Sartorial Splendor at the Flyer Awards Gala

Francine A
(with Laurent N)

Once again, Flyers dressed to impress at the 2014 Annual Flyers Awards Gala. 

We are all indebted to Bob C for his fabulous Red Carpet photos. 

Studies in Scarlet

Amy S with her Beau
(Paul)

Amy S looked adorable in a bright red dress with a lattice neckline.  Sharon B, was elegant in her tea length red dress.  Susanne F, who is about to celebrate her golden anniversary with Jerry F, wore a chic red dress that hit just below the knee.  Andrea K shone in a floor-length crimson gown.  Jodie F, Daphine C and Cheryl Sp dazzled in ruby red dresses.

Susanne and Jerry F

Jewel Tones

Ruby red was not the only jewel tone at the ball.   Lara K, Noirin L, Louise C, Joanna C and Lisa M wore gleaming sapphire gowns. Jena T, Rachel B, and Laura G chose amethyst. Cortie E and Deborah B wore garnet. Cassandra G opted for a deep emerald gown. Marcy W's silver cocktail dress sparkled as though it were made of diamonds. Colleen R wore a gown the color of opals.

Colleen R

Maggie Schwartz and Anne Halpern chose short pearl grey frocks with lovely draping  Megan Tracy accented her black dress with a deep burgundy shawl. Karen Harris’s dusky purple gown was detailed with studs.

Karen H with Andreas W

Fine Prints

Debbie P with Dave K

Flyer women made bold statements in patterned dresses.  Master of Ceremonies Debbie P co-hosted the awards ceremony in a pink, orange and black pattern that could have come straight from the walls of MOMA.  Julie W was a breath of spring in a tiered turquoise print dress. Fran B accepted her super veteran award in a flawless black and white print dress. Esperanza V, out for a night out with ultramarathoner Scott M, evoked the tropics in her flowered gown.

Constanze L chose a small print in black and white. Martha M and Kathy K wore Flyer black and red.  Laura P opted for a muted animal print. Renate S combined prints and ruffles in her black and white number. Liz K opted for a deep blue tweed pattern.

Martha M with Richard S

The Indispensable Little Black Dress

Flyers demonstrated why the little black dress remains the indispensable choice for a night out. From Pei A’s strapless numbers to Nina P-T’s handkerchief hem, the LBD showed its infinite variety.  Elizabeth A, Noel C, Dorian D’A B, Cheryl St, Tracey A, Emily A, Justine K, Joyce S, Francine A, Janna G-E, Jeanine H, Naomi R, Lisa S, and Luiza S were the height of chic in their midnight black frocks, each with its own detailing.  Jocelyn T’s black dress included a diagonal flower pattern.  Stephanie P, Joy G and Deb M looked seriously elegant in floor-length black gowns. 

Nina P-T

One-Shouldered

The one-shouldered trend so prevalent on the runways made its way to Battery Gardens. Sarah Dahl danced the night away in a one-shouldered, blue bandeau dress. Wendy Shao wore a ruffled blue cocktail dress with a single jeweled strap. Khris Della Pace flaunted a one-shouldered cocktail dress with a dazzling sequined top.

YSL Lives

The black pantsuit designed by Yves Saint Laurent is often cited as the greatest game changer in modern women’s fashion. YSL’s influence was evident at the Gala.  Liz G was the picture of elegance in fitted black pants, impeccable white shirt and short black jacket.  Kettia M chose a romper with high-waisted black pants and a ruffled white shirt. Liz C sported black pants and a black lace top.

Liz G

Lace

Lace is no longer just for brides.  Jennifer O, Jeanine H, Catie B and Sandy A were adorned in black lace. Dana McL’s lace gown was in dusky purple. Elle G wore a dress with a lace overlay. Friederike E had one of the most original dresses of the evening, a short white sheath with a long-sleeved lace overlay.  Stephanie T sported a black skirt with a white lace top. Nora S exemplied le rouge et le noir in a deep red sheath with a black lace overlay.

Stephanie T in Lace with
Husband Ray T and Wendy S

Nora S

Flyer Men Wore Clothes, Too

Richard B with
Dorian D'A

Flyer men also made an effort to dress to impress. Dave K, Pat D, Francisco R,  Richard B, Tom M, Doug R, Jerry F, Richard G, Bill S and Ed F evoked George Clooney in black tie.

Alan G and Mark R wore Flyer ties.

Abel B with Liz C

The Fashion Forward award goes to Abel B and his sky blue suit with light pink piping.  

-Francine A.