Opinion on dresses?

[Soigne]

cute but not for me

 

[_Rainy_]

I can’t imagine having to perform in front of others in an outfit you feel uncomfortable in! I just hate dressing up in general. I don’t like dresses and I can never find petite dress pants. I will not sew to save my life so hemming them is out of the question. I don’t mind summer dresses or T-shirt dresses because those are comfy, but only if I can wear them with my boots or chucks.

 

[SoftenedHearts]

Dresses should always be optional to everyone regardless of gender, and never pushed for or against so long as you're dressing appropriately for the occasion.

When I have to dress up, I way prefer dresses, on basis of my size and shape (plus size and dramatic hourglass) so pants shopping that's not leggings or stretchy jeans is the worst thing in the world. Having to go to 5+ stores for a $%&*! pair of basic black flattering dress pants for a job interview because you outgrew your old interview pants is terrible. Whereas with dresses that's not really an issue.

They're also pretty comfy, but I always forget about them (and skirts) for casual wear because I always hyped them up as ~fancy clothes~ in my head. When I do remember though, it's incredible being able to throw on a basic dress, sneakers, and maybe a jacket, and being able to go out the door looking put together with like zero effort.

Also I'm into lolita which is all dresses and skirts, so I'm kind of whatever about it anyways lol. But with how much has to go into styling, I'm more than happy to not have to figure out PANTS in such a complex fashion that also does not cater well to my size. I would die on the spot.

 

[Envy]

I adore dresses, but I rarely wear them. Maybe someday in the future when I can afford more and feel better about my physical shape.

 

[Croconaw]

I will never be seen in a dress ever. People should be able to wear what they want, regardless of the stereotypes or gender roles. I’ve had a school therapist flip out on me because I wouldn’t wear something feminine to a school prom. I didn’t even want to go to the prom, but she said that if I don’t go, it’ll be the reason someone else doesn’t get to go. She was trying everything in her power to get me to feel bad, and she did guilt trip me into going. I was miserable. I don’t think she should have been qualified to be a therapist, but that’s another story for another day... I wanted to wear a tuxedo, or at least some suit.

 

[Disneyfangirl23]

I love em' but I don't wear them much

 

[nyx~]

I prefer not to wear them but I still do from time to time.

 

[neoratz]

i love them but Mad Respact to those who do not... dresses and skirts are much comfier to me than pants because pants feel weirdly restrictive to me! i wish i could wear more pants honestly. i think everyone should be able to wear what's comfortable for them and huge agree with xsupermario64x

 

[.: Meri :.]

There's a few styles of dresses that I do personally like (sweater dresses, peasant dresses, and Lolita dresses are just... so nice-looking), but they're typically not my thing. Other styles of dresses are something that I think works well for other people, but aren't something I'd want to wear myself. And I wouldn't wear dresses at all when I was little because they were hard to play in ahaha. If it's a situation that calls for dressing up, then I definitely prefer to wear button-up shirts with slacks or suits, depending.
I'm firmly of the opinion that anyone who wants to wear dresses should be able to wear them, and anyone who doesn't want to wear them shouldn't be pressured to do so.

 

[fairysyndrome]

oh i love dresses!!!! i used to hate wearing them when i was younger, but i’ve really started to appreciate them more in the past year or so. so many different cute patterns and styles, and i think they look more flattering on me than my old favourite combo of jeans and a t shirt do ^^;; also way faster to put on and put together which is a blessing since i always wait til last minute to get ready when i have to go somewhere

 

[tomatospooks666]

depends on the style. in general, i'd say that i like some dresses but not others.

edit: also, anyone who tells someone what they should and shouldn't wear based on their gender can go step on 100 legos. :>

 

[MadisonBristol]

I like them, but I prefer skirts just because when I sit, I feel like either it's pulling on the top down, or pulling the bottom up.

 

[cIementine]

oh i've been loving them sm lately!! particularly midi/maxi dresses which seem to be pretty in style right now, so very easy to find in lovely patterns and colours, and convenient to wear since the weather isn't too great and i don't have to think about shaving my legs lol. i recently bought the house of sunny hockney dress, which was v expensive but it's a standout i hope to have in my wardrobe for a while and it's what i wear to museums !! also very flowy, white summer dresses. zara also does great dresses right now.

 

[Millysaurusrexjr]

I love dresses! And they can be super comfortable, you just gotta find the right type! I'd wear 'em everyday if it weren't for my anxiety

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I will never be seen in a dress ever. People should be able to wear what they want, regardless of the stereotypes or gender roles. I’ve had a school therapist flip out on me because I wouldn’t wear something feminine to a school prom. I didn’t even want to go to the prom, but she said that if I don’t go, it’ll be the reason someone else doesn’t get to go. She was trying everything in her power to get me to feel bad, and she did guilt trip me into going. I was miserable. I don’t think she should have been qualified to be a therapist, but that’s another story for another day... I wanted to wear a tuxedo, or at least some suit.

That school therapist should be fired. Very weird of them to try to force you to go and control what you wear

 

[deana]

I like dresses a lot actually but I understand why some people are not in to them. I was scared of dresses for a long time because I thought they were too girly and that I was not feminine enough to pull them off. Or that I would be seen as too feminine since apparently femininity needs to be a delicate balance or something. Once I started experimenting with wearing dresses more though I realized that I actually quite like them

 

[Mr_Persona]

I stopped wearing dresses until 7 because l felt weird in them and they're just too girly for me. I love looking at dresses but l don't wear them. I would wear them for a costume which can be cozy but l haven't dressed up in a while. Dresses imo are unless to have anyways because l never been to some special event.

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I love dresses! And they can be super comfortable, you just gotta find the right type! I'd wear 'em everyday if it weren't for my anxiety

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That school therapist should be fired. Very weird of them to try to force you to go and control what you wear

dresses are cozy even for winter

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I will never be seen in a dress ever. People should be able to wear what they want, regardless of the stereotypes or gender roles. I’ve had a school therapist flip out on me because I wouldn’t wear something feminine to a school prom. I didn’t even want to go to the prom, but she said that if I don’t go, it’ll be the reason someone else doesn’t get to go. She was trying everything in her power to get me to feel bad, and she did guilt trip me into going. I was miserable. I don’t think she should have been qualified to be a therapist, but that’s another story for another day... I wanted to wear a tuxedo, or at least some suit.

you know they would do all this to make money. That's how therapists are. Using you for money so best way to deal with this is to ignore her idea. a therapist at my school long ago which l never needed one because l don't have a big mental health problem. She would always try to talk about if l'm feeling sad and no matter how much l said "l'm not sad, l'm doing fine". She would still treat me like l have depression or something which l don't have (but l remember they said they diagnosed me?). And she kept doing this so l can feel sad so she can keep me longer for money and it never worked. l think you need to get another therapist who actually understands you because this one you have right now isn't the one for you.

Gotta do something

 

[Envy]

I adore dresses, but I rarely wear them. Maybe someday in the future when I can afford more and feel better about my physical shape.

Okay, so it's funny because shortly after this post I started getting some dresses I really like, and I've been wearing a lot of dresses lately! =)

I have a new one coming, too. =D

 

[Foreverfox]

To start, I know this thread is old, but since it's had some activity lately. I'll join in!

I love dresses! I have A TON. I just never get to wear them for multiple reasons. One of which being that I'm mom to an almost 2 year old who can't walk because he has Spina Bifida, so I'm constantly carrying him. They just aren't practical for me at this time, but I can't wait to be able to wear them again! I have alot of tshirt dresses that are super comfy.

 

[Antonio]

I can't pull them off cuz my waist too thin and my legs too musclely

 

[corncob]

oh, gosh, i just think dresses look good on everybody! men, women, nb folks - if you're comfortable in a dress and want to wear them, i think you should do it! i'm especially fond of anything with a drapey, flowy skirt. they're so pretty and cute and flouncy! i wish i had more like that myself <3 <3

naturally i think what looks best on anyone is whatever they're most comfortable wearing. confidence is always becoming <3 wear what makes you happy!