The Obamas hosted their final State Dinner at the White House on Tuesday — and as always, First Lady Michelle Obama was the best-dressed person in the room. In honor of her incredible State Dinner style over the last eight years, here's a look back at every gown she's worn.
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November 2009
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For her first State Dinner, the First Lady wore a strapless, fitted gown by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan.
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November 2009
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... And so began eight years of adorable photos of these two.
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November 2009
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The Obamas pose with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur to the White House.
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May 2010
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The First Lady sparkles in an electric blue dress by Peter Soronen.
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May 2010
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Obligatory photo of the Obamas being adorable.
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May 2010
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The President and First Lady pose with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Mrs. Margarita Zavala.
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January 2011
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Michelle Obama is the definition of elegance in this stunning, red silk gown by Alexander McQueen.
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January 2011
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Another obligatory photo of the Obamas being adorable.
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January 2011
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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao.
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June 2011
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The first lady dazzles in a beaded ivory gown, again by Naeem Khan.
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June 2011
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The entire dress was covered in silver beads, white sequins, and metallic thread to give it a multi-dimensional sparkle.
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June 2011
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The Obamas pose with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband, Joachim Sauer.
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October 2011
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Michelle Obama wears a beautiful purple gown with turquoise beaded waist by Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung.
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October 2011
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Hard to believe, but the back of the dress was even more stunning than the front.
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October 2011
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The Obamas pose with South Korean President Lee Myung-bakand the Republic of Korea's First Lady Kim Yoon-ok.
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March 2012
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While Michelle Obama's navy, off-the-shoulder Marchesa gown is lovely, her statement necklace by Tom Binns definitely stole the show.
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March 2012
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As per usual, President Obama couldn't keep his eyes off his wife.
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March 2012
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The First Lady and President pose with British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron.
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February 2014
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After a year without a State Dinner, the First Lady stunned the nation in this gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown with a sheer, lace overlay and voluminous blue skirt.
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February 2014
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Adding to the drama, the skirt billowed behind her with every step — making the First Lady look like royalty.
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