In 10 days I have been invited to the opening night for our new city theatre. I am a guest of one of the people on the board and we will have a meal out first, then cocktails at the theatre and then a show to view. It is midsummer, and I expect there will be a full range of formality levels and creativity on display. I live in a regional city not a large capital
city.

My options are:

1. Black dress with split - would wear yellow mules to make it less formal and more creative. Only worn once to black tie awards night.

2.Zebra print dress - with yellow
Mules or black flats- fun but not always the best in a photo. I have worn this about eight to ten times total in just over a year.

3.Black midaxi dress with tee top-
Most casual but could layer with jewelry and wear dressy shoes. This has had 20 plus wears in just over a year.

4.1970s style blush midi dress - with white wedge sandals. Most creative dress. Worn four times in total in three years.

5.Blue floral midi dress - this is pretty and comfortable but the print is busy and is a bit dated. But I do like the dress. Worn about six to seven times over four years.

6.Palazzo pants and black top. Easy and very much me. But I have worn this a lot - the pants over 30 times.

I expect there to be lots of photos as it is that type of occasion. I am a bit player here and in no way the lead, but that is a consideration.

I am leaning to three of these and away from three but interested in your thoughts.