Attending A Gala Gifts

"Sorry, black tie only!"

Ladies not wearing crinolines at a party

"Now here's one that has the glamour above the table."

"It must be neat to be so well-bred you don't have to try."

"I thought we decided you were going to 'check' that."

Tonite: Gala Costume Party. Got your costume for the big party? No, I'll just part my hair on the other side and go as my own reflection.

Return from a Suburban Party

Man in a Tuxedo

Blue Dress and Feather

Evening Gown

Sloaney Pony.

'Yes! The momentum's going to shift now. Our home fan is starting to make some noise!'

Man at penthouse party walks out onto terrace and is startled to see the Earth, instead of the moon, shining in the sky.

"Are you looking to accentuate or camouflage?"

All dressed up and no place to go

Elegant woman in backless dress.

"I hope you don't call that a party face."

Girl's hair comes unfastened as a dance is about to begin

How to read the dress code?

I am your BIGGEST fan!

"The Duke and Duchess of A.T. & T., the Count and Countess of Citicorp, the Earl of Exxon, and the Marchioness of Avco. The Duke of Warnaco..."

"How much longer, roughly, will you be introducing me as a 'disgruntled Republican'?"

Zoo Society Costume Party. Lot's of people had the same idea --- We're surrounded by fake gnus.

'He hasn't missed a turnout in ten years!'

"Do excuse me, I've got a nuttiness allergy."

The nonprofit dog fight.

'I don't like her line of gossip - it's never about anyone I know.'

"They call me the king of railroad salvage - 'they' being my wife, actually."

"You've got to blurb me to her."

'Here. Don't forget to put on your 'party face'.'

"Oh, my, I can tell—everybody in there has read Barbara Tuchman."

"I didn't realise it was a formal do."

"I'd like you two to meet Will and Diane Clampett. Will is the powerful chairman and chief executive officer of a large multinational corporation, and Diane is his passive-aggressive wife."

"He's my escort, and he's a teddy bear."

"Edwin says Cole Porter is overrated."