I knew she would surprise us. Michelle Obama did not pick any of the obvious choice designers for the inaugural balls, but 10% of you picked Jason Wu in my poll, so well done to you.

The First Lady looked exquisite wearing a white chiffon one-shouldered gown by Jason Wu.

The gown had floral appliqués, stunning beading, a full skirt and a long flowing train. Her Loree Rodkin jewels included a large diamond ring, bangles and 5 stone drop earrings.

According to Associated Press, “Wu said he sewed the dress himself as late as December. He said he sent sketches to Obama at the suggestion of Ikram Goldman, who owns the Ikram boutique in Chicago where Michelle Obama has been known to shop. He did not know she had selected the dress until she appeared in it, he said. ‘It’s soft, feminine, but powerful; I wanted to convey all that in a dress,’ he said. ‘I wanted it to look like a sign of hope.’”

Jason Wu will be added to the virtual shelves of Net-A-Porter.com next month, which will be very exciting, both for us and the designer.

President Barack Obama wore a custom tuxedo made by Chicago-based designer Hart Schaffner Marx.

The Obamas were serenaded by very proud Beyonce during their first dance at the Neighborhood Ball, were she sang Etta James’ At Last. I really admire her for finishing the song. I’m in floods of tears over here.

I adored the dress, but what did you think?

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Michelle Obama will join her husband in attending 10 inaugural balls tonight, so she will need one very special gown.

I am as excited to see the gown itself and who she wears tonight. Just for fun please pick which designer you think she will wear. I tried to keep the list American based designers, as I can’t see her picking a European designer for this special night.

My top picks are Maria Pinto, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez and Oscar de la Renta.

I am guessing she will shock us all – no doubt in a good way.

Congratulations to the 10% of you that called it.

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