From strapless Naeem Khan to glittering Atelier Versace, the 52-year-old mother of two has redefined fashion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with her colorful, embellished and bold floor-length looks over the course of almost a decade.
Sporting an array of designers, she's looked elegant, edgy and many winning adjectives in between as she paved a sartorial legacy.
Here's a look at all of the State Dinner gowns that secured the first lady's status as a fashion icon.
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Country: India
Designer: Naeem Khan
For her first official state dinner, Michelle went for classic with a twist in this nude strapless gown with a glittering print by an Indian-American designer. Immediately, her sculpted arms were the envy of Americans everywhere.
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Country: Mexico
Designer: Peter Soronen
Michelle went for full-on glam in a royal blue one-shoulder gown finished with a sparkling belt designed by a fairly new Chicago native—her hometown, of course.
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Country: China
Designer: Alexander McQueen
Early on in the Obama presidency, FLOTUS was already making fashion statements, including this printed silk and organza gown by the edgy label.
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Country: Germany
Designer: Naeem Khan
Obama was a loyal customer, often returning to designers she had worn before for new looks. This beaded cream gown by Khan made a sophisticated entrance akin to the dress she wore by him at her first dinner.
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Country: South Korea
Designer: Doo-Ri Chung
When the first lady chooses something to wear for a public event, she often does her homework. To pay homage to the president and first lady of South Korea, Michelle sported a regal purple one-shoulder gown by a Korean-American designer.
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Country: United Kingdom
Designer: Marchesa
Obama wasn't afraid of rocking color during her time as First Lady, sporting this cobalt blue design paired with layers of Tom Binns statement necklaces.
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Country: France
Designer: Carolina Herrera
For this night, Obama selected a classic American designer known for her elegant creations—among them this taffeta and lace ballgown in periwinkle.
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Country: Japan
Designer: Tadashi Shoji
Michelle arrived to the state dinner with the Japanese Prime Minister and his wife sporting a purple intricate embroidered gown by a famous Japanese-American designer.
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Country: China
Designer: Vera Wang
In arguably one of her best looks in the entire state dinner collection, FLOTUS sported a black off-the-shoulder mermaid gown with a voluminous tail. Her gathered hair and chandelier earrings were the perfect complements to the bridal designer's elegant creation.
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Country: Canada
Designer: Jason Wu
For one of her first forays into black tie print, Obama arrived in a strapless black gown with a floral motif by Canadian designer, Wu, who also is famous for creating her first and second inaugural ball gowns.
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Country: Nordic States
Designer: Naeem Khan
Three times were a charm for Khan, who was behind this romantic, ruched one-shoulder design yet again.
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Country: Singapore
Designer: Brandon Maxwell
For one of her final dinners, the First Lady chose an American designer famous for styling Lady Gaga in many of her most iconic fashion moments, including her Video Music Award meat dress and the white caped jumpsuit she sported to this year's Academy Awards.
Obama's white, architectural strapless column gown was reminiscent of Gaga's Oscar look and was a sleek and slightly edgy choice in contrast to her previous softer, romantic styles.
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Country: Italy
Designer: Atelier Versace
For her 13th and final state dinner appearance, Michelle physically beamed in a rose gold, sequin ruched gown by the world-renowned Italian label.
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