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[quote=Anonymous]Take a victory lap, 13:56!  You picked the winner.  :)

This is OP.  Again, I am thankful to you all for your suggestions and (mostly) constructive advice.  Here's the wrap-up (for those of you who have been on tenterhooks, waiting to hear the result).

Method:  I ordered 5 dresses -- 4 of which were suggested by posters here and 1 which I found myself.  The dresses ranged in price from $90 to $360.  They included two fit-and-flare styles, two sheaths, and one that was described as A-line, but which I think is more like a shift.  All dresses were black or navy; one dress had sequins and one had lace; 3 of the dresses were midi-length and two were just above the knee.  I modeled the dresses for my daughter, my son's girlfriend, my close friend and neighbor, and my husband.

Result:  The unanimous winner was the Calvin Klein highlighted below, which was, incidentally, the least expensive dress.  It is classic, elegant and, dare I say, demurely sexy.  I'm having the sleeves and hem shortened just a tad.

Insights gleaned:  The winning dress was a stealth candidate.  Looking at it online and even when I first took it out of the package, my reaction was "meh".  I probably wouldn't even have ordered it except that several posters commented enthusiastically on the original post.  This is why God invented crowd-sourcing.

quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm about your height and size but in my 40s.

Since it said cocktail attire, I would wear a knee-length solid dress with short sleeves or 3/4 sleeves in a fabric which is formal and not too flowy. Black or jewel-toned.

Ralph Lauren Black or Navy Off the Shoulder
https://www.ralphlauren.com/women-clothing-dresses/crepe-off-the-shoulder-cocktail-dress/0077886042.html?utm_source=CSE

[b]Calvin Klein Scuba Crepe Chiffon Sleeve A-line
https://www.zappos.com/p/womens-calvin-klein-scuba-crepe-chiffon-sleeve-aline-dress-indigo-indigo/product/9999835/color/70087[/b]

If you wanted to wear a blouse and pants, something dressier, like taffeta:
https://alexevenings.com/products/3-4-sleeve-surplice-stretch-taffeta-blouse-with-tie-waist-detail?variant=43149634175232

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These are all good suggestions[/quote]

Ding ding ding! These are all winners! 
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Thank you. *takes a bow*

I work in a public facing job and attend a ton of events. Just trying to be helpful. [/quote][/quote]

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