Michelle Obama chose a shimmery-blue gown for the state dinner Wednesday night honoring Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala. It had a one-shoulder silhouette, similar to the one Mrs. Obama wore to her husband's inaugural balls.
The dress was by Peter Soronen. It's the fourth gown by the designer the first lady has worn.
Soronen said he knew the corset-style gown, complete with lace-up back, was being considered for this lavish event that drew about 200 people, including celebrities Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria Parker and George Lopez. But, he added, he didn't know for sure until she stepped out on the president's arm.
"In some ways, it's more exciting not to know and just wait for the photo," Soronen said.
"It's a clever, memorable, sophisticated choice," said Avril Graham, executive fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar. "It's one of my favorites that's she's worn. It's all so right, so picture-perfect right."
Graham said she particularly liked the cobalt color, which stood out against the red carpet and the White House background.
Deborah Lloyd, creative director of Kate Spade, says women are inspired by Mrs. Obama's fashion choices because they are "soft, feminine and modern."
The dress was by Peter Soronen. It's the fourth gown by the designer the first lady has worn.
Soronen said he knew the corset-style gown, complete with lace-up back, was being considered for this lavish event that drew about 200 people, including celebrities Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria Parker and George Lopez. But, he added, he didn't know for sure until she stepped out on the president's arm.
"In some ways, it's more exciting not to know and just wait for the photo," Soronen said.
"It's a clever, memorable, sophisticated choice," said Avril Graham, executive fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar. "It's one of my favorites that's she's worn. It's all so right, so picture-perfect right."
Graham said she particularly liked the cobalt color, which stood out against the red carpet and the White House background.
Deborah Lloyd, creative director of Kate Spade, says women are inspired by Mrs. Obama's fashion choices because they are "soft, feminine and modern."
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