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

I think I would be pretty happy, even if the clothes were the wrong size. My dolls tend to wear items that are baggy on them anyway, so I'd find some use for it.

However, I would prefer to pick it out myself. I'm particular about what my dolls wear. I felt extremely uncomfortable just putting them in a color that doesn't really fit the "style" I have in mind for them. If that did happen, though, I would just save it for a day when I get a doll that does fit that style.

I wouldn't return it. Like I said, I'd find some use for it or save it for another doll. If it was something I just couldn't use, then I would talk to that person and ask them how they would feel if I gifted it to a friend that I know could put some use to it.

 

I prefer to pick things myself, but I am NOT going to complain about anybody giving me doll stuff! First off, they don't HAVE to get you anything. A gift should be given because the giver wants to and thinks you would enjoy it. I find it personally tasteless and rude to demand a gift and get upset when it's not what you would have picked for yourself. If someone asks you what you would like, sure, tell them. But if they choose to surprise you, be thankful! They didn't have to get you anything. Gift giving is about generosity, not throwing a fit that someone didn't buy you what you wanted.

That being said, my mom has given me doll clothes that she made. My sister helped by taking her dolls to my mom's house for reference. Most fit pretty well! As for style....I have 13 dolls with 4 more on the way. Whatever style it is, I'm sure SOMEBODY can wear it.

Worse case, if you can't get it to work for any of your dolls, you could sell it or trade it. Nothing says you have to keep every gift ever given to you. Once it's yours, you can do as you please with it, but at least be thankful, your mom cared enough to try. A lot of parents are not so accepting of the hobby!

 

I'd be very very happy if someone took the time to navigate a dolly website to buy me something.

If it fits and I like it, then even better!!!!

 

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 appreciate that they cared enough about my hobby to get me something, even thought it's not something they are interested in or know much about.

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.)
If that's how they wanted to do it.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?
Nope, I'd keep it. You know never know, someday you might have use for it.

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

 

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!
Even if its the wrong size I can alter it (probably), if its the wrong style I can still put it on my dolls to humour us all and save it for a later doll. All in all it would be the most amazing thing ever! It would show just how supportive they are of me and my hobby!


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.)
No, not really~ What they do end up buying will have a lot more emotional value if they pick it themselves.


Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?
Never!


Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?
That's what I've been saying~ c:

 

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!
It wouldn't matter, what matters is that they thought about it and took an interest. Really with any gift its the thought that counts. Being a friend who has given gifts of clothing or money specfically for a gift for a doll I think its ok to ask about it first.

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.)
Well that would depend on the person, was this a friend in the hobby who knew my tastes and for which doll they were buying for then I would totally say go for it. Knowing me I usually hint around about certain outfits sooo they would probably know the right thing I trust them. But honestly even if it wasn't someone that familiar it would be awesome I could save it or have a friend alter it to make it work.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?
Never Ever! I hardly return things I don't like when I buy them myself. It can always be used some how. I have a friend that I made her dolls some pillows and blankets (now I can't sew worth beans its so bad the joke is that I'm not allowed near a sewing machine or thread because its that bad) but she kept it and if it hadn't come from me she probably would have thrown it away but she kept it because she knew I worked really really hard on it even though it looked terrible. Same thing goes about clothing or anything else.


Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes?
I would appreciate their thoughts and keep them or have them altered to work for whatever doll they were intended for.

 

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 still would very happy about it, not only for the fact they spent time/money doing something for me, but also for the fact it takes me ages to choose clothes/shoes/wigs (I never manage to take a decision xD)

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.)

It doesn't matter, if they asked me what I wanted I'd tell them, if not I would let them choose.
Maybe giving some hints.

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

I would not return it. If the size realy doesn't fit my doll I would keep it for another doll.

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

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!

This is a large part of why I don't generally ask for BJD-related stuff as birthday/X-Mas gifts. I know they're hard to shop for an inaccessible to the average person, unlike dropping them a few links to video games on Amazon I'd like.

Size problems would be the biggest thing I'd be afraid of though! I don't mind so much about styles, because I like my doll trying out a ton of styles. Even if nothing really matches with a piece of clothing or it's totally not part of my doll's planned 'character', I don't mind.

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

If they're going to go ahead and get me anything expensive clothes-wise, I would definitely prefer to choose or at least point them toward a brand or type that I like.

But I also wouldn't mind if, say, my mother bought an outfit for my doll because she thought it would look good on her--as in, an active interest in how my doll looks and what would go well with her. I would actually like that!

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

If they got it really wrong, like for a doll size I never even plan on getting or something, I'd talk to them about it and we'd probably agree to return it together, especially if it's something really expensive. It's actually as much because I'd feel bad for my parents/sister/whatever more than anything to do with myself; I don't want to feel like I'm 'wasting their money' on something I can't appreciate. If it's like that, it's better if they don't waste any money!

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

As long as the clothes can fit my doll, I'm probably good BD . I'm seriously not that picky.

ali

 

I'd be happy! Even if they bought the wrong size, I'd appreciate it, sell it, and buy something that fits. It would be a really sweet gesture. However, I would prefer that person to ask for the size of my doll, or let me pick it out. My parents do this a lot for all my gifts, I pick it out, they buy.

 

If someone took the time to find and order BJD clothes for me, I would be really happy. It would make me feel like they truly understood how much I love my dolls. I would prefer to pick the items out myself, but I would honestly love to get anything for my dolls as a present whether I picked it out or not.

If it didn't fit my dolls, I would tell whoever bought it for me. I would then see if the website or person they bought from would accept a return or an exchange. If they didn't do that, I would then sell or trade the clothes. I don't think that I should keep something that I can't use just because someone bought it for me. However, I would make sure they understood how thankful I was that they thought about me and my dolls and what matters to me the most.

 

I really don't know since I doubt that it will happen -_-

 

I've actually gotten clothes as a gift. They were hand-made and tailored to fit my dolls and suit their style. They were really thoughtful gifts and they are precious to me. I think even if I got something from someone who had no idea what they were doing, I would be happy, just because of the kind thought.

 

I'll be the happiest person, to know they take note of my love for BJD and care enough to buy them somethings. Not too many friends and family understand them.

 

I would appreciate the gift, even if it was the wrong size. Who knows, maybe one day I'll get a doll of that size?

I'd like to be able to choose the clothes, yes, but if they choose, that's okay too.

I'd just try my best to inform those who would be getting me gifts of sizes or write it down somewhere for them to reference.

 

I would be very happy because, hey, free dolly clothes. I would have to be the one to pick the actual outfits though, as most of my relatives aren't into my hobby and would need help with body measurements and getting clothes that my dolls would actually wear(as far as personality goes).

 

I got a ton of clothes for my SD girl, Skye, through a Secret Santa swap. It made me soo happy, its not even funny!! lol I was like "Finally! She has CLOTHES!!" lol

 

i love it when i get bjd clothes as gifts...i love participating in swaps

 

I would be happy, if some of my friends or parents bought my doll clothes. It shows that they accept my hobby.

 

I would be really surprised and grateful. I think it would be a really sweet gesture, regardless whether it suits my dolls or not. I would keep it anyway.

 

I would be very happy that they had thought so much about a gift for me and my girls