Have you acquired a formal dress?

[ChrissyRyan]

Have you shopped for a formal dress?
Have you acquired one?

I realize that the need for one may be small or not at all for many; but occasionally useful for some, and perhaps very nice business attire is required.  However, by "formal dress" this would be a "cocktail dress" or an elegant "party dress."

Was there a particular event or need for one, or did you simply want to be prepared should the need arise?

[Paulie]

Yes, a couple of them.  Getting ready to purge them and a number of other garments too.  I have some fancy heels with lots of bling, going to purge them too.  Bought them all on a whim.  I'll never have any place to wear them and they are just taking up space in the closet. 

[Iztaccihuatl]

My very first dress I ever bought was an 'occasion dress'. I wore it at home several times, but never had an opportunity to wear it out in public. Until last year when I attended the Keystone conference and was able to wear it and show it off during the gala night dinner event.

For this year's Keystone I bought another formal dress. A girl can't wear the same dress two years in a row, can she?

[Charlotte_Ringwood ✅]

I'm not entirely sure how to determine if they are definitely formal. I have one that has that kinda evening event vibe. I've worn it to work however. I avoid formal occasions wherever possible tbh!

[ChrissyRyan]

I do not think I would really have a need for one unless maybe I went on an ocean cruise where there may be a fancy event.  I do not need them for business interaction or at conferences or community events.  I do not go to galas or balls or fancy award events.

I do not need a party or formal dress and no club/night dress is needed.  I doubt I would ever be a maid of honor either but those dresses I would be directed for fittings.

I do dress nicely at work. I enjoy wearing my professional outfits there.  I have been wearing dresses more than last year.  There are days I can wear less business formal too.  There are days I can even wear jeans.  Shorts or shorter skirts or skorts would be a no no unless perhaps at an office picnic off premise.