I shopped today after work for the dress. Went to Santana Row, the shopping center with the stores with the kind of clothes that I feel I should be wearing (and would be wearing if I was rolling in dough).

Going from shop to shop, I got a major case of clothes lust. It was painful. I always look at the pricetags before I try anything on these days, or I know I'll get myself into trouble. I end up not trying on anything at all.

One of the saleswomen at BCBG wanted to help me out. She suggested a top and a couple of skirts and dresses and shoes to go with them. The styles and patterns of the clothes aren't anything I would normally pick out for myself, so I was surprised when they actually looked good on me. The sheer black top with beige polka dots and the 60's style dress made out of the same material were really cute and flattering. And the old style closed-toe shoes were adorable with both outfits. Totally Maggie Gyllenhaal! I'd never tried on anything like that before. I wanted one or the other, the top or the dress.

Alas... $240 for the dress, and around $100 for the top. I can't do either one right now. Maybe if I think about it long enough, I'll find some way to justify spending so much on the dress.