I ended up getting a fantastic frock for aforementioned party at Macys.com. The power of Macy's basically means that they took over every decent local department store, bastardized the product selection and erroded customer service. I generally go to the Macy's in Brockton and it's sad how what was once a fine department store (Filene's) has become a glorified Sears, the only difference of course being that Sears actually cares about their customer base. I know that Macy's has the means necessary to act like a high class department store. Unfortunately the only way to get the type of clothing one would expect from a finer retailer, you have to go online.
Hopefully it will fit since I loathe having to return it already. Believe it or not, it took me over 2 days to pick out a dress from the dozen of so fine e-tailers out there. I am pleased to report that Macy's is the only company that charges outrageous shipping fees ($27 if I want it here in under 2 weeks), which is why I balked a little bit.
The truth is though that I live in the 'burbs and don't really want to drop a nickel by buying from a Boston boutique. Shopping malls, with their large parking garages, were specifically created for people like me to pick through thousands of square feet of traditional polo shirts, suits, and cargo pants. Yet for some reason I'd rather suffer through a Bruins game than paw through uninspiring racks of clothing.
Someday when I'm rich and famous I'll get one of those personal shoppers so I don't ever have to step foot in a department store. Until that glorious day, I will remain (for the most part) an armchair consumer, shipping fees and all.
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Very pretty! I'm getting dolled up for Mama T's fiesta too!
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