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First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions

What will Mrs. O wear to the New York Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala after the ribbon-cutting ceremony? Here are a few runway moments we think she'd rock.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Fab Flashback

The First Lady donned this off-the-shoulder Ralph Lauren gown that resembled that of royalty.

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Ebony Beauty

Alberta Ferretti’s Spring lace chiffon gown would be a fabulous fit for the MET gala’s “evening attire” dress code.

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Fab Flashback

This strapless sparkling Peter Soronen gown was quite the stunner, even more so when generously adorned with pearls.

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Sheer Chic

Oscar de La Renta’s strapless checked gown (with the proper under garments of course) would suit the First Lady exquisitely just the same.

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Fab Flashback

Who could forget Mrs. O in this incredible Alexander McQueen ravishing red gown.

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All-American Red

At the MET, Mrs. O can translate that fabulousness with this look from American designer Zac Posen, who perfects ballroom-worthy gown.

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Fab Flashback

This two-toned Carolina Herrera dress stopped us in our tracks, and we wouldn’t mind seeing it again, only it’s a tad too soon.

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Black & White

Prabal Gurung’s sleek translation of a contrast colored gown would be quietly just as epic.

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Fab Flashback

This ornately beaded Naeem Khan number shows the First Lady can appreciate the finer details.

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Lace Effect

This fine laced gown would be pretty stunning on Mrs. O and quite the homage to the late L’Wrenn Scott.

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Fab Flashback

This beautifully beaded Naeem Khan gown is another worthy of our praise.

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Divine Dazzle

The First Lady’s favorite Jason Wu could re-create that beaded story again with a  custom floor-sweeping hemline.

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Fab Flashback

This strapless Jason Wu gown, courtesy of Mr. Wu was memorable because of it’s boldness.

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Fire It Up!

Christian Siriano’s fluttering fire engine red style can definitely live up to the last gown’s boldness.

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Fab Flashback

White is extremely striking on the First Lady, and this Tom Ford gown complete with arm-length gloves proves our point.

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Ivory Fresh

With this Badgley Mischka spring gown, Mrs. O can relive the moment.

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