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no_hypocrisy

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1. At least, that's more honest than the MO my co-worker used to do.

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

Mon Nov 17, 2025, 09:08 AM

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She'd buy an expensive dress at B. Altman's or Lord & Taylor. Wear the dress to her son's wedding, clean it, and return it on Monday, saying she really didn't like it, and got a refund or a credit.

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If you want nice clothes now you can rent them. [View all] Diamond_Dog Yesterday OP

At least, that's more honest than the MO my co-worker used to do. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #1

I have known people who've done that before. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #4

Seems? marble falls Yesterday #7

Well, I wouldn't do it, but I've known people who have. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #13

That actually seems like it could be a good Bettie Yesterday #2

I wondered about size availability too. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #6

This has been available for decades in New York City. marybourg Yesterday #3

In NYC do you have to go to the store and try on the clothes Diamond_Dog Yesterday #5

I was never a customer. But I agree. marybourg Yesterday #9

Gee I remember renting tuxedos as far back as the 1970's. Emile Yesterday #8

Women apparently have not had the same service Emile. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #12

I googled it, and women can rent wedding, Emile Yesterday #16

OK. Good! I don't remember that being available back in the days when I was a bridesmaid. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #17

The effects of inflation are deep bucolic_frolic Yesterday #10

Agree Diamond_Dog Yesterday #14

Good for the environment too. FM123 Yesterday #11

Absolutely! Diamond_Dog Yesterday #15

Well, most men have rented a tuxedo at least once. MineralMan Yesterday #18