making it easier for me to not spend money

The last time I was in Anthropologie, a couple of weeks ago, I got a phone call. I was polite and left the store to have my conversation - and didn't go back in. And that's good because it was one of those visits where everything I saw enchanted me....which is BAD.
Sometimes I can walk through that store and TRY to spend money and be unable to. I could be searching for a gift or a blouse to complete an outfit or just need a candle or a greatly reduced doily, and NOTHING will appeal to me.
It doesn't matter.
They email me too - although, I must admit, I've never been lured to the store by an email.
Last week's email was no exception.
It's sad but I think I may be too old for Anthro.
See?



Groovy short pants. And, yes, calling them short pants MAY encourage me to purchase them as I am way beyond actual SHORTS.



I'm having a problem picturing them on me. I have hips. And thighs.



Methinks this accentuates the bust line in a way which MAY NOT BE FLATTERING.



These tunic/smock things are all the rage - and the blousy-ness is flattering.
But I tried this milkshake thing on and, now that I know it's called a milkshake, I can understand why it made my breasts look the way it did.

So, although the tunic is a flattering shape, IMO, this one



screams maternity to me. I don't think it's okay to be nearly 50 and look like you're pregnant.

And this -



is a bit too Housewives of Orange County, no?



Much better.
A housedress.
With a dish towel belt.
Perfect.



This, my friends, is a nightmare.
I cannot think of a single woman on whom this would be attractive.

Okay.
I'm through being harsh.
This is sold as a dress -



but I'd be happy to wear it with pants.

And there's probably nowhere else but Anthropologie (or Target) that I'd shop for a bag -



They carry wonderful handbags which you will never see anywhere else.
So,that's it then...handbags and scented candles. Oh, and doilies.
Right.