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Michelle Obama dazzles in red Jason Wu gown at inaugural balls

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the Commander-In-Chief Ball celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2013. President Obama was sworn-in for a second term as the 44th President of the United States. UPI/Justin Sullivan/pool
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the Commander-In-Chief Ball celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2013. President Obama was sworn-in for a second term as the 44th President of the United States. UPI/Justin Sullivan/pool 
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Published: Jan. 21, 2013 at 10:17 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- First lady Michelle Obama wore a custom ruby chiffon and velvet gown by designer Jason Wu at the inaugural balls in Washington Monday night.

UsMagazine.com said the stylish 49-year-old mother of two also wore a handmade diamond embellished ring by Kimberly McDonald paired with Jimmy Choo shoes.

Wu previously created the one-shouldered white frock Mrs. Obama wore in 2009 to the first inauguration celebration for her husband, President Barack Obama.

The president, who looked dapper in a black tuxedo and white bowtie, hit the dance floor at the Commander-in-Chief ball for military families Monday night as Oscar-winning entertainer Jennifer Hudson sang her rendition of Al Green's classic "Let's Stay Together," UsMagazine.com said.

The first couple were also expected to drop by a larger celebration open to the public later in the evening.

Topics: Michelle Obama, Jimmy Choo, Jennifer Hudson, Al Green, Barack Obama, Ed White, First Lady Michelle Obama
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