First Lady Michelle Obama's Glorious Gowns

Vera Wang, Marchesa, Ralph Lauren... oh my!

Black Tie Bombshell  - Michelle Obama's sartorial game is legendary at his point, and yet she still manages to surprise us with her ensembles. This black Vera Wang gown she wore for the Chinese State Dinner left jaws on the floor. No wonder the president looks so happy!  (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Black Tie Bombshell  - Michelle Obama's sartorial game is legendary at his point, and yet she still manages to surprise us with her ensembles. This black Vera Wang gown she wore for the Chinese State Dinner left jaws on the floor. No wonder the president looks so happy! (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Waiting for Tonight - The world first got wind of Mrs. Obama's iconic style on the night President Obama was inaugurated in 2009, when she showed up to the balls in this floor-sweeping, one-shoulder Jason Wu gown. The look put the designer on the map.  (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Waiting for Tonight - The world first got wind of Mrs. Obama's iconic style on the night President Obama was inaugurated in 2009, when she showed up to the balls in this floor-sweeping, one-shoulder Jason Wu gown. The look put the designer on the map. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Sleek Sophistication  - The First Lady was prim and polished — and showing off her guns! — in this Michael Kors cocktail dress at the Time Gala in May 2009.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Time Inc.)

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Sleek Sophistication - The First Lady was prim and polished — and showing off her guns! — in this Michael Kors cocktail dress at the Time Gala in May 2009. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Time Inc.)

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Scarlet Fever - M.O. looked festive yet sophisticated in this red Prabal Gurung dress for the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2010.  (Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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Scarlet Fever - M.O. looked festive yet sophisticated in this red Prabal Gurung dress for the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2010. (Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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Portrait of a First Lady - Obama stunned in this off-the shoulder Ralph Lauren for the Ralph Lauren London Dinner in 2011. The dress accentuated her shoulders, waist, and proving once again that you can never go wrong with black!  (Photo: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Portrait of a First Lady - Obama stunned in this off-the shoulder Ralph Lauren for the Ralph Lauren London Dinner in 2011. The dress accentuated her shoulders, waist, and proving once again that you can never go wrong with black! (Photo: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Gorgeous in Graphite - Obama wore a show-stopping sparkly gray Peter Soroen number for the White House Governor's dinner in February 2009, one of her first events as First Lady.  (Photo: Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

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Gorgeous in Graphite - Obama wore a show-stopping sparkly gray Peter Soroen number for the White House Governor's dinner in February 2009, one of her first events as First Lady. (Photo: Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

Ni Hao, Mrs. O! - All eyes were on the FLOTUS with this fiery Alexander McQueen Gown by Sarah Burton for the Chinese State Dinner in 2011. The asymmetrical floor length number had the First Lady outshining everyone.  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Ni Hao, Mrs. O! - All eyes were on the FLOTUS with this fiery Alexander McQueen Gown by Sarah Burton for the Chinese State Dinner in 2011. The asymmetrical floor length number had the First Lady outshining everyone. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Champagne Wishes - Mrs. O wore a one-of-a-kind, handmade, gold strapless gown by Naeem Khan for the Indian State Dinner in 2009. She paired it with a matching shawl to created another effortless look.  (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

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Champagne Wishes - Mrs. O wore a one-of-a-kind, handmade, gold strapless gown by Naeem Khan for the Indian State Dinner in 2009. She paired it with a matching shawl to created another effortless look. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

Taking Up Arms - For the 2011 German State Dinner, Mrs. Obama showed off one of her best features, her arms, in a cream column dress by Naeem Khan. The dress’s stunning elaborate silver beading made sure she sparkled the entire night.  (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Taking Up Arms - For the 2011 German State Dinner, Mrs. Obama showed off one of her best features, her arms, in a cream column dress by Naeem Khan. The dress’s stunning elaborate silver beading made sure she sparkled the entire night. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Royal Blue - As if we needed more evidence of how stylish the First Lady can be, here she is in a Marchesa for the British Dinner in 2012. This off the shoulder, teal gown could not have flattered her more.  (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Royal Blue - As if we needed more evidence of how stylish the First Lady can be, here she is in a Marchesa for the British Dinner in 2012. This off the shoulder, teal gown could not have flattered her more. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Purple Reign - The First Lady proves once again how wonderful purple looks on her with this Doo Ri Chung gown for the Korean State Dinner in 2011. The one-shoulder dress was accentuated with a crystal belt that showed off her incredible figure.  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Purple Reign - The First Lady proves once again how wonderful purple looks on her with this Doo Ri Chung gown for the Korean State Dinner in 2011. The one-shoulder dress was accentuated with a crystal belt that showed off her incredible figure. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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A Fine Vintage - The FLOTUS was looking regal as ever a the 2012 BET Honors in this wine-colored, floral-inspired gown by J Mendel. She kept her hair up to show off the detail, and those arms.  (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

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A Fine Vintage - The FLOTUS was looking regal as ever a the 2012 BET Honors in this wine-colored, floral-inspired gown by J Mendel. She kept her hair up to show off the detail, and those arms. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

Blue Velvet - Obama was a vision in this cobalt custom Vera Wang strapless tulle gown for the Kennedy Center Honors in 2011. She accentuated her look with a braided updo and drop earrings.  (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

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Blue Velvet - Obama was a vision in this cobalt custom Vera Wang strapless tulle gown for the Kennedy Center Honors in 2011. She accentuated her look with a braided updo and drop earrings. (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

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Mediterranean Mood - Michelle Obama wore a dramatic black Michael Kors gown to present Israeli president Shimon Peres with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the White House.  (Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyImages)

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Mediterranean Mood - Michelle Obama wore a dramatic black Michael Kors gown to present Israeli president Shimon Peres with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the White House. (Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyImages)

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