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.

Janet Gurwich purchased this slinky Chado Ralph Rucci gown when designer Ralph Rucci made a personal appearance at the Best Dressed luncheon a few months ago. "I thought it was sophisticated and sexy," she said.

Events-MFAH Ball Oct. 2009-Janet Gurwitch

Photo by Bill Olive

Janet Gurwich purchased this slinky Chado Ralph Rucci gown when designer Ralph Rucci made a personal appearance at the Best Dressed luncheon a few months ago. "I thought it was sophisticated and sexy," she said.

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