Huh? Am I supposed to see what they are exhibiting or something?
I thought you said the reception was being held in a gallery?
I'm just saying simple and classic is usually better in a gallery so you don't run the risk of potentially wearing something that clashes and looks weird against the works being displayed in the room.
It is being held in a gallery, but I don't get dressing for what's on the walls.
I actually like the first dress better. I think what the previous poster was saying is that if there are pictures taken, you don't want your dress to look bad if there is a painting in the background. Both of these options are fairly neutral however, so I don't think it will be an issue either way.