Since losing my husband three years ago, I\u2019ve been learning how to stand on my own. But nothing prepared me for what unfolded while shopping for a\u00a0dress\u00a0for my son Andrew\u2019s upcoming wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best clothing retailers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With only two weeks until the big day, I suddenly realized I still hadn\u2019t found anything to wear. I had kept putting it off, thinking I had time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTime to treat yourself, Sandra,\u201d I said to my reflection and headed to the mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My first stop was Nordstrom. Everything there felt overdone\u2014sequins and shine, not what I had in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sales associate seemed determined to dress me like I was competing with the bride. No thanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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