O.K.

Well, that worked. But I was unable to post a comment. Here's the comment (very quick, since I have to head off to RF momentarily to pick up Mom):

Curses! The dreaded Guy Mitchell earworm! At least you threw out so many that maybe none will stick. How about "I stand in a quandary in front of the laundry . . . ."

Take a photo of the dress (with you in it). Sounds nice. I think it's an Empire waist, no? Think that princess style is fitted between the bust. Think Jane Austen, and you'll have Empire (as in Napoleonic).

More anon.