Sparkle and Sequin
Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 11:35 PM 
Image by Kevin Lamarque / Reuters Pictures, Jim Watson / Getty Images
The President and First Lady attended the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors this evening, honoring singer and songwriter Merle Haggard, composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones, songwriter and musician Paul McCartney, and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey. Hooray!
Mrs. O looked absolutely stunning in a scarlet floral sequined gown, designer TBD. Any guesses?
Update: The first lady was dressed in Naeem Khan last evening, wearing a scarlet colored sleeveless gown with matte crushed sequins in abstract wind blown roses on scarlet tulle. On the accessories front, Mrs. O chose earrings by Bochic, made of rough brown diamonds and 14K oxidized white gold.
Bochic, Naeem Khan
Reader Comments (106)
Well, this night takes the cake. Mrs. O has never looked better! The gown is stunning, as are her earrings and her hair. Mostly though - she just looks happy and for that I'm thrilled. She deserves every kudos coming her way. And there are going to be A LOT I suspect! (Jason Wu perhaps?)
Hair, check. Make-up, check. Jewelry, check. Dress, double check. All that and the dashing escort made it another perfect evening for Mrs O!
Wow, seriously...WOW!!! I'm guessing Peter Sorensen...
WOW! I am knocked out! When she gets it right, she really gets it right!! Absolutely breathtaking and together they are just stunning. I love this First Couple so much and I love how much they support the arts! Can't wait to see this one!
Mrs O looks absolutely stunning..if I had to guess at the designer I would say Naeem Khan..because of the sequins and burned out floral motif.I think his fall/winter 2010 has similar details...interested to find out the maker of this beautiful gown
I am probably wrong, but because of the fabric, it reminds me of either Donna Karan or Vera Wang.
My, my, my: What a wonderful couple. Inspite of all they have been through, going through and coming through. They are still looking good and STILL STANDING tall and beautiful. I am so proud of them. I contionously pray for them and I personally think that OUR FLOTUS wears her clothes and the clothes do not wear her. My, my, my: What a joy it is to see two people who truly seems to adore each other, respect each other and look good doing it. MY, MY, MY............
My, my, my: What a wonderful couple. Inspite of all they have been through, going through and coming through. They are still looking good and STILL STANDING tall and beautiful. I am so proud of them. I contionously pray for them and I personally think that OUR FLOTUS wears her clothes and the clothes do not wear her. My, my, my: What a joy it is to see two people who truly seems to adore each other, respect each other and look good doing it. MY, MY, MY............
MRS OBAMS DRESS IS NICE BUT SHE SHOULD HAD DONE HER HAIR THE SLICK LOOK DOESNT DO HER RIGHT
Wow. I love everything about this look from dress to hair and accessories.
Whoo! No guesses, but whoa, daring. And my hunch is it looks better in person than photos.
Don't wear this unless you have confidence out the wazoo.
So, yeah Michelle. Confidence indeed.
Stunning!
Really? Is that a BEAUTIFUL couple or what?
Mrs. O's dress, earrings, hair, and Husband are DA BOMB!!!(sorry, I couldn't think of a more eloquent way of saying how I felt)
Hi Mrs. T...Here's a full length photo...N yes our 1st lady look stunning !
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0cXNgT2fMFc1t/x610.jpg
Without seeing it, I would have guessed Stella McCartney, but this doesn't look like her work
Gorgeous ++
This look is being placed immediately on my all-time favorites list. I think it might be Khan. The fit is perfect and I want to run my fingers over the embroidery. So lovely...
Snap! Perfection acheived!
Speechless....
Mrs. O is amazing. She looks fine. Really pretty dress, hair and jewels.
Truly Pretty. Sparkle, sparkle, Mrs. O :-) Love the dress, the minimal jewelry and te way the dress flatters her cleavage. Her hair is done and fine; you may not like the style but it is done! Altogether, lovely. And my Oprah was honored at the ceremmony, GREAT!
Perfection! I love the balance between the earrings and the sparkle of the gown...no necklace needed...none added :) I am glad that they are able to smile and enjoy moments like these especially with all they go through day after day.
10!
Well you know when you got "it" you got "it"! Her evening wear is ALLWAYS stunnning.
FABULOSITY! I love her hair slicked back like that, it really shows off her stunning cheekbones.
The dress could be a Khan design but I don't think so...but I can't guess at who else it could be.
We will find out soon enough - A+!
Simply Stunning!!
Michelle looks fantastic. What a gorgeous dress.
LOVE IT!!!!!
Wow...
I checked site again for updates of this glorious gown...yes yes I guessed correctly at N.Khan's masterpiece..so thrilled Mrs O chose this gown!
You GO, Mrs. O!
What a beautiful First Couple we have!
Definitely one of my all-time favorite looks...and that's saying something!
Utter perfection!!
Absolutely beautiful, stunning,WOW!!!!!! This is a 10+. I am so proud of this First couple who show love and respect for each other and everyone they are around. Way to go Mrs. Obama, the people's First Lady of the United States of America. God bless you and God bless America!
Absolutely lovely.
Amazing!!!!!!!!!
Move to the head of the class!!! Please make way for our Fashionista!!
I absolutely love this look! This is the total package and definitely a home run!!
Miss Baker- you always comment about Mrs. O's hair. Why do you have this obssession with her hair? She wears her hair the way SHE wants to, not the way YOU want her to. Would you also not type in all capitals and proofread your responses. Thank you!
Stunning!!
Needs a belt. KIDDING!!
She looks glamorous and sexy ... I love the look and her!
Just WOW. Nothing to say. I've been stunned into a gorgeous red silence. She just radiates beauty.
It took me a moment to realize Paul McCartney and Oprah were there!
This dress, along with the black Soronen one wore to the Governors ball, are my two favorite Mrs. O evening looks.
WOW!!! Stunning from head to toe...and the PERFECT accessory...an oh so DASHING escort! Fabulous!
Creed419, I concur.
I love this dress, the color, the material and on and on and on.
I've been loving her outfits these last few weeks. I have been getting a kick out of reading people guess this dress - we've got some fashionably knowledgeable people on here! I wouldn't have been able to come up with a single name. Even those who guessed wrong, it's impressive that y'all had enough of an idea to venture a guess.
Anyway, I loved this look the minute I saw pictures yesterday. So sexy, yet sophisticated. Nobody does formal like Mrs. O. She finds the perfect dress 9 times out of 10. Even if it is as basic as a black cocktail dress, she manages to find one that's got some character or she'll add an accessory or two to give it that extra umph! I just can't get enough of her and her style.
This dress is sooooo pretty. Mr. and Mrs. O look great!
A wow, whoo, whoa from me, too! This is even better than the Naeem Kham from the state dinner and that is saying a lot.
Did anyone notice Oprah's corset-type belt? A tribute to Mrs. O?
lol @glammie
I SERIOUSLY was going to guess Naeem Khan, but I didn't post it last night because I had no proof other than "He's made other sparkly dresses for Michelle before...? "
DARN IT! I could have looked like a *genius.*
Love it! Amen to LDS' post.
Wonderful, fabulous, gorgeous, etc., etc., etc.!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice! and the color goes with holiday season too...in a very sophisticated way. Love it.
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She looked stunning! what a dress, and those curves! The President I am sure melted when he saw her!