i couldn't get past #1! but if i have to pick a second fav, it would be a tie between # 7 and # 8!

Definitely #1, you look so glamorous!

1 is stunning!!!!!!!

Thank you all so much! With your help I have narrowed my selection to #1 and 8. I think I am leaning towards #1 just because it does look pretty formal and I don't know if I have another opportunity to wear such outfit any time soon...
I also have my mom's birthday dinner at the restaurant this Saturday so maybe I can wear #8 there?

^perfect conclusion^

Sveta - 1, 2 & 7 are my personal favorites but I think you look drop dead elegant in every picture. You can't choose wrong. Which feels the best, most comfortable and poweful to you?

Well, I was going to say #1, with #8 as a close follow up, but I see you've already decided that!

So I'm going to post anyway, to say that all these outfits are fantastic. And good for you trying them all on to help you decide... I'd be doing it 5 minutes before I had to leave, or the guests were to arrive, and there would be a huge pile of stuff on my bed to deal with later...

I have not read responses yet, but #1 really jumped out at me. The earrings take it up a notch in festivity, but the whole effect is really beautiful and totally party-worthy.

They all look fantastic though. It would be hard for you to go wrong with so many wonderful choices! Just shows you how spectacular your wardrobe is.

Conclusion is brilliant, Sveta! have fun both events!:-)

Agree that for the occasion, number one is a stand-out. Great looks! I also liked number 5 a lot. These are great looks for you, Sveta and you may well find the opportunity to wear several of them. Have fun!

Yes Zap <grinning>.
gryffin, I liked them all - that's why I could not decide! To Eliza's point I do hope to find opportunitis to wear all these combinations...
Elizabeth, I do it too, hiding in my bedroom and frantically deciding what to wear when guests are already in. Looks like when I am going out I prepare better but when I am hosting I am too preoccupied with food preparation and outfit goes on the back burner...
Janet, I was thinking that maybe earrings are too much here...on the other hand I do want to look more festive than every day at work so maybe they are fine...
Thank you all again for helping me out!

Number 1 steals the show in my opinion!!!