Costume Institute Gala: Shopping The Couture

So if tonight were the night I was stepping out onto 5th & 83rd, and ascending the red swathed stairs of the MET to take a seat in the company...of well, anyone who is deemed someone by Ms. Wintour, what would I wear? I did a bit of couture diving at style.com, cause really if you aren't wearing couture tonight, you are so plebeian. Not to mention, if you don't go couture you may have to deal with the horror of someone else in your frock...can you imagine? So help me decide....

The detailing on the jacket of this grey Dior is simply breathe taking. I have always believe that if you are going to do Couture you must DO IT. Which is why I went first to the House of Dior, as Galliano shows what a $50k gown should look like. And remember that most of these dresses, especially Dior are styled to a tee, once the doo-dads, 'scuse me accouterments are taken off, they are quite wearable and simply to die for.

I love the mille feuille of these two dresses, and the coloring is so beautiful, the train on the burgundy one may be a bit much for the cocktail hour though

Ok, without gloves, and a more simple pair of shoes, this dress will certainly turn heads. Who else would be in this color combo? And really, if I am going to step out, I have to STEP OUT. But I am wondering if Ms. Wintour would laugh at me like a Japanese tourist on the Rue St. Honore.
STUNNING...Although, I dont know about the color, maybe a lil too Cinderella goes to the party?
Now, on to Givenchy....I love the braiding detail around the bodice, but I am feeling a little more pizazz then this dress...although it would be so chic for another event.

So, over to Chanel, and my love, Mr. Lagerfeld. I LOVE THIS TUNIC. I mean I would sell my first born child for this tunic. I guess it could also be called a mini-dress, but whatever it is the reason that Karl is the BOSS. This one I have to bookmark, certainly in the top 3 outfit choices...of course with different accessories (unless the lace eye mask thing will get me ALT's digits)
Now, I take it to the other master, Mr. Armani. Not that I would wear a suit to the gala, but that jacket with a pair of very well tailored, Dior-Homme-ish pants in the color of that skirt would be so divine. Remember Kate Moss a few years ago in her Hedi Slimane for Dior Homme suit at the Costume Institute? I think a strong pant suit could make a statement. Only thing is I am 25 (again), perhaps I would look a bit Nan Kempner circa 2004?

More Armani Prive above, love both dresses, similar but I would say the one on the bottom is a bit more forgiving if I decide to actually eat something...wait, are you allowed to eat in the same hall as Ms. Wintour? I feel like she would have strict rules about that.
I love love love this Elie Saab, the coloring is so fresh and vibrant while at the same time subtle. Hmmm, I think this one is bookmarkable.

Mr. Saab again, I LOVE this dress, it is so young and sassy but still subtle...So far this one is #1