Dearest Ariel: Let’s start with the good news. That’s a reasonable dress. It’s a bit tight; it’d be better in a thicker material, a tad looser, and in a darker color so that I’m not QUITE so worried that I can see nether-ish things. But. My sweet child, the current season is RIGHT THERE IN YOUR NAME. Look at the man next to you. He is in a down vest AND a coat AND a scarf AND a hat. You are in a glorified t-shirt and stockings that quit before they grew up into nylons. Let a coat and boots be your salvation. You won’t be sorry.

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