That no one said I look nice?

What if they didn't say anything to not upset you making the comparison of how you were looking before?
You have said you were not paying attention and struggling with depression. Greet you look know is a reminder of how you were looking before not long ago.
I would carry on with the chin up and making an effort for myself. Leave the time pass and I'm sure someone close to you will ask or comment on the improvement.

I generally refrain from telling someone they look nice because I don’t want it to sound as if the person doesn’t look nice al the time. I tend to compliment shoes and clothing, and do mean it because I say it unprompted.

Why do you need their approval? Your husband should have said something though.

Did it make you feel good? Did you feel pretty? That’s all that matters! Do it for yourself not for other to notice. I’ve had my full face on every day since I was 16, no matter how I feel, no matter what I’m doing even if I don’t leave the house or see anyone! I do it for me and it makes me feel good…so as long as you noticed that you looked good and it made you happy, that’s all you need!

I agree that some people might be weary to say this incase you take it the wrong way, and think God I obviously look like a dishevelled mess usually than. I do think your husband should have complimented you though. It might be time for a little chat?
And remember confidence comes from within, and I bet you looked beautiful!

I'm sure you looked lovely OP. Did you feel nice?, cos that's all that matters in all this. Try not to take it personally, people are just caught up with other things . (Husband out if order though!)Good for you on making that effort, I know how difficult it can be. And when you have down days, look back on this and remember how good you felt - for you and no one else.

I had my hair cut and blow dryed, got new makeup and they tried it on me so I had it all done. I wore a lovely new dress and for first time in 3 years had my legs waxed.

I never comment on physical appearance so would not comment on your hair. I doubt I would even notice make-up and leg waxing, but I wouldn't comment.

I do complement people on clothes, if I actually liked the item. I would say "great dress/ coat/ jacket" but never "you look lovely"

I really don't think it's that.

It may be because they didn’t want it to look like they’re saying you normally look awful. It could also be jealousy.

I find that no one ever compliments me, even when I can tell that I look amazing! But I don’t honestly care because I know I look and feel good.

it’s a shame your husband didn’t say anything, maybe you could bring it up with him? Sometimes they think you look great but they just don’t realise you want them to say something

Same here. Saying you look nice might be taken as saying you normally don't. I expect people were thinking it but didn't want to cause offence.

Well done - keep up the good work but do it for yourself not for others.

I never comment on how people look. Mainly because I don't notice any differences in haircut, make up etc but also because I absolutely hate when people do it to me.

You are taking this too personally. I never comment on people's appearance because I don't like it if people comment on mine. It's no reflection on them.
It's great that you wore a nice dress and looked good, but do it for your own self confidence, not to fish for compliments

Sometimes I don’t say anything when I think a woman looks nice because I don’t always want to make a comment on her looks. I know she is so much more than that. I’m sure lots of people saw the new you and were inwardly applauding and loving your look!

Good for you. I bet you looked lovely.

I rarely comment on someone's appears, especially if I know that person has ever felt uncomfortable about their appearance previously.

I wouldn't want to unintentionally upset them or accidently imply they didn't look good previously.

I'm a little surprised that this isn't something you can discuss with your husband. Have you mentioned it to him at all, even in a casual "I made a real effort to dress up today, what do you think?"

Ira dodgy ground commenting on people's appearance as you never know owner their response.

In fairness. People aren’t always paying attention to you or what you’re wearing.

but it would have been nice for your husband to compliment you

How much of your issue is your husband I wonder. He sounds like a delight

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people are SO wary these days.
I always dole out compliments and people look at me oddly like I'm overstepping

If I knew you had been struggling, I wouldnt have commented because I wouldnt want to make you feel worse.

In the same way as when people lose weight, I dont comment on it unless they mention it.

Im glad you felt well enough to do it. I hope you continue to feel better.

I'm sure you looked amazing OP, and you felt it which is the most important part. I never comment on a drastic change in appearance as I've caused offence in the past by doing so.

I agree.

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Exactly what I was going to say. People are wary nowadays about commenting on other people’s appearance, I’m sure you looked great and I’m happy you feel better now. Validation from others is overrated, if you feel and look good that’s the most important thing.

I bet you looked amazing OP.

I'm disappointed your husband didn't compliment you, but don't take it to heart that other people didn't... Plenty of reasons they may not have done, most of all it's not really something people like to say these days. It can sound quite backhanded when you say it to someone who is usually scruffy, so people don't say it generally out of worry it'll sound like that.

Go listen to Taylor Swift "Bejeweled", be a bit mad at your husbands ignorance, and plan your next "feel good" outfit.

I think people are mostly so worried about what they look like/ are they dressed right/ do they look too fat/ too thin etc that they don't pay that much attention to other people. On those days where you may think you look awful, probably nobody else has really noticed!