Which to choose?

 I went to Costume College last summer for the first time. Those of us from Nevada who were there decided to make new outfits for this coming year's Gala night. We decided to make outfits in Nevada's Blue and Silver. Doesn't matter what time period or style, so long as we all coordinate with colors. So, here's my dilemma: I don't know what style dress to make. So, below, I've compiled a photolisting of the style of dresses that make me drool and that I think will look good with my fabric (and on me!). I also want something that is Gala-worthy. Meaning that it will stand out among the crowd. It needs to be something that either has a bodacious quality to it, or a superior workmanship quality to it, or just simply extremely lovely.

I need your help. Please help me decide which style to make.(Oh, and I'll also be wearing this on my cruise with my mom in May!)

This is a picture of my fabric. In real life, it's more silvery and  the embroidered "leaves" have more of a blue sheen to them. The under fabric is a pearly silver (I can't remember if it just looks more white in the picture, or if we chose a different shade than what's in this picture.) I will have royal blue accents to bring in the Nevada Blue.

 The first few dresses are from the late 1800's (1890-1900). This is one of my favorite eras.

#1 This one's pretty easy to imagine since it's the right color already. I love all the flowers on it. And it definitely makes a statement. Which a Gala dress should. I love the form fitted bodice, all the swag, and the neckline. And wouldn't you know it, this is a Worth gown. I've always loved (most of) their gowns!

#2 - I love the overall style of this. I love the simple lines, yet the beautiful fabric gives it elegance. I could also see this one with some blue fabric flowers around the neckline. However, I think my fabric is too busy to put blue flowers on around the skirt like these silver ones, so not sure how else I would bring in the blue (unless it's a very Worth style smattering of flowers wherever I think looks good! ;-)

#3 - Again, I love the simplicity of this one. Yet it is elegant at the same time. I also love the neckline treatment of this one with the shear sleeves. And I love that one bodacious flower on the bodice. Oh, I also love that the bodice is not typical. (btw, in case you're wondering, yes, this is a Worth gown!)

 Now we're getting into a different Era. I love this era, too (1910's) and I think it's appropriate since this year is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. And therein lies one of my dilemmas; there will probably be quite a few Titanic Era dresses this coming year at CoCo. If I want my costume to stand out, should I do that era?

#4 - I love that this one combines the 1910's era dress with the 1890 dress at the beginning (#1) with the swag and the flowers. I do not like the neckline on this one, but that's be easy enough to alter. I also like that it's actually fitted through the bodice.

#5 - (the one on the right) I love that swag in the front, the shear sleeves, and the overall style. It's soft and inviting, but still elegant.

#6 - I actually like the sleeves on this one. Reminds me of "butterfly sleeves". I also like the lifted front to reveal the under layer.

#7  - (the one on the right) - After some of the others, this one seems a little ho-hum, until I imagine it in my silver fabric as the overlay with the royal blue as the bandeau, and possibly even the underskirt.

 Ok, now you've seen them all. Let me know which one you all like the best!