January 20, 2009 will go down in U.S. fashion history not only as the day the first African-American stood before millions to take his official oath of office at the 44th President of the United States, but also as the day his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, took her silent and UN-official oath to represent savvy diva style for all the smart, elegant, feminine, yet powerful women of the seasoned bunch.
Donned in a simple yet sophisticated lemongrass sheath made of Swiss wool with an overlay of lace, Michelle was a symbol of warmth and optimism as she took her rightful place beside her man. Backed with netting for warmth, and lined with pashmina and french silk, the First Lady appeared stylishly comfortable and confident despite the biting cold and arduous schedule of events of the day.
Later that night at the Neighbor’s Ball, Michelle would be swept off her feet by her knight in shining armor as the two affectionate lovebirds joined hands on the dance floor to Beyonce’s “At Last”. Draped in an ivory colored one shoulder floor length Jason Wu original made with silk chiffon and embellished with hundreds of Swarovski crystals and fabric petals, the First Lady reflected purity and hope as the majority of Americans watched this time, not from the wintery streets of Washington D.C., but from the comforts of their living rooms, bar stools, churches and gathering places; all in support of the handsome White House couple on their monitors and TV screens.
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