Dresses on the brain

I have several big events coming up that require a fabulous new dress. First, Richard's office Christmas party in early December. It's not too fancy, but I like to dress up, so I use it as an excuse. Second, Richard's little sister, Karen, is getting married December 27. Her colors are burgundy and blues and she asked that people who want to feel a part of the group wear a coordinating color. Third, my little sister, Ruth, is getting married January 9. (Don't even get me started on the craziness that will be our holiday travelling!) Her colors are maroon and fuchsia and yellow. Now, just a side note in case you didn't know, "burgundy" and "maroon" are basically the same color. So that means I could wear the same dress to both of those events. And burgundy/maroon also happens to be an appropriate color to wear to a Christmas party. So I figure I can buy one twice-as-expensive-as-normal dress to wear to all three events and still claim to be saving money since I'm not buying three dresses! Wa-who!!!

I've spent the last two days scouring the internet for an appropriate dress. It is not easy! (Although also not all together unpleasant. I do love to shop.) And now I give you my fav five dresses. And, quite, frankly, I'm not sure any of them is "the one". You tell me.

Option 1: An Ann Klein Sateen Sheath dress. I'm not sure if it's really the right color (is "Cerise" another name for maroon and burgundy or is it really more pink-ish?) or if it would work modesty-wise looking at those sleeves.

Option 2: A stretch Wrap dress. Possibly my favorite, but again I'm not so sure that the color is right. Too red?

Option 3: A Tahari ASL Ponte dress. Kinda retro but in a very now kind of way. Way too "raspberry" if the picture is true to color.

Option 4: A velvet and sparkly mesh dress. Too matronly? Not really me? Too 80's? Definitely my least favorite.

Option 5: Jones New York Matte Jersey with a brooch. Ok fine, it's not maroon or burgundy or any shade anywhere near them. But it's just a gorgeous dress so I had to add it to the file.

Opinions?

Don't worry. I'm going to the mall tonight for more shopping. I seriously dreamt about these dresses last night. I must have flipped through literally hundreds and maybe thousands of dresses yesterday and I've been at it again today!