How would you dress 'smart casual' for evening event?

[palomadove]

What the title says. In the past, this particular event has been black tie, but the recession is scaling it down this year.

I guess men will wear lounge suits, but any suggestions for what I should wear?

Shift dress maybe?

[palomadove]

Anyone???

[Trebuchet]

I'd say jeans, heels and nice top.

[aftereight]

Tunic shape shift dress, opaques and shoe boots or longer boots.
Or a wrap dress and long boots, and statement necklace or cuff.