Things to Consider When Buying a Dress

• Is the length of this dress appropriate for the occasion?


• Is the length of the dress appropriate for the length of my legs?


• Does this dress truly fit me?


• Does this dress truly fit me?


• Can I sit down in this dress?


• Can I bend over in this dress?


• If I can't bend over in this dress, will I really need to bend over anyway?


• Does this color make my skin glow like white Egyptian cotton sheets?


• Does this color clash with my hair color?


• Is there a pantyline situation?


• Do I have a thong that is an appropriate color for this dress?


• Do I even need to wear underwear, anyway?


• Do I have a pair of shoes that will complement this dress?


• No? I don't have a pair in my collection of 50 pairs? Great. Where is the nearest shoe store?


• Do I look like Carrie Bradshaw on a bad day in this dress?


• On second thought, do I look as ridiculous as any character on Sex and the City in this dress? Because if I do, I surely cannot pull it off.


• Is this dress within my budget?


• Do I even have a budget for a dress at this very moment?


• Could I create a budget for this dress?


• Will I wear this dress again?


• Is there room in my closet for this dress?


• Is there room in my roommate's closet for this dress?


• Will I be able to hide this dress from my roommate?


• Could I just steal a dress from my roommate instead of buying this one?


• Am I comfortable in this dress?


• If I'm not comfortable, how long will I have to keep it on?


• Is this dress easy for me to get on and off?


• Is this dress easy for someone else to get off?


• Does this dress remind me of something my mother would wear?


• If it does remind me of something my mother would wear, does she dress the way she should dress?


• Can I wear a bra with this dress?


• Do I need a strapless bra with this dress?


• If I do need a strapless bra for this dress, do I have a cute one just in case?


• No, I don't have a decent one? Where is the nearest Victoria's Secret?


• Does this dress truly fit me?


• Do I look like someone I would cringe at on the street in this dress?

But most importantly,

• Do I feel like one fantastic, fabulous, beautiful, sexy, and confident girl in this dress?

Excellent, I'll take it.

--Rachael