StyleWatch Style News Now

Style News Now

Michelle Obama Wears Jason Wu Again at Inaugural Ball

01/22/2013 at 09:00 AM ET

Michelle ObamaJewel Samad/AFP/Getty

Just like President Obama, Jason Wu is getting a second term!

Michelle Obama stunned in a custom ruby-red chiffon and velvet halter-neck gown by Jason Wu at the inaugural ball in Washington, D.C. on Monday night.

It was a surprising choice considering Wu also designed the flowing one-shoulder white dress the FLOTUS wore four years ago when her husband was sworn into office. It was the look that catapulted the young designer’s career.

Obama paired the jewel-tone number with Jimmy Choo shoes, a handmade diamond-embellished Kimberly McDonald ring, Kimberly McDonald for Forevermark diamond bangles and of course, her brand new bangs.

Wu beat out a number of other designers vying for the honor of dressing the fashionable First Lady on the big night including Derek Lam, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese, Narciso Rodriguez, Naeem Khan and Thakoon.

And it turns out Wu couldn’t believe he earned yet a second White House style seal of approval. Shortly after the First Lady stepped out in the gorgeous creation, he tweeted, “#inshock!!!”

Earlier in the day, Obama chose a navy Thom Browne coat, plus a jeweled belt, J.Crew gloves, Cathy Waterman earrings and Reed Krakoff boots for the ceremony at the Capitol.

The First Lady’s inauguration day wardrobe, including accessories, will be donated to the National Archives. Tell us: Do you like the First Lady’s red Jason Wu gown?

–Jennifer Cress

PHOTOS: SEE THE FIRST LADY’S 10 MOST STUNNING GOWNS

Your Reaction

Follow Us

On Newsstands Now

On Newsstands Now

Brad's Devotion: The Inside Story
  • Brad's Devotion: The Inside Story
  • Oklahoma Tornado: Heroic Rescues
  • Michael Douglas on Catherine's Health

Pick up your copy on newsstands

Click here for instant access to the Digital Magazine

Advertisement

Add A Comment

Got something to add to this post? Fill out the fields below to make a comment, ask a question or share a tip. We'd love to hear from you.

Note: If this is your first time commenting on Style News Now, your comment will need to be approved by our moderator before it will appear. Thanks for your patience, and check back again soon.

Comments + Add a comment

Showing 88 comments

Bev on January 22nd, 2013

She’s a class act and looks absolutely stunning.

jenny on January 22nd, 2013

Don’t like anything about her

jenny on January 22nd, 2013

beautiful smile??? If you like buck teeth!!

Jessica on January 22nd, 2013

She looks beautiful and I love her dress!

Samantha on January 22nd, 2013

You people who are whining about the taxpayers paying for the dress; no, we didn’t. And neither did Mrs. Obama. Her entire wardrobe for the weekend goes from designer directly into the National Archives. You’ll never see any of it on her again. The clothes do not belong to her; she was only the model.

Marie Mullin on January 22nd, 2013

Not a fan, why the false eye lashes at the Augurtion? Trying to be like a movie. Star.

P on January 22nd, 2013

Beautiful!!

Carly on January 22nd, 2013

She looks gorgeous and happy, and the dress is stunning. Best First Lady style since Jackie, maybe best ever. And for the LAST TIME: taxpayers do not pay for any First Lady’s clothes. Ever.

PM on January 22nd, 2013

Absolutely stunning!!! She always looks classy.

Mom of 3 on January 22nd, 2013

Everyone must be blind it does not flatter her body at all she might as well have been wearing a tent!! Love the new hair !!!

Next | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next | Show All
 

From Our Partners