Wrong Dress Size

Oh well, I bought the wrong size again! I don't know what goes through my mind when I look at the pattern but for some reason the "B" on the front is always overlooked.
Now I am just going to shop online for patterns. It'll be easier to make sure I get what I want and this will cut down on impulse buying.
I've been reading the different pattern sites around and the blogs of people who make clothing.
My focus needs to be narrowed I realize. I need to see what is out there in the way of fashion and compare what I like to what flatters my body. This project is different from walking into a store, trying on clothes and taking a chance that with a few wares the pants will be molded to my hips. Or just shrug that perhaps a knit shirt will look good on me.
Whenever an article of clothing or accessory catches my eye while searching on the internet, I want to note it in here with a little picture. That way hopefully I'll be able to choose patterns that have a similar look. I saw one girl's blog includes pics of designer clothes on her body taken from inside a dressing room at Bloomingdale's. I doubt I'll go as far as that. I would take a pic of it on the hanger, jk. maybe
If I'm going to spend the time and money attempting to make quality clothing, I want to be sure I choose the right projects from the get-go.

My first project is to find a simple dress to sew. Starting out simple- from the beginning because all of this is so new- I'm searching fashion net for dresses that look nice. From someone who has never followed high fashion the number of designers in New York alone to be shifted through is a bit daunting. This website organizes the designers by city and gives a brief synopsis of the look, then a link to their website. Pretty cool.