You Better Put on That Party Dress

OK, so to tell the honest truth, I really have no need for a party dress at this point in my life. But oh, how I would love to have one. Not only that, I would love to be invited to or host a holiday party that required a beautiful party dress.
I was going to Banana Republic to check out some of their jewelry and on the first page of the women's category, I saw this.
Sweet mother of pearl. Immediately I thought, "I might need this". EVEN THOUGH I have really been craving a lovely shade of emerald, with gold and black accessories.... mmm. Purple might just be the right thing to stand out amongst all the red and green at the holidays.

However,

I went to the dresses section, scrolled down a bit and saw this.
Caribbean forest. Granted, it's not quite the "emerald" shade I was imagining, but it is very lovely. And actually, the slight muted-ness of it is kind of nice.

You thought that was the end? I scrolled down further and saw this.
Oh, BR. Why do you have to do this to me? Make this beautifully-cut dress in a pretty satin fabric in 3 different colors that I could love.
I'll get back to you about the jewelry... yeah... still drooling.