveless L'Wren Scott top and raspberry pencil skirt.
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
