Gift from husband: 55,000 dresses

The German Paul Brockmann found a unique way to prove his love for his wife. Over the course of 55 years of marriage, he gave his wife Margot 55,000 dresses. The quantity will be the envy of any fashionista and celebrity. Let's take a closer look at this amazing story.

The couple have been together for 56 years

The man received his first ten dresses for free while working at the seaport in Bremen. By law, each worker could choose any product from the damaged bales. He gave the dresses to his girlfriend, and after a while he asked for her hand in marriage. The bride's parents agreed on the condition that the newlyweds make every effort to move to America.

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In the USA, things were going well: Paul got a job as a builder and soon created his own company. The couple has been together for 56 years, and Paul continues to please his beloved.

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Reference! Paul and Margot met while dancing. It was from this day, according to the man, that he began making gifts.

Dress for once

Paul believes that the same dress should never be worn twice. He bought and selected each model himself. It's interesting that Margot never liked shopping. One of the most expensive purchases cost $300. It, like many others, was never worn. In total, the man spent about $1.5 million on purchases, and he doesn’t regret anything.

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Attention! Using mathematical calculations, it is easy to calculate that Margot receives three dresses a day. About a thousand pieces every year.

Where to store 55,000 dresses?

Such an impressive wardrobe will not fit in any closet. The clothes were located in an old garage with an area of ​​4000 square meters. m. When it stopped holding things, the couple had to partially put them in storage boxes.

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The man was afraid to admit to his acquaintances his habit of giving his wife dresses, and always said that she sews a lot herself. Now this story has become available to the general public.

Children's reaction

It is surprising that their children did not even know about the existence of such a rich collection of clothes. They were very surprised when they accidentally stumbled upon an open garage door. Daughter Louise decided to put everything in order: she equipped a warehouse, built changing rooms, and began inviting people to go shopping.

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Now, 56 years later, due to the poor health and low material income of the spouses, the collection is put up for sale. In a month, they manage to sell about three things, which amounts to $2,200.

The dress makes every woman more beautiful and elegant. If love could be measured in dresses, then it is obvious that Paul Brockman would be named the most loving husband in the world.

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