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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.

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
02
Ebony Beauty

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
03
Fab Flashback

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
04
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.

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
05
Fab Flashback

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
06
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.

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
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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.

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
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08
Black & White

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
09
Fab Flashback

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
10
Lace Effect

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
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Fab Flashback

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
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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.

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
13
Fab Flashback

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
14
Fire It Up!

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
15
Fab Flashback

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions
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Ivory Fresh

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

First Lady Style: MET Gala Predictions

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