It’s the little things that get us going in the morning: knowing someone else made the coffee, our favorite heels are back from the cobbler, Friday’s only two days away.

Or a new dress from Tucker by Gaby Basora. Her line of colorful, gauzy blouses gave us a nudge when they came out a year ago. She’s since added blazers and slacks, but it’s her dress that makes us want to bypass the snooze button altogether.

It’s a knee-length, button-down beauty, belted and with three-quarter-length sleeves, making it an easy day-to-night wardrobe mixer for fall. The color, Ashley Loves Gray, hits just the right balance between sultry and sweet.

Given that days have just gotten shorter, this little pick-me-up got here right in time.

Available at Dress, 221 Newbury Street, Back Bay (617-424-7125 or dressboston.com). To see more styles, go to tuckerbygabybasora.com.