a new skirt

I cannot resist a good sale.  Or better put, I can only resist a good sale by not showing up for it.

Saks is having a major consolidation sale.  Big signs announce savings up to 70%.  There’s even an express elevator straight to the ninth floor. The world’s in a hurry to spend money.

I spend a long time rummaging through misplaced sizes and designer clothes randomly thrown together.  Ambitious shoppers have overtaken any attempt at organization.  I end up trying on…and eventually buying… a light gray skirt by Pauw.  It’s a shiny, crinkly material and on the short side.  But it’s unusual and my fellow shoppers approve it.

I take it home and get three different opinions by three different friends over the course of a few days.

Friend #1

Take it back; you don’t need it.  Where would you wear it, anyway?  It’s too dressy for running around in and too short for a business meeting.  It’s not worth the money.

Friend #2

I love it.  Keep it.  It’s sexy and playful.  She even sends me an email later that says,

Your natural presence is very fun and a little flirty.  I think this is a very good thing.  … It is at the core of your personality…so, that’s why the skirt looks great on you.  It looks *happy.*

Friend #3:

It does nothing for you.  The material reminds me of curtains.  

Majority wins.  I go back to Saks and return the skirt.  But while I’m there, I do some more rummaging.  This time, I find a gorgeous size 4 Yigal Azrouel skirt, marked down 70%.  It’s tight fitting, a good length, a beautiful turquoise, an edgy material, and a perfect fit.  Without having to ask a single person, I know I'll be keeping it.