Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural Balls
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 6:06 PM 
Photo credit: Pete Souza / The White House
We are enamoured with this newly discovered photo from behind the scenes of the Inaugural Balls, taken by White House photographer Pete Souza. Beyond capturing a spontaneous, touching moment between our President and First Lady, it also helps to answer two lingering style questions. Did Mrs. O have a coat that coordinated with her Inaugural ball gown? And, what shoes was Mrs. O wearing underneath those flowing layers of ivory chiffon? I
n a thoughtful, gentlemanly gesture, President Mr. O lent his black tuxedo jacket to warm Mrs. O's shoulders. If there was a coat or cape or cashmere wrap to match her dress, the jacket wouldn't have been necessary. But for the sake of this photograph alone, we're happy it was. And to the best of our knowledge, it was the only coat that Mrs. O wore on Tuesday night. On the subject of shoes, we get just a glimpse of Mrs. O's ivory satin, open-toed heels. The designer? WWD reports, like much of Mrs. O's footwear throughout the Inauguration, they were also Jimmy Choo. For more behind the scenes photos, click here.
Jimmy Choo in Outfits, Shoes
Reader Comments (63)
momsaid,
Well, the leader of the free world, the most powerful man on the planet, happens to love him some "ample hips". Jealous?
president obama and michelle are a beautiful couple and they look fabulous. this is a heart-warming picture. finally a president who honors not only his country, but his wife---which is far more important.
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Elena,
That wasn't partisanship. That simply stating the facts. Plain and simple. Or as some call it straight talk.
I'm genuinely not a fan of the tit for tat, but the swipes some ppl take at Michelle can be described as venomous and partisan at best!
The fascination with Michelle's body is bizarre, considering the "physiques" of our previous first ladies.
Nyro, I have to concur; the President clearly doesn't have any problem at all with his beloved wife's "ample hips".
Jenna, "Sheesh" indeed!
The fascination with Michell's body almost always comes from the racist right wing white people, and it almost always revolves around her hips and behind. That kind of body type they wished their flat behind having Cindy McCain looking wives had. It's as old as time. These are the kind of people who used to rape black women because they so desired our bodies, and back then, they could have their way with us. Well, they can't have their way with the President's wife, and it drives them crazy. This is why the majority of talk about Michelle on the right is about her black woman body. They want it, can't have it, so they go out of their way to degrade it.
It's soooooo obvious. Something black and latin women have dealt with from the beginning of time.
The comment @ 1:05p was mine.
And Nyro, yes, the big elephant in the room when it comes to many of the comments launched at Michelle is race. Guess it comes with the territory I suppose.
People, get over the dress. Don't they look beautiful together. That's love.
This photo is so touching and comforting at the same time.
Ugh, I'm disgusted with this worshipfest of the dictator-du-jour.
They are so cute. Even the way Mrs. O is holding her dress looks so sweet. Guys, please keep these people in your prayers......and don't fuss over clothing.
I simply adore this couple... What a joy! What a thrill!
May God bless, protect and guide them always!
hey,
How adorable they're.i love this couple.They're a model for others to follow.Down to earth no matter their position and welcomes everybody irrespective of race,country or ethnic origin.I think their kids will not be any different from who they are.God Bless this beautiful couple.