Okay, everybody -- thank you so much!

I'm going to stick with the black kimono for the event. I'm hoping I won't be wearing it a whole lot anyway (to Sona's point) but I do need some insurance against the air conditioning. Rae, I agree with you about the blues...IRL the blue kimono and dress just don't seem to work all that well together, much as I might have wished that.

I'll post a separate K/R thread on the kimonos and jacket with alternate stylings.

Really appreciate your thoughts.

Amazing, Suz! These all look fantastic - what a great style on you. I think I prefer the 1st, 3rd and 4th examples but the black kimono is just killer!

Okay, I read the other kimono post first, and now I am even more sure that I prefer the cream one to everything else. I also like the idea of wearing light colors for evening and standing out in a sea of black. But I see you've made your decision so I'll back through this post to read the comments.

*happy sigh*

I love it when a plan comes together...

Too tough for me to decide! But I can readily justify the choice of the black kimono with it's less boho touch.

Yes! Good choice!