Have you ever bought clothes just for a party?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
Walnut Creek, California
August 15, 2019 12:00pm CST
The other day (Sunday) we had a post-season party at my teammate's house. It is a palacial estate, as he has done well with his science and business background.
Coincidentally, I had blown out a flip-flop as I entered my house after my trip to Montana. I decided it was too hot for sneakers, so I decided to buy something special for the party.
After the last game of the tournament, I went to the Dollar Tree and scored some new black flip flops, which I wore to the party with a nice ensemble of clean shorts and a blue t-shirt.
Have you ever bought clothes for a particular occasion?
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
15 Aug 19
I would buy clothes only if it is really needed be it a party or for regular day to day wear. I am good at mix match and do some alterations. So I can give a new look to old clothes.
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@1creekgirl (41433)
• United States
15 Aug 19
@TheHorse How did the curtains turn out? When we first got married, we had a small apartment that had a kitchen (formerly a screened in porch turned kitchen) with about then windows. I sewed curtains for every one of them!
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@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Aug 19
@1creekgirl They turned out well. I don't know how to sew, so I hemmed them accurately, and used crazy glue (Gorilla Glue wood glue) to do the attachment. All I needed was an iron to flatten the hems down (I learned).
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Aug 19
Yes, actually that is a good excuse to go shopping. I will check out all my clothes first but if its a facier party I will get something new. I don`t like to shop for clothes.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
16 Aug 19
weddings and concerts.that's about it.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
17 Aug 19
@TheHorse yea.particularily when i worked for the one band.
i roadied and then i had to change into something presentable to PR the band while they were on stage.
double duty..
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@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Aug 19
@scarlet_woman What did you wear while moving stuff about?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Aug 19
nope, jest make do with what i've got 'r don't go. prolly why i'd no weddin'...jest a 5 minute stop to see the justice 'f the peace.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
16 Aug 19
@TheHorse 's 'lways seemed to me a waste 'f funds? particularly with the younger set. from what i've heard, the funds spent'n their lavish weddin's would'a made a hefty down payment'n a home.
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@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx That's always been my thought as well. But for many, it's a part of tradition.
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
15 Aug 19
Dollar Tree flip-flops. You are a big spender, aren't you?
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
15 Aug 19
@TheHorse you sound as bad as MrsJ. She is currently clad in duds from 50% off day at the thrift store (a thrift store whose regular prices make Goodwill look expensive).
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@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Aug 19
@SophiaMorros My kindo gal!
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@snowy22315 (180786)
• United States
16 Aug 19
I have quite a few clothes so I don't really have to, but if it something special I might, and for a Halloween party, yes, I just might!
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@snowy22315 (180786)
• United States
16 Aug 19
@TheHorse Well, you should have scored points for creativity!
@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
17 Aug 19
@TheHorse No, it made a difference in the respect to my hosts, you do not go to eat in some places if not dressed correctly. The waiters would have served us as they do serve everyone, but their opinion would have not been "look what an elegant, polite, well educated lady" for sure.
@wolfgirl569 (106323)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Aug 19
Only when I got married the first time
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@wolfgirl569 (106323)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Aug 19
@TheHorse The first time the full dress. But I liked the last one better. Jeans, t-shirt and since it was winter my leather biker jacket.
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Aug 19
No, I have not. No reason to.
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@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Aug 19
@JohnRoberts Eh, I'm sure they'll slap something pretty on me. Actually, I want to be BBQed and spread over Montana.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
16 Aug 19
Most of the time I buy new outfit for the party especially if there's a theme.
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
16 Aug 19
Yes I have. I do not socialise but I throw a party for deprived kids and for that occasion I go for new clothes.
@1creekgirl (41433)
• United States
15 Aug 19
The last time we went to our daughter's house in Charleston, we met our granddaughter's new boyfriend at a brunch downtown Charleston. I bought a stylish new top to wear that wasn't too fancy, yet classy (first impressions, you know.) Most of the time I just wear whatever I have, although I do love to shop. Love the new flip flops. You can't go wrong with black. How was the party?
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