[Nancy1999]

I don't know if you heard about the Crazy Club, but it was founded because some people use to make fun of those who dressed their Yorkies. So instead of fighting or explaining themselves, they just embraced the idea, and called themselves "crazy". I absolutely loved this concept because it goes beyond dressing your dogs, it allows you to do what makes you happy, and as long as it isn't hurting anyone, people should keep their negative opinions to themselves. You're bound to get your share of stares in a town such as you describe, and while many people might think it's silly at first, I'll bet they secretly think it's cute as heck.

I think I would try responding to their negative comments, with something like, I know, it's so silly, but I just can't help myself." Southern girls know how to do this naturally; I wish I was a Southern girl.