Designers including Rodarte, Halston and previous White House favourite Marchesa have all submitted sketches for 45-year-old Michelle's inaugural ball on Tuesday.

The designer of her gown, however, remains a secret, although grapevine reports suggest that the First Lady in waiting would most probably go for an unknown designer or even a High Street label.

Michael Flowers, from Chicago, who has been styling Michelle's hair since she was 18, was flown into Washington on Sunday to prepare the tresses of his most famous client for Tuesday's inauguration ceremony.

Already being touted as the next Jackie Kennedy, Michelle with her simple yet sharp dressing sense has a lot to match up to 'Jackie O' who had set an international trend with her bouffant hairstyles and peg pants. Jackie had worn a self designed floor length gown for her inaugural ball.