relish small pleasures: Happy Fashionable Weekend

The time for holiday parties has hit in a major way. Brunch, dinner, cocktails, friends, coworkers, family. You name it, I've got to go to it. That's why I need a go-to outfit!

My inspiration comes from this gorgeous image by Mary Rozzi.

I find the lines and simplicity stunning, but maybe a tad inappropriate for a work or family function so I went in search of real life options. As much as a designer dress can be considered "real life" that is.

And the winners are...