Clinton and Stacey would be proud

Sunday I will be attending a going away brunch at the Museum of Art for a wonderful person I've worked with for the past 7 years.
In need of a new outfit; today I decided to go out shopping. We are really between seasons-all the summer strappy things are on clearance and much of the new stuff screams winter. Went to several local stores and tried on lots of stuff in the pursuit of that perfect outfit- many styles and colors I wouldn't normally try. In one store I tried on a dark brown shirtdress, which, while it fit, didn't quite do it for me. Not to throw in the towel, I channeled WNTW, took the dress and found a burgandy cami and a much wider belt than came with the dress and also tried on that combo. In the end, I still didn't love it; and unfortunately no one was around to ask. Wouldn't C +S be proud?
Several observations about today's trip- Why is the lighting so bad in changing room? Why is the changing room so small? Why does my hair look so awful ?( I'm sure it's from pulling clothes over my head) Why do dress manufacturers ignore female shape and fashion dresses the same width shoulder to hem (as if beanpole figures are the only ones buying dresses)? Why do they never have my shoe size in the perfect for fall shoes?
I ended up with several pairs of pants-and a much needed haircut.