What to wear to private school Gala Fundraiser?

[BeachBum]

It will be held in the ballroom of a local high end resort....late March. We live in the deep south and have been having weather in the mid 70's for weeks already.
It's called a "wine tasting gala" ... tix are $100/ couple.

I'm just not sure how dressy etc. Invite doesn't say.

I'm looking for suggestions?

If anyone feels like shopping specifically for me I'm a size 10 and 5'9". Pretty proportional, with a tummy.
I don't really want to stand out from the crowd, but my taste is a bit edgier more funky and I don't want to hide that either. My kids are new at the school (next year) and I will be making a first impression and meeting a lot of new people.

[hillview]

I'd go cocktail. LBD or something similar. Up side is no one will remember :)

[SnuggleBuggles]

3 different Anthropoligie have caught my eye. They can work if the event is on the casual end of dressy or even if dressy, imo:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses/23831167.jsp
either color, with funky jewelry:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses/24724130.jsp
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses/24381253.jsp

[Jai]

What time is it?

[goldenpig]

Here's a bunch of Nordstrom Rack dresses, I don't know what appeals to you?

I have these exact dresses and can vouch for them working on an apple bod:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sue-wong-ribbon-trim-illusion-dress/3196848?origin=category&resultback=688
(wine colored dress, perfect for wine tasting!)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-asymmetric-stretch-satin-sheath-dress/3240759?origin=category&resultback=516

I have similar dresses by the same designer in slightly different colors/fabrics/patterns:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-notched-neck-taffeta-sheath-dress/3209789?origin=related-3209789-60141129-0-2

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-side-twist-faux-wrap-jersey-dress/3222683?origin=category&resultback=2924

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/t-tahari-vivian-halter-dress/3227473?origin=category&resultback=7709

And I have this LBD coming to me, just ordered it a couple days ago, looks like only a size 10 is left (you should grab it!):
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/david-meister-cutaway-shoulder-beaded-matte-jersey-dress/3085323?origin=category&resultback=2408

There's a bunch more at the Rack online, check it out!
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/rack-womens-apparel?origin=leftnav#category=b60141129%7Cf80008 02&type=category&page=1&sort=featured&sortreverse=0&size=regularm&instoreavailability=false&lastfilter=size&sizeFinderId=2&partial=0&pagesize=100

[SnuggleBuggles]

I just saw this and thought it had potential, especially with good accessories:
http://www.bluefly.com/Donna-Morgan-hollyhock-stretch-crepe-pleated-skirt-cap-sleeve-dress/cat650104/314972001/detail.fly

[BeachBum]

Thanks for the thoughts and links.

I ended up going to dillards yesterday and tried on about 10 million dresses. it was one of those bad shopping days where nothing works and you just want to cry!
I ended up buying a LBD that looked nice on me, but wasn't particularly remarkable.

If I find something better, great, but if not at least this will be fine.
Now I'm off to find shoes....
Glitter? really?

[katydid1971]

I'm not a glitter shoe person. With a LBD I would go leopard or red or with a cool print.
http://www.dsw.com/shoe/report+signature+montauk+leopard+pump?prodId=dsw12 prod3770091&category=cat20006
http://www.dsw.com/shoe/sm+women%27s+evan+pump?prodId=240406&category=cat20006
http://www.dsw.com/shoe/madden+girl+landdon+pump?prodId=237378&category=cat20006

[mikala]

I have these exact dresses and can vouch for them working on an apple bod:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sue-wong-ribbon-trim-illusion-dress/3196848?origin=category&resultback=688
(wine colored dress, perfect for wine tasting!)


I :heartbeat: this dress!