Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 12:46     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:

I feel you, OP. I had been pining after this dress and found it for an incredible price, only to realize... yeah, no weddings/events to go to...


This would look absolutely horrible on my mid-50s overweight body. And I want it anyway, lol. So pretty.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 12:28     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, show us some links -- at least some similar things!

I have more dresses than I will realistically wear, but it's OK -- I tend to keep things forever. So, I have probably five dresses that are good to wear to weddings. We're in a drought of weddings, but it will pick up, and some of the dresses are timeless and I hope to still be able to wear them.

I have another few that are good for grad parties, and we go to tons of those. So, I just rotate so I'm not repeating with the same groups of people. If I see a dress that I like for this year, I'll probably buy it. This seems mostly harmless ... we're talking 5 or 6 dresses, not dozens.


Here, I'm going to show you the dress I am lusting after now. I'm sharing it hoping someone else will buy it since it will almost certainly be just a smidge too small in the ribcage and that will drive me nuts.

https://www.thredup.com/product/women-baumwolle-moschino-cheap-and-chic-yellow-cocktail-dress/187030202


Very cute! It might work for me. I'd wear this to a grad party.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 12:26     Subject: I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:OP I am like you except I only very occasionally buy. Part of it is wishing my life had more glamour and I had more occasions for some of this stuff. Do miss that phase of life with tons of weddings, going out, work black tie events, etc.


Oh gosh I hope you can go to some fun, dress-worthy events soon(ish)
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 12:26     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:OP, show us some links -- at least some similar things!

I have more dresses than I will realistically wear, but it's OK -- I tend to keep things forever. So, I have probably five dresses that are good to wear to weddings. We're in a drought of weddings, but it will pick up, and some of the dresses are timeless and I hope to still be able to wear them.

I have another few that are good for grad parties, and we go to tons of those. So, I just rotate so I'm not repeating with the same groups of people. If I see a dress that I like for this year, I'll probably buy it. This seems mostly harmless ... we're talking 5 or 6 dresses, not dozens.


Here, I'm going to show you the dress I am lusting after now. I'm sharing it hoping someone else will buy it since it will almost certainly be just a smidge too small in the ribcage and that will drive me nuts.

https://www.thredup.com/product/women-baumwolle-moschino-cheap-and-chic-yellow-cocktail-dress/187030202
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 12:25     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:

I feel you, OP. I had been pining after this dress and found it for an incredible price, only to realize... yeah, no weddings/events to go to...


This is OP - and that's so pretty! Does your taste stay the same for long enough to justify it for a future wedding?

And PP who bought pageant dresses - OMG I love you and I want to see the dress you got. You are taking this to a whole new level and I salute you.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 11:55     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events


I feel you, OP. I had been pining after this dress and found it for an incredible price, only to realize... yeah, no weddings/events to go to...
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 11:39     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
OP, show us some links -- at least some similar things!

I have more dresses than I will realistically wear, but it's OK -- I tend to keep things forever. So, I have probably five dresses that are good to wear to weddings. We're in a drought of weddings, but it will pick up, and some of the dresses are timeless and I hope to still be able to wear them.

I have another few that are good for grad parties, and we go to tons of those. So, I just rotate so I'm not repeating with the same groups of people. If I see a dress that I like for this year, I'll probably buy it. This seems mostly harmless ... we're talking 5 or 6 dresses, not dozens.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 11:37     Subject: I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
You are not alone.

Only because this forum is anonymous will I admit to having "chosen" many pageant gowns after surfing NY Dress and Couture Candy for hours. I might even have actually purchased one, telling myself I'd find somewhere to wear it, and then ended up donating it to a group that helps girls get free prom dresses. And no, I have never been in a pageant.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 11:34     Subject: I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
OP I am like you except I only very occasionally buy. Part of it is wishing my life had more glamour and I had more occasions for some of this stuff. Do miss that phase of life with tons of weddings, going out, work black tie events, etc.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 11:33     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:To quote my MIL: "Buy me when you see me, use me when you need me!"


This is cute.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 11:30     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:I shop for jewelry. The difference is I don’t buy, just look. I’m the queen of online shopping carts.


Was just going to post this! I get almost the same satisfaction from online shopping and loading up my cart - but not actually pulling the trigger and buying. Very occasionally I will, if I can’t stop thinking about something. But generally I forget about it after adding it to my cart. Win-win.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 09:34     Subject: Re:I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
I shop for jewelry. The difference is I don’t buy, just look. I’m the queen of online shopping carts.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 09:32     Subject: I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:OP, sounds like you love fashion and good deals and it’s basically a hobby for you. I hate that stuff. Can you make $$ from it by figuring out how to use your passions and skills to help people like me when I have an event but hate the shopping?


I wish I could! I have no idea at all how to dress other people - I feel like I have only just figured out (kind of) how to dress myself. But next time you have an event post here and we'll find you something!!

I think you're right about this being a hobby. It's nice to think about that way.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 09:30     Subject: I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
OP, sounds like you love fashion and good deals and it’s basically a hobby for you. I hate that stuff. Can you make $$ from it by figuring out how to use your passions and skills to help people like me when I have an event but hate the shopping?
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2025 09:28     Subject: I keep wanting to buy dresses for nonexistent events
Anonymous wrote:Kinda'
We are invited to all types of events so makes sense for me.



So, no? What you are describing is completely different from the OP.