https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:51:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-589037 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:57:10 +0000 MsMary 589037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dresses are the least-represented item in my closet. I have 8 day dresses, 3 dressy short cocktail-type dresses, and two long formal gowns:</p> <p>Nine West "magic" dress x 2<br /> Reptile print jersey dress<br /> Pink/purple print jersey dress<br /> DVF silk floral print wrap dress<br /> Kate Spade brown linen day dress<br /> Vintage navy and white day dress<br /> Jessica Howard black sheath</p> <p>Desigual short party dress<br /> Nine West fake missoni party dress<br /> Evan Picone purple jersey cocktail dress</p> <p>Vintage 70s long formal<br /> Newer purple sparkly halter long formal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-589032 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:51:42 +0000 cciele 589032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anyhow, please don't be so hard on yourself. I'm sure we've all accumulated one item or another and have forgotten about their existence! Keep what you like, sell, swap, donate the rest, and move on. </p> <p>And if you can use all 35, great! When I think about it, my dresses take the place of trousers in the workplace -- I have zero pairs of trousers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-589029 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:47:50 +0000 rachylou 589029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess-timate 25. Don't get much opportunity to my wear dresses, due to the prevalence of A/C, but they're good dresses... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-589024 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:42:44 +0000 missvee 589024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes - I have 3, including an all purpose LBD. Can't stop...must get shopping!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-589023 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:41:34 +0000 Aida 589023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wear them all, I think that's fine! I agree with Rita that it would be worth going through and trying to sell the ones you don't think you'll wear or aren't your style since you are concerned about the number. I have only a handful (less than 10) that I wear, and a few waiting to go to the YLF swap next month; I've found I like dresses more than skirts, so I wouldn't mind increasing my dress count personally </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588907 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:42:24 +0000 bella 588907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got 18 + 6 strictly cocktail dresses (i.e. they cannot be dressed down at all). 2 of them are on their way out, they will be culled after this spring. I honestly thought I had fewer, I was surprised when I counted them. I think this is too many for me, it bugs me to no end when I can't get my fair cost per wear out of clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588777 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:31:18 +0000 lyn* 588777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have many dresses; I believe I currently have around 40. I am interested in purchasing more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588756 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:15:20 +0000 HelenInCanada 588756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. That's not terrible if you're actually wearing and enjoying these dresses, but if you aren't or haven't...yeah. Yikes! E-bay, swap, or donation time!</p> <p>Currently I own 5. (I now can't stand one of them on me, so it has to go!) 3 are casual summer dresses, because I refuse to wear fussy clothing during heat waves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588749 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:09:35 +0000 teri 588749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I probably own too many to count..... lol<br /> I can never have to many. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588701 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:42:03 +0000 jayne 588701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm that was alot. I think I own 30. So I cannot judge. I use some in winter only, maybe 5-8, and most in spring and some JUST summer (white mostly) and have about 5 that are for real dress up! I am comfortable with this number. I love dresses and use them all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588695 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:40:02 +0000 Mo 588695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 18 dresses now, after coming to a similar conclusion as you before I moved back home to CA from FL. Mine does include absolutely everything from a satin and chiffon gown to a water resistant surfer dress. I decided no more sundresses. I have roughly 6, which is plenty. My last dress purchases were all 3/4 or long sleeved since I knew I'd be returning to a largely cold dominated climate. I am happy with the amount and variety I now own. (pic shows all but the surfer dress and new ink blue day dress)</p> <p>EDIT: I should add I've sold several dresses on eBay successfully. They seem to be an easier sell than some other items for some reason. Just finally sold my strapless black Shelli Segal yesterday actually! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588689 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:37:50 +0000 Suz 588689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just did a quick audit. </p> <p>I own 9. </p> <p>2 are "party" dresses —one an all-year round LBD that is a bit on the subtly glamorous/sexy side, and one is a very light silk chiffon going-to-a-wedding-or-garden-party type dress, suitable for warm days only, even with a jacket. </p> <p>2 are all-year-round sleeveless jersey sheaths that can be layered over or under, one black and one blue-grey.</p> <p>1 is a multicoloured midi sheath that works best in spring/summer/early fall. </p> <p>1 is a multicoloured midi that works only in late fall/ winter. </p> <p>2 are sweater dresses, one for fall/winter and one for spring. </p> <p>1 is a turtelneck sleeved dress in a light fabric that can be layered over or worn as is. Good for spring/fall/winter (but not winter's coldest days). </p> <p>Practically speaking that means I have about 5 in each season, with the addition of a dressier piece. I think for me that's a pretty good number. But I will probably add a sundress for summer if I can find one I like. </p> <p>I get the impression that you love shopping and buying. So why not just weed out the ones that no longer thrill you, either by selling or giving away, and make room for more shopping adventures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588679 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:31:55 +0000 modgrl 588679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - I'm with you - I have more jackets than I care to admit... and am currently on the look out for an emerald one... another capsule that never feels full. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588675 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:31:32 +0000 Jjsloane 588675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lot of dresses, but I think Rita's advice is wise. Check them all out and if you can whittle them down great. If they truly are all different seasons, occasions etc.. you might just need that many. Just figure a system to rotate them in regularly so they all get a little love.<br /> I think I have about 12 plus a cocktail dress? I thought that was alot, but they do span sesons and some are work only or casual only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588666 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:28:48 +0000 Janet 588666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gulp. I just counted and I have 39.</p> <p>That's including all seasons, and all purposes from dressier to ultra casual, even sundresses that basically function as beach coverups. Not counting formal dresses -- 4 of those. </p> <p>I know some will go away when I pull the summer dresses out for reevaluation. </p> <p>Now just don't ask me to count my jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588663 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:27:22 +0000 cciele 588663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds a lot, but it depends on how often you wear dresses and what capsules they fit into. I have 17 dresses -- some for work, some for play, some for fancy events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588653 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:22:28 +0000 christieanne 588653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you wear more dresses in the summer? It may be time to be a bit picky and let some go to consignment or other homes. At least you have a lot to choose from.<br /> It's not really the quantity that would concern me - but if they are all too similar in cut, color, pattern then I would say keep the best of the best and let go of 10 or so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588624 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:10:10 +0000 modgrl 588624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy cow that's ALOT!! Are they all your size and in style? Would you consider moving some of them along? I am finding that my style has moved on and I don't want to wear even some of the dresses that I bought in the last few years. Dresses that wrinkle too easily, have too much cleavage or are too short are on their way out. I wear my dresses year round. I layer the short sleeve dresses over tights and boots in winter and wear them on their own in summer. I have MOTG dresses, casual work, and formal work dresses. I also need cocktail dresses, dresses for 80 degree days and 100 degree days. This is one capsule that never feels full to me. I am always on the look out for a great cute sprightly summer dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588618 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:06:57 +0000 Meredith1953 588618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh Oh.....I have like 3 dresses and 1 skirt. I definitely need at least a couple more of both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588616 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:06:47 +0000 citygirldc 588616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I guess I tend to buy stuff and end up forgetting about them. That's why I'm kind of mad at myself for buying too much. If hubby knew, he would be shaking his head. </p> <p>I do have two separate small closets and tend to use the one in my bedroom more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588597 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:25 +0000 Anonymous 588597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's possible to own too many dresses??? </p> <p>*confused* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588596 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:09 +0000 Transcona Shannon 588596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only 5 - and I want more!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-confession---i-have-waaaaaayyy-too-many-dresses#post-588593 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:58:23 +0000 citygirldc 588593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After doing some Spring cleaning these past few days and putting away some Winter wear, I noticed I had a lot of dresses in my closet. I've decided to figure out how many dresses I actually own that are fairly new (within 3 years). From what I remember, I own approximately 35 dresses including the dresses I just recently bought. I feel kind of disgusted with myself and really need to think about selling a few dresses on EBay and/or SYC maybe starting tomorrow.</p> <p>How many dresses do you own?? </p>