The First Lady in Red: Michelle Obama

Yesterday night, the first lady, Michelle Obama celebrated the president's second term wearing one beautiful red gown by Jason Wu. MO chose her inaugural wardrobe from a range of not-quite-famous American designers, lifting them instantly to the level of household names. Jason Wu, for the second time was her favorite one. # She looked completely sensational !

The dress in shimmery ruby red is made from chiffon and velvet and has a halter front and a plunge back. The neckline features a a handmade diamond ring by by Kimberley McDonald. There’s an easiness to the dress, understated and chic. It showed off her toned arms and back. # Her shoes were from Jimmy Choo

Jason Wu‘s sketch of Michelle Obama‘s Inaugural gown.

I’m still floating,” Mr. Wu said from his design studio, where he was watching the ball with his staff. “It is a big surprise. The White House kept me pretty clueless until five minutes ago.”

Congratulations Jason! You did a marvelous work! The perfect gown for the perfect Lady!

Mirella Afonso

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