What Will Michelle Obama Wear?

Will the new First Lady choose an American designer or will Michelle Obama select a dress from a European house? Will she wear something classically elegant (Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera) or will she opt for something edgier (Rodarte, Zac Posen)? And the color: will it be strong, clear brights (red, electric blue) or neutrals (navy, black, cream)?

I wish I had some sort of inside sneak peek to give you, but because her inaugural outfits are a closely guarded secret all I can offer is speculation. I would love it if Michelle Obama would choose an American designer (even better: an American woman designer). I think she may opt for a classic look with a bit of a twist, possibly something one-shouldered to serve as a face-flattering feature because she's done that before with pearls, bows, etc. And finally, because the First Lady's dress is an important message to set the tone for her role in the administration, I think she may choose a strong color like red (strength) or blue (trustworthiness) , possibly even yellow (optimism).

We'll find out Tuesday, and we'll have details of all of her inaugural outfits here.