First Lady Fashion

Michelle Obama’s State-Dinner Dresses

As the Obamas’ time in the White House draws to a close, the president and First Lady are hosting their last state dinner for the prime minster of Italy and his wife. Over the past eight years, Michelle Obama has worn some of the most iconic looks ever seen on a First Lady. Take a look back at the gorgeous gowns Obama has worn for every U.S. state dinner.
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    At the 2009 state dinner for India wearing Naeem Khan.

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    At the 2010 state dinner for Mexico wearing Peter Soronen.

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    At the 2011 state dinner for China wearing Alexander McQueen.

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    At the 2011 state dinner for Germany wearing Naeem Khan.

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    At the 2011 state dinner for South Korea wearing Doo.Ri.

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    At the 2012 state dinner for the U.K. wearing Marchesa.

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    At the 2014 state dinner for France wearing Carolina Herrera.

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    At the 2015 state dinner for Japan wearing Tadashi Shoji.

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    At the 2015 state dinner for China wearing Vera Wang.

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    At the 2016 state dinner for Canada wearing Jason Wu.

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    At the 2016 state dinner for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden wearing Naeem Khan.

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    At the 2016 state dinner for Singapore wearing Brandon Maxwell.

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    At the 2016 last state dinner for Italy wearing Versace.

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