Socialites Carry On Bravely At Memorial Sloan Kettering Ball!
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s 2nd annual Spring Ball held, at The Plaza Hotel, is an old-school pre-recession-type gala. And Muffie Potter Aston, Tory Burch, Shoshanna – and Kathy Lee and Hoda? – fought the good fight!
The Good:
I’ve a few qualms about the fit of Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss’ skirt at points, but as a rule I do think she designs very well for curves – which is to say, her own figure.
Tory Burch does another sort of classic safe chic altogether: the Canvas for Jewels!
Helen Lee Schifter’s Cassini-esque floral is, sadly, one of the few touches of whimsy. And as such may be controversial!
The Bad:
Oh dear, Hoda’s frock does her lovely figure no favors!
Meanwhile, Kathy Lee could use a touch more structure, a dash more modernity, and, while we’re at it, a completely different palette! Silk charmeuse is rarely commensurate with dignity.
Muffie Potter Aston does saloon madam by way of Oz – oddly looks completely appropriate for a society ball. And in truth the more I look, the more I love.
What Say You?
Okay, we saw Andrea Mitchell in a long version of this earlier in the week. What do we think of Jamee Gregory’s country club special?
On the one hand, Jill Zarin’s bodice is pulling and the gown puts one in mind of Fonda-era aerobics. On the other, do you like the defiance?