Michelle Obama's state dinner style

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron, as they arrive for a state dinner at the White House in Washington on March 14, 2012.

Mrs. Obama wore a teal, off-the-shoulder gown by Marchesa, paired with a chunky, multi-strand silver, turquoise and teal necklace by Tom Binns.

Samantha Cameron, left, and first lady Michele Obama, wearing Marchesa, pose for photographs on the North Portico of the White House before attending a state dinner on March 14, 2012, in Washington.

Oct. 13, 2011

First lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama wait for the arrival of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and first lady Kim Yoon-ok on the North Portico of the White House before attending a state dinner on Oct. 13, 2011, in Washington.

Mrs. Obama donned a purple, one-shoulder jersey gown with a jeweled belt by Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung for the gala. She paired the dress with gold chandelier earrings and a gold cuff bracelet.

From left, South Korean first lady Kim Yoon-ok, first lady Michelle Obama (wearing a gown by Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung), South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and President Barack Obama pose for photographs on the North Portico of the White House before attending a state dinner on Oct. 13, 2011, in Washington.

June 7, 2011

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive to greet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband, Joachim Sauer, at the North Portico of the White House in Washington on June 7, 2011, prior to a state dinner.

For this state dinner, the first lady wore an embellished gown by Naeem Khan. The ivory, v-neck column dress featured silver beads, white sequins and metallic thread in a geometric pattern. Tousled hair and a stack of chunky bangles by Alexis Bittar completed her look.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, wearing a gown by Naeem Khan, stand alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband, Joachim Sauer, in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington on June 7, 2011, prior to a state dinner.

May 24, 2011

Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama pose with first lady Michelle Obama and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace ahead of a state banquet on May 24, 2011, in London.

The first lady wore a white gown by American designer Tom Ford, which she paired with white gloves and long drop earrings.

President Barack Obama poses with first lady Michelle Obama in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace ahead of a State Banquet on May 24, 2011, in London.

The first lady wore a white gown by American designer Tom Ford, which she paired with white gloves and long drop earrings.

Jan. 19, 2011

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Chinese President Hu Jintao for a state dinner at the White House on Jan. 19, 2011, in Washington.

Mrs. Obama donned a red, petal-print silk organza gown with an asymmetrical neckline by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Her earrings were by Kimberly McDonald.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, wearing a gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, arrive to greet Chinese President Hu Jintao prior to a state dinner at the White House on Jan. 19, 2011, in Washington.

May 19, 2010

President Barack Obama and his wife, first lady Michelle Obama, greet Mexican President Felipe Calderon at the North Portico of the White House upon his arrival for a state dinner in Washington on May 19, 2010.

The first lady stepped out in a one-shoulder, electric blue gown by New York designer Peter Soronen. The dress boasted a corseted top and flowing chiffon skirt, and was cinched with a silvery belt.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, wearing a gown by Peter Soronen, welcome Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala, to the White House for a state dinner on May 19, 2010, in Washington.

Nov. 24, 2009

President Barack Obama stands with first lady Michelle Obama shortly before greeting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, at the North Portico of the White House on Nov. 24, 2009, as the Obamas host thier first official state dinner.

The first lady wore a champagne-colored gown with a silver floral pattern, created by Indian-born designer Naeem Khan. She paired the dress with a stack of bangles and dangling earrings.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, wearing a gown by Naeem Khan, greet Indian President Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, at the North Portico of the White House on Nov. 23, 2009, as the Obamas host thier first official state dinner.