The Obama 's elegant , one - piece ivory gown created by year - old Jason Wu . Aside from being a socially conscious purveyor of style , Obama also sends a clear message of hope and promise by choosing colorful , reasonably priced pieces . The one - of - a - kind silk chiffon confection was embellished with organza rosettes . The Obama has tradition of wearing American designers from other nations . Her time - saving shopping technique -- buying on the Internet .
The Obama 's elegant , one - piece ivory gown created by year - old Jason Wu . The one - of - a - kind silk chiffon confection was embellished with organza rosettes . The Obama has tradition of wearing American designers from other nations . Her time - saving shopping technique -- buying on the Internet .