Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Grand Gala Ball

It's all about the gown

Pat Breen chose a black-and-white ball gown that was a highlight of the Oscar de la Renta fall 2009 collection. "I really have a lot of black and a lot of white, but not mixed together," she said. "I just fell in love with it."

Bill Olive

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Grand Gala Ball seemed toned down from previous years. But you couldn't tell it from the glamorous attire worn by Houston's Smart Set.

Laura Casey picked this sunny John Galliano gown because good friend Becca Cason Thrash "told me to." Casey was in great spirits because her divorce was just finalized.

Bill Olive

Laura Casey picked this sunny John Galliano gown because good friend Becca Cason Thrash "told me to." Casey was in great spirits because her divorce was just finalized.

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