Inaugural Ball

Inaugural style went beyond just one gown: from the First Family to the celebrities, everyone brought their A-game to D.C. this weekend.

Turns out Jason Wu was as eager--and as surprised--as the rest of the nation to see which designer Michelle Obama would wear at the Inaugural Ball.

The Inaugural Ball is one of the First Lady's first official appearance in that role. And whether we like it or not, what she wears pkats an integral part in shaping her public image for those four years to come. So how did the First Ladies of the last 50 years deal with such an opportunity or, in some cases, such a challenge?