"You're more than welcome to join me." Her answer would have been the same even if she wanted nothing more than to be left alone, but she wasn't lying now. It was nice to have company for a little while, despite the small talk and meaningless conversation topics. "I'm not quite sure yet, but I do know I'm looking for a red one. My husband likes the color on me."
While she was speaking, she started walking at a leisure pace towards the other dress shop she mentioned. "You? Picking a navy colored one then?"