Do women really need to own at least one formal dress as adults?

[MissSunshine2]

I was starting to look and become a bit old for the girlish formal dresses I owned. So I got rid of them.

Should I get one new dress for formal occasions, which is more age appropriate? I realised I don’t really have any really formal dresses anymore.

[Daniel707]

You don’t really need anything just wear what you enjoy wearing a lot of people have nice clothes like I have some suits and a tux that I can probably count on a single hand how many times I will wear them. But it’s nice to have in case

[Daniel707]

Thanks!

[OlderAndWiser]

What opportunities do you have to wear such a dress?

[MissSunshine2]

Not many at the moment.

[OlderAndWiser]

Perhaps you should find a LBD that is conservative enough to wear to a formal event (add pearls) but flattering enough to wear to a dressy date.

[MissSunshine2]

That’s a good idea 💕

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[AI Opinion]

You don’t *need* a formal dress, but having one solid, age-appropriate option makes life so much easier for weddings, work events, or fancy dinners. Think of it like a style safety net. Choose a simple, well-cut dress in a neutral color you feel confident in, and you can change the vibe with shoes, jewelry, and makeup each time 💃🏻

[Beckybooboo]

Not really. I usually donate my "formal dresses" to stores like Goodwill or St. Vincent De Paul, locally, after a period of time. They actually give them to young girls that could use them. If I need one for a formal occasion, I'll get fitted for one and buy it. Not that I'm snobby, it's just that I hate wearing the same dress twice.

[BobbieBoy666]

Yes, you go girl. This is my style fashion Dresses.

[CarolineWhizz]

I'd say it depends on your lifestyle. If you rarely wear formal clothes, but the need suddenly arises, you can just buy (or, better still, borrow) a suitable dress for that occasion. If however, you regularly go to formal functions, then you're going to need some formal clothes!

[BCRanger10]

Women should have at least one or two dresses and men should have a suit and maybe a good blazer and two pairs of slacks.

[Nikki1989]

Yes, but due to my career, I have no other choice. I only dress formally as required.

[FreyaRed]

Having something formal as backup isn't wrong. Especially today when elegant dresses cost less than 100 bucks because market is saturated.

[RavVid]

Seems sensible. As a guy I think I should have a suit. There is not always substantial notice of formal events.

[Elliegirl]

It’s a good idea to have one, but it’s not necessary if you don’t ever go to formal events.

[Boulemakh]

@Elliegirl Can you guess the origins of me and my partner? ↗

[Elliegirl]

@Boulemakh no idea

[lilBigPotato]

It's good to have the choice but if you don't like them then there's no need to own any.

[Kelley1]

Many women should have a formal dress. However, some women never go to formal events, and, even if they do, they may feel more comfortable in less formal clothes.

[236color]

Probably. As a man, I own one suit. I wear it to weddings, funerals and job interviews.

[beenherebefore]

A formal dress or a formal outfit and a LBD are a MUST in a woman's closet.

[Darcey]

Yes. You never know when you will get asked to go somewhere.

I have a black dress just in case.

[4ngelic]

That's probably a good idea

[Anonymous]

I don't like anything formal.

[MissSunshine2]

I prefer smart casual, personally.

[Opinion Owner]

Me too :)

[Iron_Man]

Yes go for it

[sage2021]

I don't.

[WhitneySnow]

Yes.