Getting ready for dinner with Cher was a mix of excitement and frustration. As I stood before my closet, I sifted through hangers of clothing, my fingers grazing over dresses, blouses, and pants. But with each garment I pulled out and examined, a sense of dissatisfaction settled in. Nothing seemed to resonate with the image I had in mind.

　　I moved from one dress to another, then onto a couple of pairs of pants and various tops, but the mirror's reflection never quite matched ...