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

I would love it if someone got me doll clothes as a gift because it would mean they had made an effort to get me something that I was interested in and put thought into the gift which to me is the most important thing

 

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 friends don't know about my doll and my mum has a list of what clothes fit and what doesn't as well as some shops I like. Dad however is likely to buy things in a style I don't like or a weird size. Luckliy my parents would both ask before buying something.

Do you prefer for them to just let you pick out all the clothes?
Thats what would ultimately be best, although my parents know what size my doll fits, they're not into the same kind of clothes.

Would you return it? Regardless of how they'd feel about that?
depends on the item, some things can be tailored in a little to fit the doll, others can be given to friends who have a doll that size or included in a swap package as a little extra. Even if they don't fit and I don't know others with dolls that size, the fabric and the buttons, lace ribbons etc. can be reused to make a new outfit.

Or would you just appreciate their thoughts (and acceptance of BJDs) and keep the clothes ?
I would try my hardest to keep them if possible, such as tailoring them to size, or ugly cling them into something for that doll.

 

Hmm this is more plausible for me than it is for most people since I only have YOSD's... My loved one's are well aware of the 'general size' of my YOSD's and have been dragged along for shopping for tiny accessories... I'd be thrilled if someone humored me and got some clothes for one of my babies.. XD Or a cheap doll I could throw away for the sake of using the clothes...

 

I would be so happy I would burst into flames and die........but no really, I would be over joyed.

 

I think this would just be the same as if they had bought you clothes. I alwais prefer picking out my own clothes and I would prefer to pick out the dolls clothes too. Its the same thing.

 

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 love it! I would keep the clothes and eventually get a doll who could wear them if I didn't already have one.

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

It would be nice but I love surprise doll stuff.

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

Nope! Unless the item offended my views or beliefs.

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

It's the thought that counts. You can't hurt someone's feeling just because you don't like what they've bought you.

 

I would really appreciate their thoughtfulness even if I may not particularly like it. I think some things have more than just a face value (essentially, more than whether it looks good/ not so great) depending on circumstances. For my doll, of course I'd want to get my dream doll, though if anyone gave me another one I didn't particularly like, I would still keep it because it represents our friendship/ or something of the sort Same with bjd clothes or any other gifts.

On the side, bjd clothes are usually expensive too, so I wouldn't really mind if they wanted to fork out the bucks

 

I would be quite pleased! I admittedly have poorly dressed dolls, mainly because doll clothes are expensive and I am not a very good seamstress. I would, however, assist them in choosing these clothes. I would feel very bad if they got the wrong size and I never used or had to sell the clothes they bought for my doll(s).

 

I would be really happy. I guess that if it was not the good size I would return it, but for the same in the good size, even if the style is not what i'm looking for because the attention would be so nice.

 

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!

Honestly, I'd be over the moon if anybody that I know got me BJD stuff, even if it wasn't something that I could use or would have picked out myself. Part of that is that I get overly excited about any gift that I get. The much bigger part, though, is that BJD stuff is expensive, in general, and free stuff that I like is awesome.

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

Well, I was mostly raised by my Grandma, who taught me that it's rude to say what you want as a gift. As such, I wouldn't, for example, say "Oh, so you're getting me doll stuff? I'd much rather pick it out myself." For me, that feels like I'm actually saying "Oh, so you're giving me stuff? I don't trust your judgment." That's just me, though, because I'm kind of odd.

If somebody offered me doll stuff, gave me a budget, and said that I could get what I wanted, I'd be fine picking stuff out. I'd never ask, though. It just seems rude.

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

I'd keep it, even if they wouldn't care if I returned it. I mean, if it's too big, I could size it down. If it's too small, I could either try to expand it or just save it for another doll. If I don't like the style, I could re-purpose it. I like keeping my stuff, because I never know when I'll get a bright idea. If I returned it, then I couldn't go with my idea and I'd go bananas.

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

Aside from my crazy desire to keep everything I own, I'd appreciate their thoughts. I mean, they would be going out of their way to get me a fairly expensive gift for something that they most likely don't fully understand. I wouldn't be too worried about acceptance, because everybody I know is pretty enthusiastic about my hobby (if only because they get tiny, cast-off hats and whatnot to put on their own toys).

Overall, I'd just be very happy to get anything for a BJD, even if I couldn't use it right now. As with any gift, I feel that it's the thought that counts. I mean, it would be much easier for friends and family to give gift cards. The fact that they would specifically think about my interests, wants, and desires before giving me a gift would make me very happy.

 

I've got friends who know a lot about my BJD, their nature, their taste so I would be really happy if I receive clothes that will fits them =) and I love to give BJD's clothes as gift too :p

 

I would be thankful that they tried to please me and my hobby!! Plus you can take a few photos of the outfits on the doll and then trade or sell....

 

i received a dolly clothes and shoes from my sister as early xmas present, im very happy about it =)

 

I have gotten BJD clothing from my mother as a gift. When she does give them to me, she usually lets me pick it out or has me show her a few things I want and she can decide from that.

If she was going to buy me something without letting me know, I would assume she would ask my best friend for help. I doubt she would know where to look to buy it, nor would she know the size.

Besides her though, there is no one else I can think of who might possibly ever buy me bjd items, who doesn't know about them.

 

I would probably be pretty happy to receive doll clothes from someone as a gift. Most people who would think to get me doll clothes know what size dolls I have and the sex's so I wouldn't really be that worried about the wrong size clothes or anything like that. If it wasn't to my style of clothing I would still be appreciative and try my best to incorporate the clothing into my dolly wardrobe.

What I do though is show those I want to buy me clothes a few options (usually leave them as bookmarks on their computer) and let them decide whether they want to buy me any or all of the clothing options.

 

I'd love this, regardless if they got the wrong size or not. It's thoughtful, like any gift and I'd be very grateful. I would not return it, I can make excellent use of any size. My Bella is currently wearing SD pants with some safety pins. Works very well.

 

I just think that something as specific as that, they would ask me what i want in terms of clothes as opposed to giving them to me blindly. At least most people that I know do.

 

I would be very much surprised and pleased! My mom would be the only one crafty enough to try that, and I think I can trust her to pick something out nice.
If they are the wrong size (this did happen once) I trade them with other people in the hobby o3o
I have gotten some gift clothes from raffles and such that were rather poorly suited for my girl...a tiger print skirt for my very quiet and polite little lady.. it was quite funny! XD the more clothes the merrier!

 

I would be absolutely delighted. If it didn't fit or match what I haves personality - it would inspire a new character! Or maybe I'd find something crafty to do with it. I like being crafty!

 

Mu husband get clothes for my doll often.. But he knows what I want and what size my dolls are. If he is not sure he will ask me what I want.

I got a wig from my mother once.. Same priciple.. She asked me what I wanted and then she paid for it..

And if someone surprised me I would be happy and if the size was wrong I would secretly sell it.. ;D