Lamenting the Elusive

Hello again.  


Okay.  So a little known fact about me: I am a terrible shopper.  I am not your typical girl who LOVES to shop a lot.  I love the idea of it, but when it actually comes down to going shopping, I NEVER find anything I like, that fits me well, or that is inexpensive enough.  I am very tight-fisted and frugal when it comes to clothes.  This is generally a good thing.  However, every couple of years I realize that it has been a REALLY long time since I've gotten new clothes.  This is not to say that very occasionally I will buy a shirt or something if its on massive sale, but I think I've had the same pants for literally, years.  


Since I got married, I have, shall we say, been awakened to how many of my "old" clothes I can't really wear anymore.  Now, I am not a "trendy" person, but I do like to be classy and stylish.  When I buy clothes, I buy them in neutrals--or at least in pieces that I know go with at least three other things that I own already.  The funny thing is, I LOVE bright colors and new clothes.  I just don't want to spend the money.  And I don't want to feel like my body is retarded--which is usually how I feel when I spend hours putting clothes on it and looking at it in a mirror.


Sorry about the long backstory, but you have to understand the miracle of today.  I suddenly found myself with a wicked hankering for some new clothes.  Maybe its the warm weather, or the upcoming cruise I am going on, or maybe its the fashion show my sister-in-law put on in the kitchen this morning.  Whatever the case, I decided it was TIME.


I got one top at Ann Taylor Loft.  I got a new (RED) bathing suit (btw I only buy black ones usually) and a few t-shirts at Target.  But the most fun was a new store called Downeast Basics.  I went into that store and was there for over an hour.  Unheard of.  I actually had to choose my favorite three things to buy because I couldn't wouldn't afford all the things that fit, looked good, and were long enough.  This is CRAZY.  I got this blue cardigan, and this empire top in Navy.  I also got a tan corduroy skirt and a chunky pearl necklace.

Then, fate dangled, yes DANGLED my dream dress in front of me.  It was beautiful.  Springy, modest, feminine, and PERFECT.  Unfortunately, it was not in my size.  I asked if there were any in stores around.  I was told that there were no more in any store in the STATE OF ARIZONA.  I was sad.  Happy with my other purchases, but so sad.  Have you ever seen a piece of clothing that is EXACTLY what you are looking for, but for whatever reason, you can't have it??? I felt like I had just given away my firstborn child.


Then, I remembered that they had an online store!  I came home speedy quick and hopped online.  I found my dress--picked my color and my size and clicked "Add to Cart."  What came next was like salt in an open wound: OUT OF STOCK.  What??!!!!!  "Okay," I said to myself, I'll just get a different color.  Long story short, they were out of EVERY MEDIUM VERSION OF THAT DRESS.   Why, I ask, WHY?


Alas, I sent the company an email begging them to make more, and telling them that I loved their clothes.  We'll see what happens.  I won't hold my breath.  But here is a picture of my beloved dress.  The one that got away.