Michelle Obama's Jason Wu Dress

Inaugural Ball Michelle Obama's Jason Wu Dress

A young designer First Lady to design her gown for the inauguration night festivities
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Although Mrs. Obama said she did not finalize her decision about what to wear until the morning of the inauguration, designers like Wu had been contacted to create clothes for her, but were sworn to secrecy.

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