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Inaugural Dresses

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

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The First Lady's Opening Ceremonies Coat and Dress

Peggy Jennings dress

Peggy Jennings' sketch for the Opening Ceremonies outfit.

Whitehouse.gov

Peggy Jennings' design for the first event on Jan. 19 is a bouclé wool coat and dress in light green, with ivory grosgrain ribbon. The matching dress is jewel neck, long sleeve and column dress.

Peggy Jennings is a New York-based designer who has been in business two decades; her collection sells in specialty stores and trunk shows (where customers can pick custom fit and colors), according to her website.

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