Updated Oct. 18, 2016: Obamas’ final state dinner

During Michelle Obama’s time as first lady, she has made a point, particularly at state dinners, of wearing gowns by designers whose backgrounds and cultures reflect the countries being honored.

Tuesday night was no exception, as she wore a dress from Atelier Versace, an Italian designer, to greet the Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy and his wife, Agnese Landini.

Here, a look back at previous years.