Maybe it will help if I mention that this game is in several 2012-Lists.

I don't want to say too much...

Is it a Sam and Max game?

Sounds like The Dagger of Amon Ra?

You got it Venus!

My reasoning behind my clues which I'm sure you've already worked out for yourselves:

Clue number 1: The "Flapper" makes a brief appearance at the beginning of the game.

Clue number 2: Fashion is important in that you can't get inside the museum's party without dressing appropriately.

Clue number 3: Nose for News -- Laura Bow is a reporter.

Clue number 4: Getting ahead -- Ambitious reporter.
Getting a head -- Finding Ziggy's head.

I've never played the game SharonB so had no idea but I thought your clues were great!

Thanks, SharonB. Great clues by the way.

Okay, Clue 1: I'm terribly unhappy? I'm not terribly unhappy.

Sounds like a character who complains a lot.

Ankh?

Well maybe, maybe not. In any case, it's not Ankh.

Clue 2: My nightmares are haunting me.

Could this be Phantasmorgia 2?

Dark Seed?

Whispered World?

Darkness Within - In Pursuit of LN?

Wow, so many guesses already! Sorry I'm late, everyone. No one has it yet, but good guesses.

Clue 3: These old buildings give me the creeps.

I'll take a stab at Sanitarium

Black Mirror?

No correct guesses yet.

Clue 4: What should I wear tonight?

It sounds like it might be Culpa Innata?

Chrissie, yes, that's right. I was all excited when I read about the announcement that I decided use it as my next game. Then I read the somewhat interesting but ultimately disappointing news and just wanted to move on.

Good job, over to you.

Thanks venus - very topical! But it was the combination of the last two clues - I can't think of another game offhand where you have to make a decison about what you wear + remembered a location later in the game.

Clue 1: How do I get out of this sewer?

BS1?

Gil.

Space Quest 6? I know, I keep guessing the old games. But, I like them!

Simon the Sorcerer 2 ??

Although I don't think it's actually very difficult to get out of the sewer

Good guesses traveler & sharonB! ..... but no!

Clue 2: It seems like the ideal place to turn up in after you've got out of the sewer (presumably smelly!)

Ankh 2: Heart of Osiris? You can always go to the blind barber for a shave.

7th Guest? You end up in a crypt after the sewer maze.