black and pink floral dress Stay Close – Shop the Mint the Portrait of a Rose gown will transport you into a dreamy fantasy Leila Dress in Moonlit Blossom

You might be looking for the perfect reason to purchase that red, ruffled organza gown, but if its going to mean all eyes are on you instead of the bride, then your friends wedding might not be the place to show off your new formal wear

Recipe Southern Chicken and Dressing Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter - plus more for greasing pan 1 cup yellow onion - chopped 1 cup celery - chopped cup green bell pepper - seeded and chopped 3 cloves garlic - minced 1 recipe for Classic Southern Buttermilk Cornbread - 1-2 days old, crumbled 5 slices stale white sandwich bread - two end pieces included, cubed 1 tablespoon ground sage 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper teaspoon onion powder teaspoon garlic powder - teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ,10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup 3 - 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken - from 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 2 chicken breasts 2 large eggs - beaten Instructions Preheat your oven to 350F

Between a black-tie wedding, a charity gala, and a few holiday soires that promise "festive formal" dress codes, my social calendar is suddenly brimming at the end of the year

Why not take your cue from birthday gifts