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First Lady Style: Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years

A look at this year's Monique Lhuillier gown and the First Lady's brilliant jewel-toned gown selections through the years.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Peach Sapphire

Mrs. O clearly has a penchant for wearing gem-toned gowns to the Kennedy Center Honors. This year’s peach sapphire Monique Lhuillier Spring 2015 number stayed the course with it’s iridescent tinsel-like embellishments, sweetheart neckline and ethereal tulle overlay. Swoon!

Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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Emerald City

Last year, the First Lady was ahead of the off-the-shoulder trend when she donned this emerald Marchesa stunner.

Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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Emerald City

36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Marchesa.

Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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Golden

Michelle Obama struck gold in 2012 when she sported this lamé Michael Kors empire waist frock with a jeweled bib, she’s always done an exquisite job at shining.

Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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Sapphire

Nothing was cooler then the cobalt blue baby she wore in 2011 by Jason Wu. This strapless sapphire-hued gown had endless tiers ad she managed to pull it off fabulously with flats.

Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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Sapphire
36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Jason Wu.
Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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Ruby Red

It was all about ruby red for 2010 when the the First Lady decked the White House halls in this Naeem Khan gown.

Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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Amethyst
This majestic Peter Soronen gown in a sweet shade of amethyst gathered and cinched the First Lady for a hot hourglass silhouette at the 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
Michelle Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Through The Years
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