First lady Michelle Obama chose a flowing, one-shouldered ivory silk chiffon gown with silver thread embroidery and Swarovski crystal rhinestones for her first inaugural ball appearances. The designer, Jason Wu, was 26 when Obama selected his custom-made creation in 2009. Here, the Obamas entered the Neighborhood Ball for their first official dance in January 2009. Illustrates INAUGURATION-GOWN (category l), by Robin Givhan, special to The Washington Post. Moved Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. (MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Richard A. Lipski/)
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