Lending Clothes - Page 4

Jannygaz · ‎12-28-2018

Seems like a very strange request to me since she is not a close friend. If there's something you are not using and want to get rid of it, then maybe. But other than that, I'd just say No.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

If I had a suitable dress that I no longer wanted I would give it to her. Otherwise, I'd probably tell her no. It's a bold thing to ask of you considering you aren't very close friends. I hate to ask to borrow something but on the rare occasion I do, I make sure I give it back immediately. I've been burned far too many times in the past by not getting borrowed things back.

Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
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faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

You say she is really just an acquaintance so I would give her a couple of dresses I could live without, yet suitable for a wedding. I have tons of clothes, but not a lot of dresses.

If she were a close friend I'd take her shopping and buy her a dress.

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Biftu wrote:
I received a call this morning from a gal I worked with years ago. We were friendly but that's it. I hear from her a couple of times a year. She seems to be financially struggling and lives alone. She said her son (in another state) is getting remarried and he is flying her out for the wedding but she has nothing to wear. She said she has been looking on line but couldn't find anything. She complimented me on my wardrobe and asked if I had anything she could borrow to wear to the wedding. She is about my size. There was a repair man at my door so I had to end the conversation.

I probably could come up with a few options for her, but am reluctant for some reason to accommodate her request. It's not like she is a friend. Not sure if she will call again to ask, but I want to be ready with my answer before she does.

How would you feel about lending out your clothes?

@Biftu

I wouldn't do it because there's just no guarantee you'd get the garment(s) back in the same condition. Someone could accidentally spill red wine on her or ... whatever.

It's obvious she couldn't pay you for the damaged clothing.

Aren't there places that RENT clothing for special events? Perhaps check them out and suggest those to her.

50Mickey · ‎05-21-2010

@faeriemoon That's what I would do. I have nothing in my closet suitable for a wedding especially for the mother of the groom. But I would be happy to take her shopping. It never hurts to show kindness to another.

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

I would be thrilled to lend someone a dress to wear to her child's wedding!

I'm sure it wasn't easy for her to swallow her pride and ask you.

In a world where you can be anything, be kind as the saying goes.

There but for the grace of God...

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

@TheMemphisVette wrote:

loan? no

i would pick a couple of appropriate items and gift her them.

it would give me great joy to help her.

Yes, so well said @TheMemphisVette Perfect answer.

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

@ahoymate wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
The answer is simple - just ask yourself if you want to be a person that is generous or stingy.
Is life so black & white?

Not always. But in this case, I think it's transparent...