But she can't get this striped skirt out of her head. Maybe it's because of its riotous mix of colors, or just the fact that she can see herself wearing it not just to the office but out and about on a Saturday afternoon. Whatever it is, she's pretty sure it's going to end up in her closet soon enough. And it's a good thing that she's acting quickly. Most sizes and colors have a 4 to 6 week wait. Which means it will arrive just as the weather warms up.

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