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Sinclair

March 19, 2025, 08:34:04 PM
Hi all, been sometime since I posted. Missed you all. :)
So, my addiction that I'm addressing is DRESSES! OMG ... I had over 50 dresses in my closet. So, three main types that I have are sexy, formal, and casual. I love them all but it's too much money to keep buying more. So, I donated a bunch to Goodwill to break the cycle but now I miss them ... ugh... and last nite I bought a new dress from Amazon. Anyone else have this type of addiction? The dresses just make me feel sooooo good and I love how I look in them. I know it's a bit of a minor issue in the grand scheme of things that we all face, but it's a lot of money.
I love dresses!!

MistressStevie

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March 19, 2025, 08:41:22 PM
Dresses are an awesome addiction to have.  One can only have enough dresses where the storage space is past over flowing.   

Some of the Amazon dresses are great value along with looking amazing.   

Yard Sales and other second hand options can make drop the monetary consideration substantially. 

Sinclair

#2
March 19, 2025, 08:51:17 PM
Quote from: MistressStevie on March 19, 2025, 08:41:22 PMDresses are an awesome addiction to have.  One can only have enough dresses where the storage space is past over flowing.   

Some of the Amazon dresses are great value along with looking amazing.   

Yard Sales and other second hand options can make drop the monetary consideration substantially. 

Smiles, thanks ... perhaps I should check Goodwill for cheaper buys ... oh wait, I'll buy back my own dresses ...lol. It's good to know it's not just me that loves dresses. :)
I love dresses!!

Lori Dee

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March 19, 2025, 09:08:52 PM
Welcome back, Sinclair.

Here locally, we have a few secondhand shops, like Plato's Closet, and other thrift stores. Some are better than others with some featuring more "vintage" clothing. But still good deals to be had.
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March 19, 2025, 09:19:14 PM
Quote from: Sinclair on March 19, 2025, 08:51:17 PMperhaps I should check Goodwill for cheaper buys ... oh wait, I'll buy back my own dresses ...lol.
Lol, that gave me a good laugh. 😂

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ChrissyRyan

#5
March 19, 2025, 09:40:45 PM
Sometimes a consignment shop will have a nice selection of clothing to pick from.

Dresses can be just the right thing to wear.


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ChrissyRyan

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March 19, 2025, 09:41:43 PM
You might find some clothes at a flea market.  But I have on,y bought one clothing item from flea markets.  That was a sweater.

Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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tgirlamg

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March 20, 2025, 12:16:43 AM
Sinclair!

It's so good to see you posting again!  Buy any and all dresses you want sister!

Hugs!

Ashley 💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

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Sinclair

#8
March 20, 2025, 08:54:48 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on March 20, 2025, 12:16:43 AMSinclair!

It's so good to see you posting again!  Buy any and all dresses you want sister!

Hugs!

Ashley 💕

Ashley, so good to see you again! Hope all is well with you. :) I'm doing good, luv my situation and who I am. Never gonna change that. Little worried my addiction may move from dresses to bras ... lol ... we'll see. :)
I love dresses!!

KittyChanelle

#9
March 21, 2025, 09:57:32 AM
I totally understand your addiction😅 for me it's leggings and shoes... and boots 😬😬

Sinclair

#10
March 21, 2025, 09:31:49 PM
Quote from: KittyChanelle on March 21, 2025, 09:57:32 AMI totally understand your addiction😅 for me it's leggings and shoes... and boots 😬😬

OMG, don't get me started on shoes as well ... :)
I love dresses!!

KittyChanelle

#11
March 21, 2025, 10:56:49 PM
Quote from: Sinclair on March 21, 2025, 09:31:49 PMOMG, don't get me started on shoes as well ... :)
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tgirlamg

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March 22, 2025, 12:53:44 PM
It is funny... I have had so many fashion obsessions and looks  that I have pursued over the last 12 years... I kind of get a style in mind and then chase it and buy all sorts of slight variations on the theme until I get just the right look I want... happily Poshmark and consignment shops make this a financially feasible shopping style! 😅

 For the most part my day to day style is cutoffs and a tank top but, when a certain look strikes my brain it is game on!

About a year ago I got obsessed with the denim overall and denim jumper look! I posted a few of my selections right after the lost years crash in Reply 1585 here...

https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,242326.1580.html

I haven't had any major obsessing since that one but, they tend to pop out of nowhere so who knows what tomorrow will bring Lol 😅👍 👠👙🩱👗👢👛👜🧥

Onward!

A 💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

Sinclair

#13
March 23, 2025, 09:04:53 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on March 22, 2025, 12:53:44 PMIt is funny... I have had so many fashion obsessions and looks  that I have pursued over the last 12 years... I kind of get a style in mind and then chase it and buy all sorts of slight variations on the theme until I get just the right look I want... happily Poshmark and consignment shops make this a financially feasible shopping style! 😅

 For the most part my day to day style is cutoffs and a tank top but, when a certain look strikes my brain it is game on!

About a year ago I got obsessed with the denim overall and denim jumper look! I posted a few of my selections right after the lost years crash in Reply 1585 here...

https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,242326.1580.html

I haven't had any major obsessing since that one but, they tend to pop out of nowhere so who knows what tomorrow will bring Lol 😅👍 👠👙🩱👗👢👛👜🧥

Onward!

A 💕

Hi Ashley, you look fab in denim! I get what you say about being in a day-to-day routine with what one wears. I had been doing that for years. Then, *boom* outta no where I got this itch to explore again ... I think when I donated some of my dresses it opened up a hole, which apparently now I'm filling. :) Tells self, I have shoes, no more shoes ... hmmm someone said boots ... don't really have that many boots ...  :)
I love dresses!!

ChrissyRyan

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March 23, 2025, 09:08:58 PM
I would like to get a slinky red dress.

Darn.  I wish I had the nice figure my sweetie has so I would look great in that type of dress.  Sigh.  She has the curves. 


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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ChrissyRyan

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March 23, 2025, 09:09:31 PM
A slinky black dress too.
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Sinclair

#16
March 23, 2025, 09:22:58 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2025, 09:09:31 PMA slinky black dress too.


Hi Chrissy, luv your sig quote. :) As far as the slinky black dress, go find it, buy it wear it, and love it!
I love dresses!!

ChrissyRyan

#17
March 23, 2025, 09:35:50 PM
Quote from: Sinclair on March 23, 2025, 09:22:58 PMHi Chrissy, luv your sig quote. :) As far as the slinky black dress, go find it, buy it wear it, and love it!


Thank you.


Well perhaps I will buy one someday.  My closets seem like they are overflowing and I wonder how needed ANY additional purchase of clothing would be.  After a number of years of wearing gender conforming clothing you seem to accumulate much. 

I try to not spend much money on "wants."  But there are times for exceptions.  So maybe someday I will get me the slinky dresses.  Maybe one with a lot of sequins too, who knows!

Hugs,

Chrissy


Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Sinclair

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March 27, 2025, 08:53:08 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2025, 09:35:50 PMThank you.


Well perhaps I will buy one someday.  My closets seem like they are overflowing and I wonder how needed ANY additional purchase of clothing would be.  After a number of years of wearing gender conforming clothing you seem to accumulate much. 

I try to not spend much money on "wants."  But there are times for exceptions.  So maybe someday I will get me the slinky dresses.  Maybe one with a lot of sequins too, who knows!

Hugs,

Chrissy

Well, one thing I have learned on this journey is that one needs patience. So, move at your own comfortable pace. You seem very sweet and wish you the best! :)
I love dresses!!

ChrissyRyan

#19
March 27, 2025, 09:01:13 PM
Quote from: Sinclair on March 27, 2025, 08:53:08 PMWell, one thing I have learned on this journey is that one needs patience. So, move at your own comfortable pace. You seem very sweet and wish you the best! :)


Yes, we are on no timetable but on our own.  It is nice to be myself while working and I do error in being maybe better dressed than needed for work.

I cannot get over how so many college basketball coaches wear such underwhelming clothing at games.  Few wear suits and ties.  A nice shirt and coordinating sweater would be good but some need to go to a fashion advisor.

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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