Turned off by the ruthless bargain-hunters at Zara, I headed to Michael Kors uptown. Hanging in the window was just the dress I wanted. Fresh from Kors’s resort line, this gold-brocade number ($1,995) was short and glamorous. I headed to the large, well-lit fitting rooms, where the saleswoman had considerately left a pair of black pumps to complete the outfit. Once I was all zipped in, the dress looked gorgeous; it showed off my legs and shoulders perfectly but wasn’t too risqué. The circular collar, embroidered trim, and pastel-pink underlay lent it a pretty and modern look. Though pricey, this dress would make the perfect early Christmas present. 974 Madison Ave., at 76th St.; 212-452-4685.