Houston’s Best Dressed Of 2026 Revealed — See Which Fashionable Rookies and Stylish Returnees Made the Cut
A 44-Year Legacy Grows For Neiman Marcus
By Shelby Hodge //
The 2026 PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed honorees were signed, sealed and delivered over champagne and hors d’oeuvres in the couture salon of Neiman Marcus during the posh reveal party, which held the shiny clutch in giddy anticipation.
The 10 Houston Best Dressed honorees now will be presented at the annual luncheon and Neiman Marcus fashion show, which is set to be held at the Post Oak Hotel on September 17, benefitting the March of Dimes.
The first time Best Dressed honorees are Amanda Boffone, Erica Littlejohn Burnette, Myrtle Jones, Elicia Knolle, Amy Pierce, Gillian Sarofim and Allison Thacker. Honorees returning for their second turn as Best Dressed selections are Ann Ayre, Susan Plank and Leigh Smith.
“Neiman Marcus has been a proud partner of Houston’s Best Dressed for 43 wonderful years,” Neiman Marcus Houston general manager Kathy Leigh told the gathering. “This evening, as we enter our 44th year, this event remains the city’s premier fashion tradition — one that honors not just impeccable style, but a deep commitment to philanthropy and the vital mission of March of Dimes.”
Joining in the program was March of Dimes senior executive director Jen Torres who spoke on the March of Dimes mission of ensuring that all babies and all mothers have healthy experiences during pregnancy and birth.
Anne Neeson, executive vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Foundation, which is Houston Best Dressed luncheon presenting sponsor, shared that more than 31,000 babies were born at Memorial Hermann, more than any other hospital system, thus its support of March of Dimes.
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Chairing the luncheon, remarkably for the third time, is Rosemary Schatzman. She is eagerly taking on the challenge of meeting the goal of raising $1 million, if not more, for March of Dimes. For the record, Schatzman has been nicknamed Rose-money for her ability at topping the scales of fundraising. She and raffle chair Rachel Regan are a determined duo, so fasten your seatbelts people.
What the Houston Best Dressed Class Wore
- Ann Ayre, Versace
- Amanda Boffone, Carolina Herrera
- Erica Littlejohn Burnette, Carolina Herrera
- Myrtle Jones, Schiaparelli
- Elicia Knolle, Balmain blouse, Silvia Tcherassi skirt
- Amy Pierce, Oscar de la Renta
- Susan Plank, Dolce & Gabbana
- Gillian Sarofim, Brandon Maxwell
- Leigh Smith, Dolce & Gabbana
- Allison Thacker, Valentino
PC Seen: Dr. Yvonne Cormier, Cynthia and Bucky Allshouse, Kendall Plank, Cynthia Petrello, Vicky West, Lilly Andress, Daniel Irion and Kirk Kveton, Phyllis Williams, Hallie Vanderhider and Bobby Dees, Merele Yarborough, Dr. Rachel Ellsworth, Gina Gaston, Robe Pierce, Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell, Shafik Rifaat, Sneha Merchant, Carrie Brandsber-Dahl and Joyce Echols.
Tickets for the PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion luncheon at the Post Oak Hotel on September 17 are available here.
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