holiday fit and flare dresses Stretch Dress, Red New Years Eve Avec Les Filles Long-Sleeve Fit

A realistic mid-range budget for a designer gown at a Bay Area boutique is $2,200 to $3,500

Wearing uncomfortable shoes is no fun at all

One exception: Come as you are is sometimes included on invitations to less-formal satellite eventsthe rehearsal dinner before a wedding weekend, an engagement party, and so forth

Reformation Dunes Long-sleeve Smocked Dress Another super versatile dress, this one works well for brunches, baby showers and date nights with your partner

Available in a selection of neutral colors that go with any shoe, these stretchy cotton-spandex socks feature three rows of silicone grips to help keep them in place