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Beyoncé: Show-stopping at inauguration in Emilio Pucci

Beyoncé wore a killer black velvet and chiffon

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For sure, Michelle Obama looked stunning in her glossy, navy custom Thom Browne ensemble at the inauguration. But Beyoncé, who sung the national anthem, knocked it out of the park in a killer black velvet and chiffon beaded cutout long-sleeved gown from Emilio Pucci's pre-Fall 2013.

She entered wearing a fur coat by Raf Simons for Christian Dior, but removed it for her performance. Of note,...

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Michelle Obama blends rather than blasts on Inauguration Day

First lady Michelle Obama arrives during the presidential

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While her newly cut bangs were notable, Michelle Obama seemed to be sending a quieter, albeit high fashion, message during Inauguration 2013, opting for appropriate yet conservative looks -- some of which she’s worn before -- that had her blending in rather than standing out.

First glimpse of the first lady this morning showed her in a beautifully tailored, custom dark blue modern coat with...

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