Human emotions and feelings are very relative, every individual is unique and has different way of perceiving the tangible and intangible world.
I feel your story has 2 parts :)
1st part where a person is getting happy for getting a new dress and the 2nd part where your happiness is hidden in gifting the dress to that person even though you felt emotional.
Nice share!!
RE: Is there anyform of happiness we get regardless of acquiring things and money?