Last month, I wore a nice expensive dress to a wedding that I liked. There were people from different backgrounds, but it seems like everyone is aware of everything on social media. Do you think I should wear it comfortably, or would that be a bit much? On the other hand, my budget isn't exactly unlimited, to be honest.
I experienced a similar situation last summer. I wore the same dress to two weddings, only changed the accessories. Honestly, I don't think anyone noticed; and if they did, they didn't say anything to my face. Even if there were rumors on social media, I didn't hear about it, so just do what makes you feel comfortable.
I definitely say wear it. In fact, you mentioned a different environment, don’t worry about it at all! If it's expensive, you must make the most of it anyway. You can just change to heels or something to create a different look. Don’t overload yourself for no reason.
But isn't this just kind of showing that you're dressing to be seen? I mean, the idea that you couldn't wear something twice because you don't want to be visible on social media even sounds strange to me. Wouldn't it be more logical to focus on whether you liked that dress or not?
Let me tell you something, this is actually a bit like brand perception management. The fashion industry sells you the idea that "it’s shameful to wear the same thing again"; meanwhile, it’s wasteful. The necessity of not wearing the same outfit is entirely about making money for this culture. So the solution: add variety. You can change your hair, shoes, or bag and wear the same outfit again, which is already considered a different combination.
I also want to add that I had a few cousins at one of the weddings, but we don't have a very close relationship. Do you think this might change things a bit? Or is it the same decision?
So, for example, are there a lot of people in your circle who share photos in the same outfit on social media? Maybe nobody cares about this, have you ever observed that part? I think you might be making a mistake in guessing other people's reactions 🙄
Why are you spending money on what Kim says? This is such a silly pressure, it has created a culture where women think that clothes that have a big impact on the budget are 'one-time use'. For men, a suit is considered standard at every wedding, this duality is directly related to the system. You can wear the same dress, but it's not you who should be held accountable; it should be those who create this pressure.
