Michelle Obama Dazzles in Jason Wu at the Presidential Inauguration: A Fashion Recap

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While her husband, President Barack Obama, made history by being inaugurated for the second time as the President of the United States of America, First Lady Michelle Obama made headlines by picking Jason Wu as the designer for her Inaugural Ball dress. Also, for the second time.

The First Lady was radiant, beautiful, and resplendent in her Jason Wu chiffon and velvet halter gown. The ruby red color beautifully set off her smooth, glowing skin, and the halter cut showed off her toned arms and shoulders:

First Lady Michelle Obama looking radiant in a ruby red Jason Wu chiffon and velvet gown at the 57th Presidential InaugurationFirst Lady Michelle Obama looking radiant in a ruby red Jason Wu chiffon and velvet gown at the 57th Presidential Inauguration (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN

Michelle Obama accessorized with Kimberly McDonald jewels and Jimmy Choo heels. And that ring holding the halter ties on her dress? It’s made of white gold and set with pavé diamonds, courtesy of Kimberly McDonald.

A moment of elegance: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the Presidential Inaugural BallA moment of elegance: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the Presidential Inaugural Ball (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN

Jason Wu told WWD that “he was as shocked as anyone and just as nervous as last time.”

“Mrs. Obama likes to keep her secrets. She surprised me again. She’s really good at it,” he said. “I was so nervous. You’d think I wouldn’t be since I’d experienced it before but I really was.”

Congratulations both to the Obamas and to Jason Wu!

resident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Presidential Inaugural BallPresident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Presidential Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC on January 21, 2013 (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN