The president and first lady were dropping in on 10 official balls Tuesday night, kicking up their heels after a day of pomp and ceremony in the US capital.
(It marked Haider Ackermann's third collection as creative director of Tom Ford.) The plunging shift dress could've been vintage, plucked straight from '90s collection
In terms of dresses, Nicole Kidmans US$2 million haute couture gown by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the 1997 ceremony topped the list, but not for nearly as long
Lightweight fabrics with some structure like cotton, linen blends, or crepe are great choices
Long dresses usually touched the floor hiding any evidence of shoes altogether
This set includes a matching vest for a refined, layered look that maintains a sharp, professional silhouette throughout the day