First lady Michelle Obama is embracing spring with the strapless floral gown she wore to Thursday’s White House dinner for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The deep blue dress by Jason Wu, who also designed the first lady’s inaugural gowns, featured a playful flower pattern and asymmetrical draping. Mrs. Obama wore her hair in full, loose waves, with long bangs swept to one side.
Trudeau’s wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, also went floral in a bright purple dress with coral flower trim by Canadian designer Lucian Matis.
The two women also sported springtime looks earlier Thursday for a welcome ceremony at the White House. Obama chose a sleeveless, green and black frock by Toronto-born Tanya Taylor. Grégoire-Trudeau wore a knee-length red and pink dress by Matis
With the dress by Wu, who grew up in Canada, the first lady continues her tradition of wearing dresses to White House dinners by designers representing the nation being honored.