Is it wrong to try on wedding dresses in a bridal shop when you're not getting married?

Question

I adore all things bridal, especially wedding dresses. On a couple of occasions I have been into a bridal shop, said I was going to be a bride and tried on loads of gorgeous dresses. I had so much fun and could easily have chosen so many dresses to be mine. I didnt think there was anything wrong with this but my friend said it wasn't fair on the shop if I didnt buy a dress.

Its the most fun a girl can have in an afternoon so what can be the harm?

So what does everyone think, is it ok to try wedding dresses on if you don't have any intentions of buying one? Discuss

Thanks xx

Answer 1

I think it's a little odd but nah I don't think it's wrong.

If you enjoy trying em on, why not? I can't see any harm.

And I certainly don't see how it's unfair on the shop. I'm sure lots of brides to be go round a few shops trying dresses on before they find the right one so the shop doesn't get a sale then.

Answer 2

As someone who used to work in retail clothing it is not so much wrong, just very darn rude.

I am sure the sales assistants have something better to do than clean up after people have been playing dress-ups.

Answer 3

I guess its ok, if thats what you like to do.  Its a little weird.  

Answer 4

I feel it is ok, but I hope you are not going to the same bridal shops, it would be embarassing.

I don't agree with your friend.

Answer 5

Course it is!!!

It's fun, what's wrong with that! I'm sure the people working there couldn't care less if they are standing around behind a counter or helping someone put on a dress, unaware of the fact they have no intention of buying.

Answer 6

I'm sure lots of girls would love to do this but not brave enough to do it.  

Answer 7

Well, some shops might get annoyed, so make sure to let the sales person assisting you know that you are just there for fun. Then she will not waste her time trying to sell to you, she can just bring you the dresses and let you have fun, without wasting too much of her time.

Answer 8

its not completely wrong

but definitely weird

it is unfair 2 the shop...a tryed on dress doesnt have the same crisp look..

its unfair also 2 the real bride who pays thousands for a dress youve already played dress ups in.

Answer 9

well you may get married eventually right?  AS long as you aren't tying up a sales person unreasonably to keep her from making money on actually sales; its fine.

You could try thrift stores for gowns and not risk a person's commission.

Answer 10

ha ha. I have done the exact same thing. Everyone knows women just look ravishing in wedding  gowns...and its what every girl dreams of all her life, no harm in it at all! You eventually want to get married one day, so why not start looking now, you may not be making a purchase that day, but maybe you will in the future...

The only thing I would see wrong with it is if you were keeping the sales people from helping other customers who were going to make a purchase that day, but if you are just helping yourself and trying things on...no big deal!

Answer 11

No I would do the same if I felt compelled to, but as I am getting married in June I dont have to pretend ! woo hoo !!!

omg alana are you my long lost twin ?

Answer 12

call it research for if you do get married! i wish i had done that before i got married shopping for dresses is stressful so it would have helped to already know what kinda dress would suit me!  

Answer 13

It's fun, I suppose. But is it fun for the salesperson? They usually work on commission, and you have no intention of buying. You're wasting their valuable time, not to mention taking time that some bride may need to use. Because of women who do this, many bridal shops are now instituting an appointment fee just to come in and try on gowns. They also raise the price of the gowns to try to cover the "lookey-loo" contingent. One more expense for the bride and her family, thanks to people like that.

You want to try on wedding dresses, go to a resale store or thrift shop  and try them on there.

Answer 14

I think it's fine. Not to mention a lot of fun. You will also be better prepared when you do get ready to go wedding dress shopping.  

Answer 15

I dont think its wrong, I just think its strange...

Answer 16

Isn't it fun though? :) I'm not getting married yet but we're talking about it. My sister and I went to a bridal shop and I tried on a dress. I just made sure that I told the lady I was just looking and waited for her to finish up with another lady. I didn't want to take up her time when she had someone who was really buying a dress. She didn't seem to mind but I only tried on one dress. I just wouldn't try on a lot. :)