For First Lady Michelle Obama's final Kennedy Center Honors, no sparkle was left behind.
After eight years of attending the annual ceremony, FLOTUS has become an expert about finding gowns that pair Washington polish with a sartorial punch all her own. Sunday night proved to be the stylish pièce de résistance on those eight years when she stepped into the Kennedy Center Opera House in an off-the-shoulder gown designed by Gucci covered with metallic pink and green floral embroidery. It marked one of the only times Obama has worn the brand, though it does follow her rose gold chainmail dress by fellow Italian label Atelier Versace for her final state dinner.
While Oscar winner Al Pacino, gospel singer Staples, pianist Martha Argerich, singer-songwriter James Taylor and Eagles members Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh were the official honorees of the evening for their lifetime contributions to American culture, it was the first lady who captivated the room for the last time in her official post.
In honor of Michelle Obama's final Kennedy Center Honors, here's a look back at all of the holiday dress inspiration she's given us with these eight looks:
Year: 2009
Designer: Peter Soronen
Michelle Obama kicked off her first year as First Lady in a safe and simple, but elegant orchid strapless gown with a strand of jewels adorning her neck.
Year: 2010
Designer: Naeem Khan
Sporting one of her most-worn designers, Obama stunned in a scarlet embroidered gown perfect for the holiday season.
Year: 2011
Designer: Vera Wang
For one of her first appearances as first lady, FLOTUS opted for this royal blue strapless ruched gown with an ornate skirt.
Year: 2012
Designer: Michael Kors
Obama introduced sparkle into her looks early on with this metallic gown with a glistening rhinestone-encrusted neckline.
Year: 2013
Designer: Marchesa
We were green with envy over this emerald off-the-shoulder Grecian gown.
Year: 2014
Designer: Monique Lhuillier
While Meryl Streep may have been in attendance that year, FLOTUS stole the show in this stunning blush column gown embellished with beading that made her sparkle with every step.
Year: 2015
Designer: Oscar de la Renta
Never one to shy away from prints, Obama tried out this bold blue and black floral ballgown last year, proving once again there's not a silhouette she can't rock.
Year: 2016
Designer: Gucci
As the grand finale, FLOTUS pulled eight years of fashion notes into one show-stopping number.