How would you feel if someone gave you BJD clothes as a gift?

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!
My parents would never buy me something based on my hobbies without consulting me first. So if they did buy doll clothes, it would be at my request and I'd be pleased.

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?
I would want to pick them out. In my family, we don't generally blind-buy gifts for each other - we exchange lists. It takes out most of the surprise, but we never give each other unwanted gifts.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that? Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?
If by chance they did get something wrong, I probably wouldn't return it because I'd feel bad.

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!
My mum and aunt both know enough about BJDs to get information and links from me before buying anything for my dolls. I love that they're willing to do so -- my mum in particular likes to buy nice things for my dolls in lieu of gifts for me, lol.

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?
Yes, and that's what's done -- my mum asks me what I want, I send her links, and we do it like that. That way, we're sure that everything will fit, both in size and style.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that? Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?
I can't return or sell gifts.. I've tried, and it never feels right to me at all. So I'd keep whatever and just hope that someday I have a doll that will fit it.

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style! I'd be fine with it. I could find a use for anything. Even if it didn't fit my current doll, I'd keep the clothes for use on a future doll. As to style, I don't really care about style.

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes? I would prefer it, but I wouldn't be heartbroken if they picked out something they thought would look good on my doll instead.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that? No, I've been raised to pretty much find that unacceptable. Plus, I'm a great scavenger. Even if they got my SD some Puki clothes, I'd make him a vest out of them or something.

Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes? Totally this. I'd be so psyched about them getting me clothes that I'd be happy no matter what they were.

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!
My closest friends pretty much all have a vague sense of understanding of the BJD hobby, if they're not involved in it themselves. So lucky on that front!

My parents don't really know much about BJDs, which is why Mum asks me whenever it comes present time. Either that, or she gives me money for a set purpose- ex, a check with a note saying something like: "For those doll clothes you wanted."

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?

Yes, so much easier that way. That way I know it will fit, and match the styles of dress of my characters as well.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?

Returning it would probably be more of a hassle than it's worth. I would hang onto it for sure if I know the piece would work for a future doll of mine, and at worst I'd swap clothes with a friend so that they wouldn't go to waste.

Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?

I would prefer to keep the item if at all possible, yes.

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!

I'd just think how sweet of them to try and get me something that they think I would like

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes? (That's what I wanted them to do, I said that I wanted to pick them out.)

Presents are just a token of someone's affection for you, if they suggested you pick out the clothes all well and good but otherwise there is that olf saying about "being gratefully for what one gets". They are thinking of you, that is the real gift.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?

Absolutely NOT! How rude would that be, what a slap in the face to someone who is genuinely trying to show you they love you.

Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?

Definitely this option! We seem to live in such a materialistic world these days, presents are just tokens, we need to remember what they represent and just be happy that we actually have people who want to give us gifts at all.

 

Mom has made one and bought 2 for my girl. Wow! I was really happy with this!
For the style I'm not picky much they were free after all haha LOL

 

My roommate made a little cap and scarf set for my boy for my last birthday.
She was super sneaky in getting the measurements for his head, she just snatched him up and hand-measured around his cranium while I wasn't looking. It turned out super cute and he wears them whenever it gets cold.
I'm not picky about style, and most everyone who would buy dolly things knows that Shiki is my little prince. Honestly, I'd be more concerned about him getting kidnapped so they could make him clothes than anything else if someone was going to give me a present for him.

 

I would probably be more exited about that than if they bought me like... a new cellphone?
It would be a present related to my tastes and that is VERY sweet
With that in mind, I wouldn't care if they got me SD clothes for my MSD or even tiny! It's the thought that counts and it would be far too sweet to say anything but "THANK YOU!!!"

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs?
Well for me, since I only recently (two days ago!), got him his second proper set of bjd clothes, I'd be happy. And I know it's been said a LOT but it really is the thought that counts.

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?
That just makes it seem like you're borrowing money from them to get your doll clothes. And well, that's not really a gift now is it?

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?
I doubt it. If worst comes to worst, I'd tell them the clothes don't fit and sell them to someone who does have that size. But that makes me feel kinda jerky. ...I really don't know. =__=;;;

Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?
Thinking about it, I'd probably just keep them. Especially if I'm going to get a doll that size, or have been considering getting that size doll.

 

In reply to the original question, same as people: make it clear, gift certificates and money make the world go round much smoother. Some sites do gift certificates now, too. Paypal does gift certificates, so you can go anywhere. And people can put money in your account. And some sites now do wish lists. I love those sites. No size/color problem there. ^_^

 

Omg that would be nice... i would be so happy that i would give him/her a big bug hugs!!!

 

I'd be happy as heck! I use the universal Wish List for Amazon so whenever I see something cool, I just use the add-it-from-anywhere button and everyone can see it when they check my list on Amazon. That way they know the exact item and size I'm looking for and the dolls (and the daughter) don't end up with weird stuff they'll never consider wearing.

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!
I would be very grateful ! Even this is the wrong style or the wrong size because they try to make me happy.

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?
Yes of course but I would be pleased too if my family or my friends buy me something they think cute and can look good on my dolls.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?
Oh no. They would be crushed and I don't want that.

Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?
Yep, I would keep the clothes since I would automatically love it, it is a gift from persons I love and they want me to be happy.

 

I don't have parents to worry about, and no one in my family is the type to order something like that for me... They'd just give me gift cards and tell me to have fun. I love giftcards, especially the American Express one. xP

My boyfriend, however, is totally into me being into the hobby (and he's kind of getting into it too; now he says he wants "one doll". Like WE all haven't heard THAT before!). To the point- he's the type that would try to order something for me. And he has threatened me with it. He's savvy enough that he would look through my history at what I've looked at and stuff. And while he's not very crafty, I know he could find out how, what and what size to order. xwx;

If he did, I would appreciate the gift, even if it wasn't something I would have wanted. I could find something to do with it- one of my dolls might like it, even as just a costume. I think it would be really sweet if someone gave me clothes as a gift. But, if it was positively wrong- wouldn't fit any of my dolls or something like that, I might sell it off. <w<; I'd still appreciate it though.

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!
I would be excited over it for it means that they love my BJDs (personal opinion). If they happen to get a SD instead of MSD then it gives me a reason to get myself a new SD for my doll family but style is quite matchable so I don't mind having new style for my doll n___n

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?
Well, I do prefer to pick them by myself but I think I would be even more excited if they just pick out of random because, I think that's sincerely out of them n__<

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that? Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?
Well, I wouldn't do that because I think it might just make the person who chooses this gift to be disappointed for I believe that they have pick the present for me out of their sincere heart and I'll treasure it n___n

 

Agreed. I think it would be a moving gesture for someone to buy your doll clothes. I mean they think hey I wanna get so and so a gift... why not buy something for their doll? Though if your doll has a personality and no huge wardrobe in mind it might be slightly unfitting, but still a wonderful gift. I know for one my mother will be fawning over my doll when I get him >3 He will not be lacking in the least. /cackle

 

My boy Fox got his entire first "real" outfit from Girlytattoos. I have a wishlist on Dollmore, and she picked stuff that he needed from there. If your parents, or friends, mention wanting to get you doll clothes, point them towards a site where you have a list. This way, they get the right stuff, and if you had several items on it, you are still surprised.

Getting doll clothes, even if they are the wrong size, would still be awesome. If they're too big, you can take in the seams.

 

How would you feel if someone gave you BJD clothes as a gift?

I would be very happy. But that isn't gonna happen..

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!
That wouldn't be problem. The idea is important. Or how you say it.

 

How would you feel if your parents, or friends got you BJD clothes but they know nothing about BJDs. They could get you the wrong size, or the wrong style!
Since I'm going to be asking for BJD items (or money for BJD items) for Christmas, I'll be writing down the sizes. So no harm there. The style doesn't matter so much, as I like everything.

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?
Nah. I think it would be fun for them to shop on their own for the clothes. See what they think my doll would like, you know?

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?
If they didn't fit. Otherwise, no. It's a gift. I've never returned a gift unless it didn't fit me (if it was clothes).

 

My mother is good with asking before buying, so I don't have to worry about her buying the wrong size or style. I would be thrilled if all I got for Christmas or my birthday was doll clothes or accessories. I tend to spend more on my dolls than I do myself so it would be nice if someone gifts me doll stuff. And if by chance I was gifted with the wrong size, I'd happily accept it. I'm sure it would come in handy eventually especially because my friend is handy with sewing; I may be able to make it in to something.