Keep or return dress - dabs eyes

[MrsChrimbo]

I bought a dress. The reviews say it can be worn in a few different ways, and they always look more fancy in the pictures. Also, it’s not a very fancy shop.

Anyway, got it home and tried it on. It fits beautifully (could do with an extra 1cm round torso but it’s fine) and it is stunning. However, it’s fancier than I expected and I’m not going anywhere I can really wear it. I’ve a few Christmas things but they’re mainly pub etc. it’s also just a Christmas dress. It’s beautiful green velvet (I bought it before Princess Kate worn hers ;) I’ve a “do” in Feb, but will green velvet work post Christmas?

Keep, or return. I fear it may just languish in my wardrobe.

Oh I would keep this dress its lovely

Unless money is really tight then my view is always, always, always keep a dress that fits well and looks good on you.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the right event coming up. One day you will need a dress for a winter event, and you’ll rummage in your wardrobe and this will be waiting and you’ll think how glad you are you kept it.

A few standby wardrobe items are invaluable. When that 'I haven't got anything to wear' time comes, you'll have something that will be just right to hand.

A friend once told me 'you never regret your extravagances' and she had a point.
You think hard before buying something expensive but could spend just as much without thinking on several cheaper things.