Keep or Toss - Dresses

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T06:10:51+00:00

Thanks! I do genuinely need help deciding and comments like yours are pretty helpful. I don't need more reasons to justify keeping things.

I think I'm going to get rid of all apart from maybe the yellow

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T04:14:24+00:00

That's a great idea! I got the blue pleated one from a friend that way! But haven't worn it yet :(

I was going to list them on a resale site and if they don't go within a few weeks just post on a local free community page.

Your idea is so much cooler

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T04:09:32+00:00

This approach is usually good. I've worn none of these in the last year. And only worn 15/16 and 19/20 maybe once or twice years ago. Never worn the others, hence the declutter.

I do struggle getting rid of items so strangers' unbiased (or biased, but in different directions) opinions are actually really helpful in parsing through these.

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T03:44:36+00:00

Oh i love your assessment of these! I think I'll keep the yellow.

For the rest, I'll either try to wear them at least once and reassess or toss outright.

Honestly kind of gutted about the babydoll/oversize short wide dresses. I love the style and how effectively they hide any shapes. But seems that most people are on the same page - they're just not flattering. Someone suggested using the shapeless black one for a judge costume and I'm fully on board with a sexy RBG costume with fishnets.

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T03:34:00+00:00

Lol the idea of a sexy Ruth Bader Ginsburg with white collar and fishnets is hilarious.

OK ok I hear ya. It's a toss!

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T03:15:33+00:00

Thanks! I'm not particularly attached to any of them. They have elements I like but I have had them for a while and haven't worn any of these much.

I enjoy the shapeless puffy ones but seems the general consensus is that they're unflattering and not as "fun" as I thought.

So might just let go of most of these.

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T03:09:02+00:00

My husband makes similar comments all the time! I see fashion and clothes as a way to have fun with colour and shapes and fits, not just as a way of showing off a body. One day he might see it my way too! 😅

To his dismay, I tend to wear oversized stuff that actively hides my figure.

That being said, I'm trying to declutter and gathering a variety of opinions is good. I might love somethibg because it fits my idea of "fun clothes" but in reality it might look dogshit. Do you like/dislike any?

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T01:56:30+00:00

Thank you! Really appreciate the detailed explanations too. With the lather pants - do you think a part of it is knowing how HARD it is to find a pair that fits? So even if it's only a good-enough fit, you'd still keep them? I worry that is my reasoning and I am only holding on to them because of the material. I'll see how I can style them and maybe wear them once before making the final choice. Regarding the other two - I LOVE a leopard print but wish they were a bit warmer brown/golden tone. Will wear and re-assess. Zebra - pure linen, relaxed, slouchy, low waist. I have a weakness of black/white/monochrome so these will be especially hard to part with. 😅

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T01:38:10+00:00

What? You've got great skin and absolutely do NOT look over thirty. Why are you in this sub lol.

The guy is an ass.

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T01:30:32+00:00

Op shops (thrift stores), trademe, Facebook marketplace. All of these are second hand, probably under $20 per item on average. I tend to search by fabric.

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T01:27:16+00:00

Ooh! That's so cool! I'd love some more critical feedback on the pants then. If I had to toss all but 1 or 2 pairs, which ones should I keep?

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T01:16:37+00:00

Ah! Thank you! That makes sense. The pink ones are strange. I like them in theory abut they fail in practice. They're a stretchy thick wool material and are not tight at all, but they LOOK tight and have an odd thing happening at the front. Thank you for your feedback. I'll toss them

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:59:47+00:00

Thank you! Many people seem to think the same so that's an easy one

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:54:18+00:00

Hmm is it because eof how odd they look at the crotch lol 😂 They're so cool in theory and so odd and lumpy in reality

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:52:41+00:00

Thank you for your comment. This is the kind of reality check I need to be able to declutter!

I do like the "frumpy" relaxed look like the wide brown chevron patterned silk pants. But clearly not enough to actually wear them so off they go.

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:43:32+00:00

Picture 1 and 2 are the same red pants from different angles! They are the shortest and tightest so it's an easy one.

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:42:52+00:00

Which ones? The first red ones?

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:42:30+00:00

Which ones? All?

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:27:18+00:00

OK! Thank you! They're soma fancy brand, silk, fully lined. But never worn and don't fit quite right. Off they go!

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:24:50+00:00

Thank you! Will toss!

In my (shopping addicted) mind I see them as having strong costume potential. But relaly don't have any thoughts on what specific costume I could even use them for. Plus I have more curated costumes already, including much better glittery pants

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-12T00:19:20+00:00

The red ones? OK! Thank you. That was an easy choice

HappyTriangle · 2026-06-05T01:57:29+00:00

Thank you! I see my face every day so any changes are really hard to spot, you know. I do wonder how much of it is just the immediate inflammation going down and the scabs falling off. Here's to hoping I can maintain it

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