Michelle Obama Makes the Case For the Winter Strapless Gown

Further proof, if you needed it, that the first lady is among the most glamorous women around came Sunday evening. Michelle Obama made a stunning gown selection to attend the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC, selecting a strapless black and blue gown from Oscar de la Renta. Her choice was a great one, even for Winter, making us realize we needn't pack away our strapless dresses just because it's Winter — read on to shop looks similar to Michelle's that could prove to be a perfect holiday party pick.

This year's Kennedy Center Honors recognized the work of George Lucas, Carole King, Rita Moreno, Cicely Tyson, and Seiji Ozawa. President Barack Obama, fresh off a speech from the Oval Office, made it in time to congratulate the evening's special guests. But he reserved special admiration for his gorgeous wife, gesturing to the crowd to clap for Michelle and her black-tie look.