Michelle Obama style - Michelle Obama arms
  • 11 years ago
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Baring her famous biceps, Obama chose a shimmery ruby halter gown cut from chiffon and velvet with a keyhole neckline, belted waist and plunging back. Her hair, straight for the swearing-in ceremony, was feathered slightly to the side. On her left wrist, a stack of sparkling bangles. On her finger, a diamond ring from Kimberly McDonald. On her feet, matching red satin Jimmy Choo pumps.

The dress was a modern departure from the frilly white one-shouldered gown she wore during the first inaugural. Speaking on CNN, Elle creative director Joe Zee called the ruby shade "optimistic." The last first lady to wear red to an inaugural ball was Laura Bush in Texan Michael Faircloth's design, for her husband's first term.
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