Would you/have you asked a complete stranger where they got an item of clothing?

[LaceandChintz]

I was following a couple down the street and could not stop staring at her outfit, especially her top. But I didn't ask her where it was from, though would've liked to, because she was really glam and stylish and groomed and I was looking decidedly scruffy!
Would you/do you?

[grounddown]

Yes twice, i literally couldnt help myself, both people were fine about it.
One was awesome leopard print shoes that she had got that morning from dune and I managed to get a pair and the other was a dress the lady had got a year before but I managed to find it on eBay a size too small and lost weight to fit into it :)
I HAD to have them.

[DelphiniumBlue]

I've done it a few times, and the response has always been friendly and helpful.

[TheseAreTheGoodOldDays]

I've done it before, and had people ask me too! I find it flattering that someone would like something I was wearing so much they had to stop me and ask where it was from

[MelanieCheeks]

What's the worst that could happen?

[Judydreamsofhorses]

Yes, often, and have had it happen to me many times, as well as random compliments on my hair.

[Lightship]

Yes, and I've been asked myself. Invariably, whether I was the asker or the askee, the item of clothing was over ten years old/bought in another country/borrowed from someone else.

[PandaG]

I can't remember doing so, but once I (and dd) loved an unusual plait in a child's hair so much I asked the parent how it was done. She then demonstrated on my daughter's hair, and I learnt how to do it for her!

[Maudlinmaud]

I do this, no issue. A lady behind me in the check out line this afternoon asked where my jacket was from and then the lady on the till asked the same about my bag.

[LaceandChintz]

MelanieCheeks nothing really! Just dithered too long then she was gone! I think it was because I was behind her walking down the street it was difficult to approach without accosting her
I think if we'd been wandering around a shop or standing in a queue I would've done.
Thanks for all the replies

[hellokittymania]

Yes I have. I have also been asked about where I bought my pink shoes!

[Highalert]

A trendy young teenager once asked where I got my boots from. When I said Asda she sort of looked a bit disgusted

[obviousnamechange1]

I haven't but I've been asked myself quite a few times, I always take it as a nice compliment.

[daisypond]

I've been asked a few times. I take it as a compliment, too.

[MyGastIsFlabbered]

Yes I've asked, and been asked. I find it flattering if I'm asked (unless it's by the polar opposite of me style-wise!)

[CaptainBrickbeard]

It makes my day when someone asks me so I always pay the compliment forward and ask other people!

[ScarlettFreestone]

I've been asked quite a few times. Most frequently by slightly tipsy women in the ladies.

I've never been offended by being asked where something is from, although I don't like it when people ask the cost.

[originalbiglymavis]

I've had people ask me where I've got shoes from.

[WanderingTrolley1]

I've been asked, but never actually asked someone myself - as close as I've been to it!

[metalmum15]

I've never asked anyone else, but I've been asked by people. I take it as a compliment. Recently a lady asked where my biker boots were from. She was in her 70's and dressed like a grungy student!

[Justmadeperfectflapjacks]

Once in a pub toilet a woman said her equally drunk scarey looking mate wanted a word with me. .
She wanted to know where I got my shoes from. . .
Felt like just giving her them!!
But was a compliment even of she had my legs shaking!!

[thedevilinablackdress]

I have both asked people and been asked and the answer both ways is usually 'eBay/charity shop/somewhere abroad / had it for 10 years. Ah well, it's always a nice chat anyway.

[Harree]

Yes I always compliment them & ask them where they got it. Once had a girl say she got a top from a little boutique in Barcelona, only to discover the exact top in Topshop!

[Gah81]

I do so often. I always love to be asked where I got something from - such a compliment. And I have only ever had a good reaction from the people I have asked in return :)

[OCSockOrphanage]

It's just a lovely polite compliment. You look great, where did you find it? When it happens to me, it makes my day. And I hope, when I do the same to some unsuspecting woman, that it gives her a lift too.

[LuluLovesFruitcakes]

I do it alot . Especially if I've had a drink!
People ask me sometimes too. Usually if someone says they like something I'm wearing I just blurt out where I got it. Or that it's got pockets. I love things with pockets 🙈