The Dreaded Ball..

...is coming up March 30th. Okay I guess it wouldn't be so dreaded if I didn't look like a fat cow and have to be so picky about what style gown to wear. It's the 1st Brigade Combat Team's Ball so it will be rather big & it is going to be in Savannah on the river front. It will be a lot of fun, I made our reservations yesterday so we'll just have to worry about getting to our room :) Anyway, my friend is going to make my gown so I went and picked up a pattern last night. It's a very basic empire waist (heard they are very forgiving of the mid section ;) ) and now I just have to get the material....oh where to begin...the color?? Should have heard Fee last night talking about all these beautiful colors. I thought that *maybe* since it will be technically Spring I should "live" a little and actually have some color, I always wear black to these things. Here's the pattern just in case some of you would like to take a looksie...of course the style I am going to have her make is the black stlye. It has the sheer little sleeves & sheer overlay, cause you know I have to have these fat arms somewhat covered....So I need your help guys, not that any of you ever really read this boring ass thing, but what color(s) should I go for??? Nothing too damn wild & crazy, sure as hell don't want to be the main attraction, if you know what I mean, but should I stick with black or add a little color??