A Toast to Modern Glamour
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 9:38 PM 
Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images
Tonight is the much anticipated Governors Ball, held in the State Dining Room of the White House. Surprisingly, few photos have surfaced. Mrs. O appears to be wearing a chic black evening dress for the fete, paired with flawless hair and make-up. Fingers crossed we have a chance to see the gown!
Update #1: Mrs. O wears a black georgette tiered ruffle gown by Thakoon. If only there were full-length photos!
Update #2: Eddie Gehman Kohan, the editor at Obama Foodorama, has shared a bit of fabulous perspective on the evening. At the White House music preview event yesterday, Mrs. O relayed that she intended to wear white for the evening. The first lady told the audience: "Tonight we're having a big Ball, and everyone gets dressed up and I'm wearing white, just so you know." There seems to have been a change of wardrobe plans before the event!
Additionally, Ms. Gehman Kohan offered insight as to why there are so few photographs from last evening. In a change from the year prior, there was no formal ceremonial arrival for the governors and their spouses. Press wasn't allowed to photograph arrivals, and just a small group of photographers were allowed inside the State Dining Room after guests were seated.
For those interested in last evening's menu and table settings, Obama Foodorama has a great overview, here.
Update #3: The gown! Many thanks to Nyon for finding and sharing!
Image by Pete Souza / White House
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Reader Comments (106)
@Nyon
Duh-shame on me-of course that would be Easter....Thanks!
What a wonderful surprise to come home to!!! The dress is gorgeous and it looks amazing on her! Perfectly fitted. Look at that hourglass! Go FLOTUS! So beautiful.
Now I can sleep ;) Thank you, Nyon! Seriously!
@Asereht
Well I started wondering why you were all talking about a May event already, until I reversed the digits...that really is 'duh'!
@English Observer
Speaking of reversing the digits....I would not have had a clue as to why you would want to reverse them to begin with, had I not checked out "translations" in the chat room...thanks Posh Tater. I'm learning more things than just fashion on this site and it's all good.!
GREAT HAIR DAY!