Mama Style

So, we have this little Holiday Party next week for the Department of Surgery.  The invitation states "Festive Attire".  I'm not sure what that means, but I'm having fun looking for a dress.  These hospital parties are the adult version of prom, so it's fun to get all gussied up once a year.  The party we normally love to attend (at the hotel where we were married) is being held while we're out of town - I was so bummed.  But considering I'm going to be on a beach with a beverage in hand, I'm sure I'll get over it real quick ;-)

Here are few of my favorites (they're all from Nordstroms...sorry for no links, kids are napping and I have about 30 seconds to pound this out).

When I saw this dress thanks to one of my favorite bad influences in blogland, I knew I needed to try it on.  I ordered it from Nordy's and took advantage of their free shipping.  It fits great - very flattering - and I can maintain my dignity up top if you KWIM.  The only problem is, I worry it may look a little Atlantic City Tartlet in person?  Maybe it's the satin?  With jewelry, I feel like it could get too over the top, fast.

 So then I saw this online...and I love me a one-shoulder dress.  I think it looks a little more conservative and classy, but haven't tried it on yet:

Wouldn't need a necklace!  But maybe a bracelet & some earrings...

 I'm not 100% set on red, and came across these pretties too:

I thought this one was festive.  However, the husband hates lace.  Like, HATES it.  So this one may be out, because let's be honest, I want to look good for him.

Right now I'm leaning toward #2 if it fits decent.  And then there's the whole shoes/jewelry part.  And hair.  And makeup.  OMG I'm 17 again.  The last two actually remind me of my Senior Prom dress, ha!

So heeellllp - what do you like?