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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

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Karen on January 22nd, 2013

I’ll be honest. I didn’t like the dress at all!

alex on January 22nd, 2013

she looked beautiful but thought the dress made her look a little bottom heavy..

Kinser on January 22nd, 2013

Well, I knew I’d see a few idiots commenting on how the taxpayers paid for the dress yada yada yada. News flash morons….the mention of Jason Wu’s name in this article is all the payment he needed to donate the dress. It’s the same thing with the Oscars, Emmys, etc. They donate the garment for recognition.

DONNA DAVIDSON on January 22nd, 2013

It is hard to understand how some of the commenters can be such bigoted a$$e$ (baboon butt face, really?) You would think if you feel that harshly toward anyone you wouldn’t read articles about their clothes or for that matter waste your precious time commenting on that article.

Annia on January 22nd, 2013

The dress is lovely. Perfect length & the neckline is eye-catching.

Tina on January 22nd, 2013

Sawee First Lady I’m so caught up in SB (Harbaugh Bowl) fever for my Ravens (I work in museum Obamas attend constantly) I haven’t kept up on the festivities BUT as usual she looks intelligent classy and soooooooo mommy!!!! hahahaha Now go Ravens!!!

Clara on January 22nd, 2013

The most beautiful first lady ever!

Sha on January 22nd, 2013

Perfect – not too over-the-top yet not understated at all! Simplicity and elegance at their best. She looks stunning!

margar on January 22nd, 2013

i just wanted to check the comments to see how many comments about tax payers paying for her dress… i’m pretty sure that if all those designers were vying for her to wear their dress she got it for free. better yet, they have money to pay for it on their own. he’s a published author after all, fools.

anna on January 22nd, 2013

The DRESS is stunning.

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