Michelle Obama Wows At Hispanic Caucus Gala (PHOTOS)

Michelle Obama worked a color we haven't seen her wear in a while at last night's Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 34th Annual Awards Gala.

Attending the black tie event with President Obama, the First Lady looked stunning in a strapless green dress with a shimmery peacock design created by American designer Chris Benz.

Although he's no "FLOTUS fave" yet (e.g. Rachel Roy, Prabal Gurung), Chris Benz did see the First Lady wear another one of his dresses when she appeared on ABC's "Extreme Home Makeover" in July.

FLOTUS paired her colorful frock with green beaded earrings, which she showed off by pulling her hair back.

While his wife looked on, President Obama gave speech about his $447 billion tax cut package as well as the new jobs plan to an audience that included Nancy Pelosi, Sonia Sotomayor and Her Royal Highness Princess Cristina of Spain.

Check out the pictures of the Obamas, specifically FLOTUS's stunning Chris Benz creation, below.

Comments

[Vanessa1129]

10:51 AM on 10/03/2011

....such elegance!

[1088]

11:29 AM on 09/25/2011

You should see her in person folks, her beauty will flow you away!

[Adonijah]

01:49 PM on 09/21/2011

Just lovely!

[skjn62]

12:12 AM on 09/20/2011

She is such a lovely woman.

[Angie Daniels]

09:40 PM on 09/19/2011

Oh... and I love the earrings! Those are really fun. She should wear her hair back more. Lovely.

[Angie Daniels]

09:39 PM on 09/19/2011

Meh... not one of my favorite dresses, more because of the pattern and it manages to diminish her figure. (as a tall Black woman myself, I love her figure) But her hair and makeup and smile look fabulous as always. And POTUS sure does know how to wear a tux. Handsome couple!

[Vanessa1129]

10:52 AM on 10/03/2011

Agree

@And POTUS sure does know how to wear a tux. Handsome couple!

[gypsynomad]

05:06 PM on 09/19/2011

Oh my word, takes my breath away, stunning couple.

[cleojones]

03:11 PM on 09/19/2011

She is flawless.. :)...

[sdanca4]

10:45 AM on 09/18/2011

Absolutely stunning gown on a beautiful, smart, modern First Lady!

[SMAGGIE]

02:22 AM on 09/20/2011

Did you write that with a straight face?

[BMLT]

07:00 PM on 09/17/2011

Love the updo to show off the earrings....love this frock:)

[mydogisugly]

06:50 PM on 09/17/2011

She got it this time.

[Yamagatagirl]

06:43 PM on 09/17/2011

Simple, simply, beautiful. As for all the ugly comments (before they were deleted), she is our first lady, mine, and yours to, whether you like them or not. When Bush was in office, I vacationed in Canada. I am not a fan of Bush but when I heard some Canadian's speaking ill of him and American - I grew so angry in my chest. I even surprised myself. This is our country. These are our representatives, we don't have to love them or like them and this is a great country for you and for me.......

[spoonbill1963]

01:26 PM on 09/19/2011

It used to be.

[gypsynomad]

05:07 PM on 09/19/2011

Igore the ugly ones,mostly trolls...

[mydogisugly]

06:08 PM on 09/17/2011

Wow.

[riverhouse]

04:01 PM on 09/17/2011

Michelle Obama is an absolutely gorgeous woman.

[savory1]

03:03 AM on 09/17/2011

Sooo Pretty. Love that dress!