Fashion Inaugural Galas: Best-Dressed Stars By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 21, 2009 @ 02:57PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic Inaugural Galas: Best-Dressed Stars 01 of 10 Anne Hathaway Jeff Vespa/WireImage Although Michelle Obama was the belle of the Inaugural balls, Anne Hathaway held her own in Dior at the Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball. The actress accessorized her brilliant crimson gown with C. Greene earrings and a Sara Weinstock ring. 02 of 10 Demi Moore Kevin Mazur/WireImage For the Youth Inaugural Ball, Demi Moore chose a sculptural Donna Karan dress from the designer's pre-fall collection. She added sparkle with onyx and ruby earrings, a diamond and onyx panther bracelet and a spike ring, all from Cartier. 03 of 10 Marisa Tomei Albert Ferreira/Startraks Photo The Wrestler star Marisa Tomei channeled '50s chic at the Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball in a bateau-neck Giambattista Valli dress with a full skirt. 04 of 10 Jennifer Lopez Mitch Dumke /Landov Jennifer Lopez took to the stage at the Western Inaugural Ball in a mint-green chiffon gown from Marchesa. The single-shoulder design featured embroidered insets. 05 of 10 Rosario Dawson Kevin Mazur/WireImage Rosario Dawson helped to host the Youth Inaugural Ball in a black satin corset gown from Dolce & Gabbana. The Seven Pounds star played up the formfitting design with loose locks and chandelier earrings. 06 of 10 Beyonce Brian Snyder/Landov Beyonce serenaded the First Couple in a sophisticated bejeweled Armani Prive gown in pale lavender. 07 of 10 Ashley Judd Joe Kohen/Getty Images For the Inaugural Purple Ball, Ashley Judd selected a draped single-shoulder gown by Monique Lhuillier. The actress accentuated the ethereal chiffon look with pearl drop earrings. 08 of 10 Rihanna Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Rihanna showed off her signature style at the RIAA and Feeding America Inauguration Charity Ball in a single-strap Jasmine Di Milo minidress in bright mimosa. 09 of 10 Kerry Washington Michael Tran/FilmMagic At the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball, Kerry Washington played up her shape in a leg-baring tulle couture gown from Georges Chakra. 10 of 10 Maria Menounos Michael Tran/FilmMagic Access Hollywood 's Maria Menounous walked the red carpet at the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball in a one-shoulder gown with a pleated bodice. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit