sequin summer dress Disco Mini - Black this one takes all the effort out of getting ready for festive evenings Voncos Dress for Women- V-Neck

Diane @fashiononthe4thfloor (read her style interview here) chooses a fun leopard print bomber jacket

(Pictured: Issa London Eye gown, which retails for $838 but is available for rental at Rent the Runway for $135, sizes 2-14 in petites, regulars, and longs

How To Style A Strapless Top: Layered Up A strapless scarf-as-top makes for an idea top layer if you want to share off a bra underneath

And of course, my little helper Ella the Bernese Mountain Dog was there every step of the waypictured here lounging happily on our vintage sleigh bed, already making herself at home

And the legs1.5 inches longer than those on our Spanx pick wont disappear under higher hemlines