First lady Michelle Obama arrived at Thursday's White House state dinner for the president of South Korea looking stunning in a one-shoulder purple gown designed by the Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung.
The event was in honor of President Lee Myung-bak and his wife, Kim Yoon-ok. On Thursday, President Barack Obama and Lee discussed a long-sought trade deal as an engine for job creation in both countries and presented a united front in the North Korean nuclear standoff.
Michelle Obama looked spectacular as she welcomed guests for the state dinner. The bold color of her gown, along with her jewel tones, made her look trendy and stylish.
The Huffington Post reported that the first lady must have given much thought to choosing her dress for this evening considering the criticism she faced when she when she wore a dress by British designer Alexander McQueen to the state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao.
Earlier during the day, at the arrival ceremony, Michelle Obama kept it simple in a smart suit with a jacket from the Chris Benz resort collection.
Take a look at the stunning images of Michelle Obama at the state dinner in the slideshow given:
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and his wife Michelle (2nd L) pose with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (2nd R) and his wife Kim Yoon-ok (L) as they arrive for a state dinner at the White House in Washington October 13, 2011. Obama and Lee on Thursday hailed a long-sought trade deal as an engine for job creation in both countries and presented a united front in the North Korean nuclear standoff. ReutersFrench Elle is currently under fire for what has been interpreted as a racist blog post. A blogger for the publication wrote a piece about Michelle Obama's fashion flair and the rise of "black-geosie," insinuating that the Obamas are the first fashionable African-Americans.ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama (R) and his wife Michelle (2nd L) pose with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (2nd R) and his wife Kim Yoon-ok (L) as they arrive for a state dinner at the White House in Washington October 13, 2011. Obama and Lee on Thursday hailed a long-sought trade deal as an engine for job creation in both countries and presented a united front in the North Korean nuclear standoff. ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama (R) and his wife Michelle (2nd L) put their arms around South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (2nd R) and his wife Kim Yoon-ok (L) as they arrive for a state dinner in Lee's honor at the White House in Washington October 13, 2011. Obama and Lee on Thursday hailed a long-sought trade deal as an engine for job creation in both countries and presented a united front in the North Korean nuclear standoff. ReutersKim Yoon-ok (L), wife of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, and Michelle Obama (R), wife of U.S. President Barack Obama, walk together before a state dinner in Lee's honor at the White House in Washington October 13, 2011.ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak as they arrive for a state dinner with their wives Michelle Obama and Kim Yoon-ok at the White House in Washington October 13, 2011. Obama and Lee on Thursday hailed a long-sought trade deal as an engine for job creation in both countries and presented a united front in the North Korean nuclear standoff. ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama smiles with his wife Michelle as they wait to receive South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and his wife Kim Yoon-ok for a state dinner in their honor at the White House in Washington October 13, 2011. Obama and Lee on Thursday hailed a long-sought trade deal as an engine for job creation in both countries and presented a united front in the North Korean nuclear standoff. ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama (3rd R) and his wife Michelle (sitting, 2nd L) sit with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (sitting, 3rd L) and his wife Kim Yoon-ok (R) for the start of a state dinner in Lee's honor at the White House in Washington October 13, 2011. Obama and Lee on Thursday hailed a long-sought trade deal as an engine for job creation in both countries and presented a united front in the North Korean nuclear standoff. Reuters
