First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

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Why a Sleeveless Print Dress Saved My Weekend

September 14, 2009 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

After attending a bridal shower on Saturday, I needed a lift. It’s not that the shower was terrible. The food was good, and the bride-to-be spared her guests an hour of boredom, by not opening the gifts in front of us. But when the almost-groom unexpectedly stopped by with a bouquet of roses, and a pledge of eternal love to his “baby girl,” I couldn’t help but feel blue.

I took myself to see The September Issue, a new documentary about Vogue impresario, Anna Wintour, because there is nothing like surrounding yourself with pretty clothes, to change a mood. In the film, Wintour is seen wearing a series of  “power print dresses,” one more beautiful than the next.  It inspired me. I might have to go out and buy one. Ah, if only I could afford Chanel.

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