About once a year or so I fall in love with an item - typically a dress, or maybe a coat or pair of boots - that I fall in love with but am unable to acquire because of availability, cost or some other reason.

This season my love object is this ink blue dress from Brooks Brothers. I was able to snap one up when it went on sale and am thrilled to report that it's a keeper!

I have a curvy hourglass and this dress fits me like a glove in my regular size. It does not pull unacceptably at the buttons and is beautifully made. I've worn it a few times during the day when I've needed to look professional, and once out at night at a more festive event, and it felt appropriate in both situations.

How about you? Do you have a dream dress this season?