NOVEMBER 2009
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NOVEMBER 2009
For her first State Dinner, the First Lady wore a strapless, fitted gown by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan.
NOVEMBER 2009
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
... And so began eight years of adorable photos of these two.
NOVEMBER 2009
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas pose with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur to the White House.
MAY 2010
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The First Lady sparkles in an electric blue dress by Peter Soronen.
MAY 2010
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The President and First Lady pose with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Mrs. Margarita Zavala.
JANUARY 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Michelle Obama is the definition of elegance in this stunning, red silk gown by Alexander McQueen.
JANUARY 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao
JUNE 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The first lady dazzles in a beaded ivory gown, again by Naeem Khan.
JUNE 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The entire dress was covered in silver beads, white sequins, and metallic thread to give it a multi-dimensional sparkle.
JUNE 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas pose with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband, Joachim Sauer.
OCTOBER 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Michelle Obama wears a beautiful purple gown with turquoise beaded waist by Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung.
OCTOBER 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Hard to believe, but the back of the dress was even more stunning than the front.
OCTOBER 2011
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas pose with South Korean President Lee Myung-bakand the Republic of Korea's First Lady Kim Yoon-ok.
MARCH 2012
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
While Michelle Obama's navy, off-the-shoulder Marchesa gown is lovely, her statement necklace by Tom Binns definitely stole the show.
MARCH 2012
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
As usual, President Obama couldn't keep his eyes off his wife.
MARCH 2012
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The First Lady and President pose with British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron.
FEBRUARY 2014
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
After a year without a State Dinner, the First Lady stunned the nation in this gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown with a sheer, lace overlay and voluminous blue skirt.
FEBRUARY 2014
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Adding to the drama, the skirt billowed behind her with every step — making the First Lady look like royalty.
FEBRUARY 2014
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas pose with French President Francois Hollande in front of the Grand Staircase in the White House.
JUNE 2015
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Michelle Obama wears an elegant Tadashi Shoji gown with appliqué details on the bodice and a tulle skirt.
JUNE 2015
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Clearly, the First Lady was feeling this look.
JUNE 2015
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas pose with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie Abe.
SEPTEMBER 2015
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Quite possible one of the First Lady's most iconic looks, the President couldn't help but give his wife a thumbs up for this stunning black Vera Wang gown.
SEPTEMBER 2015
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Just look at how adorably overwhelmed he is!
SEPTEMBER 2015
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas are all smiles while posing with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan.
MARCH 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
This custom, strapless jacquard gown by Jason Wu is perfection on the first Lady.
MARCH 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Just look at President Obama trying to fight back a big smile!
MARCH 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas pose with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau.
MAY 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Michelle Obama again opts for a gorgeous dress by Naeem Khan, this time in a blush color with an asymmetrical neckline.
MAY 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The President continues his tradition of pointing at the true star of these State Dinners.
MAY 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas: They're just like us!
MAY 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The President and First Lady pose with leaders from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland.
AUGUST 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The President gives another thumbs up for his wife's flawless style in this strapless white dress by Brandon Maxwell.
AUGUST 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
Find yourself someone who looks at you like the President looks at Michelle Obama.
AUGUST 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The back of the skirt beautifully draped behind the First Lady, separate from the fitted body of the dress in the front.
AUGUST 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
The Obamas pose with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Ho Ching.
OCTOBER 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
For her final State Dinner as FLOTUS, Michelle Obama wore an incredible rose gold gown by Versace and completely lit up the White House.
OCTOBER 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
As always, the Obamas looked very in love.
OCTOBER 2016
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All 13 Of Michelle Obama’s Gorgeous State Dinner Dresses
And here they are posing for one last State Dinner portrait, with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and First Lady Agnese Landini.
