Why do women put their husbands into this no-win situation? No matter what he says, he will get in trouble if he answers the question directly. So my advice to the husbands out there is to just dance around the question. You can use the old tactic of answering a question with another question which now makes your wife have to respond. You can change the subject. You can act like you can't hear or understand the question. It is perfectly OK to act stupid in this situation. In fact, it is advisable.

But you should never answer the question directly unless you are loaded with a list of things about how her dress is much nicer, prettier, more colorful, more appropriate, fits better, etc. In other words be prepared to lie till your teeth bleed. Never ever respond with it looks really nice on her.

Here are some possible responses to the question that may get you out of trouble.

Where would someone buy a dress like that?

What color would that dress be, honey?

Is that what they call a cocktail dress?

Is that what they call an evening dress?

What material is that dress?

Which dress are you referring to, honey? I have only been admiring yours.

Is she pregnant?

Excuse me, hon, I have to go find the bathroom. Would you like anything from the bar when I return?

And as you dance towards the bathroom, just keep firing compliments at her and keep your eyes focused on her. You may even bump into someone on purpose to act like the true "klutz that your are" but never look at that woman again for the rest of your life. A happy wife means a happy life.

Only expel the sigh of relief in the privacy of the washroom and do not brag to your male friends about how you just got out of that one. One of those guys might rat on you when his wife asks him about that woman's dress.