Michelle Obama's State Dinner Gown By Peter Soronen: See The Dress Up Close! (PHOTO, POLL)

By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press:

Michelle Obama is wearing a shimmery-blue gown to the state dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala. It has a one-shoulder silhouette, similar to the one Mrs. Obama wore to her husband's inaugural balls.

The dress for Wednesday's event was by Peter Soronen (SORE-nun). It was the fifth gown by the designer the first lady has worn.

This one has a fully-boned corset, a silver belt and layers of chiffon -- with a bit of lame that Soronen said gives it that little bit of sparkle.

The New York-based Soronen knew that it was possible she'd wear the gown tonight, but didn't know for sure until photos started to appear.

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Comments

[reneemiller]

02:27 PM on 05/23/2010

Her hair looks great and so does her makeup. I love the dress but the mushroom effect she has on her strapless arm looks very uncomfortable. Her skin has the polished glow. Overall, she looks simply beautiful.

[IslandGyal]

04:03 PM on 05/22/2010

Personally, I don't like how the piece of flesh is hanging out by her underarm, but she looks beautiful.

[MaeBayB]

05:52 AM on 05/23/2010

Agreed..it takes away from her..but she is presenting it well.

[Suntio]

02:17 PM on 05/22/2010

Three days after the state dinner and I still can't get enough of Michelle in her blue dress, and as much as I hate the way she wears belts must admit THIS silver belt makes the outfit.

[Retrofuturistic]

12:13 PM on 05/22/2010

She would look so good if she would wear her hair natural....

[Pebanks2]

12:07 PM on 05/22/2010

She should have worn this to the inagural ball instead of that big white frop!

[Two Cents]

08:47 AM on 05/22/2010

They look fab. (For her right arm, the dress should have been altered lower with a transparent shoulder strap added to prevent slippage, IMHO. :o)

[lavgun]

07:20 PM on 05/21/2010

OUR FRIST LADY IS A SIZED 4 BUT SHE SOMETIMES WEAR HER CLOTHES LOSE NOT TO TIGHT LOVE BLUE DRESS LOOKED A LITTE TIGHT ON HER BUT SHE HAD ON AND DANCE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DRESS IF IT WAS TIGHT ON HER SHE WILL CHANGE IT THAT NIGHT.

[MicheleCA]

02:20 AM on 05/22/2010

a 4?! She's much too tall for a 4.

[lavgun]

07:15 PM on 05/21/2010

LOVE OUR FRIST LADY DRESS AND SANDALES AFTER THAT THEY DANCED ALL NIGHT AND THERE KIDS WAS THERE TO BUT DIDNT DANCED MALICA HAD ON A PRETTY DRESS SASHA I DIDNT SEE HER DRESS BECOUSE HER MOM ARM WAS AROUND HER.

[Two Cents]

08:44 AM on 05/22/2010

You may want to tone down the all caps--it makes it seems as if you're shouting. (If you aren't able to see the font, use point 14 in Word, then "cut and past" to post. :o)

[IslandGyal]

04:05 PM on 05/22/2010

LOL, what about the spell check advice?

[Aesthete]

07:10 PM on 05/21/2010

The hair and gown are simply smashing!

[pattyrenee]

03:07 PM on 05/21/2010

She looks great. I didn't like how it made the right side of her chest look though..

[Karama]

10:37 AM on 05/22/2010

It's called "overhang." Bra and/or dress a bit tight.

[Brian Gorrell]

11:18 AM on 05/21/2010

I HATE racism!

[nmeade56]

10:59 AM on 05/21/2010

She looks incredible.

[tjpw0850]

10:17 AM on 05/21/2010

Michelle looks amazing. I loved the entire outfit. Her make-up and hair was slammin. Michelle is one CLASS act. Truly not a stefford wife kind of first lady.

[killerbarbie]

04:08 AM on 05/21/2010

Too much oil...

[Two Cents]

08:45 AM on 05/22/2010

. . . not at all.

[QueenCeleste]

02:51 AM on 05/21/2010

I suspect it might look prettier in person. The eye immediately goes to the unfortunate gouge at the bust/arm area that a proper fitting would have fixed. But the shade of blue is very flattering and her hair is glamorous. Call me a throwback, but I like the look of hose at formal occasions.

[impatient]

02:56 PM on 05/21/2010

Wow you are TOUGH! The gouge at the bust/arm area? What if the designer WANTED taht? IT looks soft and feminine.

And it is now considered a social faux pas to wear hose with sandals. We have come a long way in the foundation garment industry, making the need for hose with a gown really unnecessary.

I thought the color was perfect, her hair looked sweet and feminine. I wouldn't be able to find a flaw with this look---except I'd be happier if she smiled. But seriously, as far as style goes? IT was spot on.

[QueenCeleste]

05:20 PM on 05/21/2010

Not tough--I just love fashion and, like everyone else, have an opinion. As for the "social faux pas" of wearing hose--I disagree. They flatter the leg and can be worn with a variety of shoes. It's a personal preference.

[IslandGyal]

04:07 PM on 05/22/2010

No it doesn't!

"looks soft and feminine."