Fashion choices for first ladies on Inauguration day are big decisions. This dress is your coming out statement, and as the First Lady gowns later reside in the Smithsonian this one stays with you for a long time! (forever)

Fashion designers around the world are interested and weighing in on what they think would work for Michelle.

This isn't a fashion decision to take lightly, says Bridget Foley, executive editor of W magazine and Women's Wear Daily. She recommends that Obama try on many looks before making her final choice.

"I'd like to see Michelle Obama take the elegant route -- and push it," she adds. "There are so many wonderful clothes out there but so often people in the public arena think they have to play it safe. I think she should really look around and try something long and curvy -- with color. That would work."

A strong color, symbolic of a strong, confident woman, was a consistent answer from fashion designers who were asked about their vision for Obama.- BY SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Detroit Free Press

I hope she makes a bold but elegant choice! So far I have loved everything except I didn't totally "get" the dress on 11/4?!?

I Love that she has her own style and that she wears her clothes she doesn't let her fashion wear her.

For fun, see how you do on this Past-Inaugural Dress quiz. I got them all right. :-)

See Hillary's Dress and read more about the First Ladies' exhibition, here.