Welcome to Yorkie Talk! We are so glad to have you here! Sorry to hear about your dear westie! I had a wonderful westie and loved him so much! He is the reason I now have yorkies. They look so much like westies (except for color) in a smaller body.
About dressing your dog - I have learned "never say never"
I thought it was kind of silly, too. But I must say now my little ones have a dresser full of clothes!
I look forward to hearing more from you and seeing pictures of your cute little guy.