Michelle Obama
Throughout her husband's political campaign, Michelle Obama quietly made political statements about herself without even realising it. Every outfit she wore was scrutinised, dissected and eventually given a verdict.
She has been hailed as a style icon many times over, but what she will wear to her husband's inauguration has been the hot subject of debate for week now, and the slightest slip up, could send her newly found style status spiraling.
Michelle was heavily criticised for her Narciso Rodriguez red and black "lava lamp" shift dress, which she chose to wear on the evening of the election, so this time around she must avoid a repeat fashion faux pas.
Anything flashy and ridiculously expensive will not go down well with the American people, especially since we are in the midst of an economic recession.
She must keep it simple, elegant and classy; all the things which Michelle, whether she realises it or not has become synonymous with, since she was first shown off to the American people.
The inaugural ball will be a huge test for her, as it will reflect what her style is to become while she is at the White House, as many a past first lady has experienced.
Designers are clamouring to dress her and the fashion world is watching with baited breath, to see what creation is chosen for her to make her official debut.
We have a sneaky suspicion that her choice of designer will be none other than Narciso Rodriguez for the event, seeing that she has favoured the designer in the past.
Although tonight is undoubtedly Obama's moment in the spotlight, waiting in the wings is his stylish and chic wife, who is about to become just as important on the world fashion stage.