Too short, too long, too tight, too loose..... DRESS HUNTING!
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
United States
August 22, 2017 1:56am CST
Last week, my mom + I caught up and had lunch and we went shopping! Our goal was to find some dresses for upcoming events and just our luck, we didn't find any that we liked or looked decent on us. I did however purchase some blouses and a pair of jeans instead.
I have been shopping online and made a couple of purchases and well.... they arrived and it was a fail. The dresses that fit were way too short and revealing. The ones that could work out, were way too tight or loose.
I'm sick of dress hunting! Dress hunting is probably the worse for me because I vary in brands, styles, material, etc. I have two more dresses delivering home this week and fingers crossed they'll work out.
I am so jelly of those who can just pick a size and the dress works out for them! Totally lucky 
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22 responses
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
22 Aug 17
I don't remember the last time I wore or even owned a dress. Maybe you need to have some special made.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
I have some custom made dresses my dad made for me when he went to Vietnam but I don't fit them anymore 
I ordered two more dresses and hopefully they'll fit. If not, I have some dresses I wore before that will do but I just wanted a new one.
I ordered two more dresses and hopefully they'll fit. If not, I have some dresses I wore before that will do but I just wanted a new one.@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
24 Aug 17
@AbbyGreenhill Hehehe. One could wear jeans too! Or dress pants. I'm looking for a wedding.. I've seen some wear causal clothes.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby If I can't wear jeans someplace I don't go LOL
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
22 Aug 17
Luckily, I don't have that problem-
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
24 Aug 17
@teamfreak16 Men usually wear the same size pants, jeans, tops!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
23 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby - It is an aadvantage for us!
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
24 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby I don't think I ever owned 10 dresses at the same time.. maybe 2 or 3.. but that was decades ago.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
26 Aug 17
@minx267 Hehe, I have a handful... that I don't wear too.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
24 Aug 17
I don't own many either.. Maybe less than 10 :)
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Aug 17
I haven't really bought clothes online (only some shirts for the kids) - I'm too chicken as I still like to see in person what I'm buying. For myself regarding dresses, I may have mentioned I am big on thrift shopping - and most of the time I can eyeball the dress size to know if I can fit it in well or not (numbers don't matter sometimes with thrift clothing . . . often it is smaller than what it says on the tag). I don't like to try on thrift clothes - I want them washed well first, so I've really had to learn to eyeball things well. This week I found 2 summer dresses - 99 cents each 
and they actually fit! The thing is the smaller stuff is usually the leftovers at the thrift store . . . so I get to snag 'em 
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and they actually fit! The thing is the smaller stuff is usually the leftovers at the thrift store . . . so I get to snag 'em .1 person likes this
@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby That too - about shipping - I don't like paying anything extra!
I am very picky about what I get at thrift shops. I do like the challenge of finding what I think are good finds for super cheap. I pick shops that have those sale days - one even has 99 cent racks that changes out completely every Thursday. But I know another shop that sometimes has a 29 cent rack, but that stuff is trash worth, so I don't bother with that. And you're right, there are certain stores that do price their items sky high for what it is - I don't touch that stuff either. Some shops just are better than others.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 Aug 17
@much2say
I don't like paying extra for shipping either That's a waste especially if I don't fit or like the item either. If there's store pick up option I'll do that too, to avoid any shipping charges.
We went to some thrift stores and I picked up a pair of jeans they were like $12. Used! Knowing me I can find a good designer brand using macys coupons for cheaper or around $20.
Then when I'm done wearing them I could sell em'
That's a waste especially if I don't fit or like the item either. If there's store pick up option I'll do that too, to avoid any shipping charges.
We went to some thrift stores and I picked up a pair of jeans they were like $12. Used! Knowing me I can find a good designer brand using macys coupons for cheaper or around $20.
Then when I'm done wearing them I could sell em' 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 Aug 17
I will only buy online if I can return it in stores and I don't want to pay shipping either. 
Wow you scored great at the thrift stores! I have visited mine and they are not cheap........... I hear people finding gems and the clothes I see are so pricey and outdated. It must vary because no one here donates anything good 
Wow you scored great at the thrift stores! I have visited mine and they are not cheap........... I hear people finding gems and the clothes I see are so pricey and outdated. It must vary because no one here donates anything good 1 person likes this
@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
22 Aug 17
Hope it does fit perfectly without any problem.
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby I have never bought a dress online at all because I really want to see how it looks when I wear it before purchasing any.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@toniganzon I couldn't find anything good in stores. They have too vibrant colors still since summer is still here.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
I am so JELLY !! Heheh. That sounds like my sister ! Anything looks good and in her size.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@LadyDuck Oh I can't do vibrant colors much.And most definitely not yellow for me!
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
23 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby I only have to pay attention at the color, some colors make me look sick, like the blue, the purple and the bright red. I need to wear pastel colors, both black and white are fine.
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@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
23 Aug 17
I would be like you as I have lost so much weight, I have no idea of what size I really would need, and I am sure each brand would fit a little differently especially if they have Elastic wastes, etc. Just because a person weighs a certain amount means it is easy for them to buy new clothes. Thankfully there will always be a lot of different styles colors and name brands to choose from.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
Yes ! If only we women were simple as men. Majority of the time they grab their size and it works out! For me, I vary depending material, brand, type of clothing, style etc too
@vandana7 (100531)
• India
23 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby .. I also know one dress, which I loved...really loved..and it was fitting me well too, my friend dropped in with her sister, it fit her sister so she picked it up and left...I was kinda ..hey that is the only dress that ever fit me and may be it is not in my luck ..to wear such stuff.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@vandana7 Awwww! They didn't ask you! Do you wear dresses often though?
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
We are one hard shoppers for dresses right? :P
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
22 Aug 17
I hate clothes shopping and hated it even more when I could fit in anything.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
Hehehhe. I love clothes shopping just not dress shopping !!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
25 Aug 17
The selections were so vibrant and colorful right now still here... I do like to shop in stores more and feel the fabric and quality also!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
25 Aug 17
@DianneN Yes. I have had hit and misses with online shopping.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby Those online clothes always look so tempting, but I've learned my lesson over the years. I had to return many for the same reasons you mentioned., even though I've worn the same size for years and years.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
22 Aug 17
It maybe be worse in your eyes but not to somebody who see you in that dress.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby so maybe you can show that to us if it really fits you and makes you gorgeous
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
Dress hunting is my worse. :) I love any other shopping though.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 Aug 17
@shaynas I prefer to try on at home if the line is long for the fitting room or check out
@shaynas (5487)
• India
23 Aug 17
@infatuatedbby I love shopping too. :) I hate trying clothes before buying, its a task!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
Me too at times especially dresses.. I just found out the one I like is dry clean ! Ah!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
I have never had a dress tailored either. But I have had custom made Vietnamese dresses but I don't it them anymore :)
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
Not everyone reviews 
But luckily I can return in stores !!
But luckily I can return in stores !!
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
I have a hard time selecting my size if there's a zipper. If it's standard size like S / M / L - I can do that but size 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 sizes hard for me.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
23 Aug 17
Yep - easier said than done though !
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