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Michelle Obama Wears Jason Wu Again at Inaugural Ball

01/22/2013 at 09:00 AM ET

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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

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Mary on January 22nd, 2013

She’s a smart lady — her arms are the most flattering but have you noticed she’s always hiding her big butt and hips??? She’s only small on top.

Mia on January 22nd, 2013

@ Mary…. She’s a pear shape, she dresse for her shape. I’d love to see your gorgeous body….

whatever on January 22nd, 2013

gorgeous

Audrad on January 22nd, 2013

I love our First Lady choice and think she did good by sticking Wu. Also, @Carrie your 100% correct he was not BORN in America but he is here paying his fair share of taxes and trying to reach that great “american dream”. So, it makes perfect sense for FLOTUS to pick WU, being she believes EVERYONE who contributes to our democray deserves a fair shot. One more thing @Marie Mullin would it be okay if she got botox vs wearing flase lashes or even a brighter shade of nail polish… would that also make her seem like she was trying to be a “movie star”?

Lori on January 22nd, 2013

The media REALLY kisses the Obama Family’s a$$.

Guest on January 22nd, 2013

People are such bullies. I wonder if people would feel the same if is was their family that was talked about in such a negative way. She looks amazing, happy & in love with her husband.

KiKi on January 22nd, 2013

Oh so beautiful and tasteful! I think she has excellant taste!

Olivia on January 22nd, 2013

GORGEOUS!

Tanya on January 22nd, 2013

I so agree with Kathy. I normally don’t think that she is especially stylish, but in this beautiful dress and with her new hairstyle she looks stunning!! Good job Mrs Obama!!

Carol on January 22nd, 2013

she looks fat and the wig looks like a wig

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