In her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama has shown an unparalleled sense of poise, navigating her responsibilities with the utmost style and grace. And on the eve of her final state dinner, Mrs. Obama joined her husband, President Obama, on the White House lawn in one of her signature Giambattista Valli fit-and-flare A-line dresses. Though the palette of white, black, and gray was quite different from the colorful look she has worn in the past, the dress’s chevron pattern and knife-pleated skirt was no less eye-catching. The embellished neckline added a subtly glamorous finish, too, while the thin black belt was a figure-flattering touch.
Of course, the question on everyone’s minds right now is what the First Lady will wear to tonight’s state dinner—will she choose Gucci again, given that the dinner is in honor of the Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi’s official visit? Could this be another moment for Christian Siriano? Will she call on Jason Wu, a designer she’s worn on so many occasions? Whichever way she ends up going this evening, her latest look bodes well for what’s in store.