The wedding season is approaching and I'm seriously fixated on a dress. It looks like a fairy tale on me, but it costs almost twice my salary. My friends are saying "don't push your luck," but I'm thinking to myself, "I only get to buy it once after all." Do you think I should go for my dream dress or stick to a sensible option?
You mentioned the dress is like a fairy tale... I thought, could it be that someone is going to catch your attention at this wedding? Maybe that's why you're putting so much pressure on yourself, I don't know. But I think it’s unnecessary to go to such lengths for just one night.
To be frank, two salaries shouldn't be spent on a dress. It's illogical. I mean, you're going to wear it only once after all; wouldn't it be more sensible to spend that money on a vacation or save it? Is it really worth going into debt for?
I don't know your budget, but there's something called the '1-month income rule' for expenses. It's recommended that if you're buying a luxury item, it shouldn't exceed one month's salary. If you really want to buy it, stay away from things like installment debt — that stress can be very draining.
I am reading your comments, thank you all. Let me add this: This wedding is the first time in years I will see my closest friend and many mutual acquaintances. That's why I've been so preoccupied with it; I don't see it as something ordinary.
Now I understand better. But you still need to think logically. The people at that wedding won't even remember the dress a week later. Are you going to wear it for yourself, or for their approval? Just give it a thought.
Well Seda, will you have a chance to assess the dress in another way later on? For example, by altering it a bit to wear it to different events or combining it with different accessories. If it’s not just a one-time use, maybe you can digest the money you spent a bit better. 🌸
