Miscellaneous: Today, I entered a raffle at a local fashion designer event;...

By Anonymous - 05/09/2016 13:32 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, I entered a raffle at a local fashion designer event; the prize was $400 credit at the store that was hosting it (which was just enough for one of their dresses). Good news: I won! Bad news: they don't carry a single thing above a women's size 5. I'm 6'2" and 180 lbs. FML

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By unlucky - 16/12/2010 04:08 - United States

Today, I went with my sister to her company Christmas party. They had a gift raffle, my number was called and I won $25 for a local restaurant. A few moments later, the manager came over and said, "You don't work here? You can't have that" and took it from me. FML

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By Angelica - 26/05/2011 03:19 - Canada

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By ardenm - 12/02/2009 05:45 - United States

Today, when I tried on a pair of pants at the mall, I asked the salesperson if I could have the next size up. She informed me that there wasn't a next size up. I have to LOSE weight to fit into the biggest pair of pants the store makes. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/08/2020 23:01

Today, after losing 20 pounds, I decided to purchase new clothes. All of the clothes at the store were still too small for me. FML

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By boudinette - 15/04/2015 10:14 - France - Saint-martin-d'heres

Today, I received the beautiful dress I'd ordered on the internet. It's a size smaller than my usual, just to encourage me to lose weight. I managed to fit into it and wear it all day, but I've now been struggling for a couple of hours to remove it without tearing it to bits. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/11/2015 21:35 - United Kingdom - Stourport

Today, I won a meal for two in a raffle. I had no one to go with. FML

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By infortunatename - 01/08/2014 23:10 - United States

Today, I won a big raffle. However, my name is so ridiculous-sounding that they thought someone was playing a prank, and pulled a different ticket. I was too embarrassed to say anything. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/12/2010 20:32 - United Kingdom

Today, after months of dieting, I finally reached my goal weight. Excitedly I told my boyfriend, who gave me a beautiful dress as an early Christmas present. It was a size too small. FML

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MagnusDeus 24

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:01

I say turn that raffle into an auction, and get at least some of its value back in cash.

ChocolateScyther 19

Tuesday 6 September 2016 9:59

Are they a chain? You might be able to find your size online or at a different location. I mean, assuming there isn't a company-wide policy against anything above a size five.

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ChocolateScyther 19

Tuesday 6 September 2016 9:59

Are they a chain? You might be able to find your size online or at a different location. I mean, assuming there isn't a company-wide policy against anything above a size five.

MagnusDeus 24

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:01

I say turn that raffle into an auction, and get at least some of its value back in cash.

WCARlover 34

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:23

Gift or sell it? Sorry op that is a bummer!

alphafish17 16

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:38

Well on the bright side, at least you won something!

Tsumetai_ 11

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:42

While it sucks you can't use the credit to buy their clothing, but what about accessories? They should sell stuff like jewelry, scarves, hats etc. maybe they have shoes too. I'm sure you could probably find something.

Tripartita 44

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:49

*OP walks into gym* "I'm hoping to get into shape. How much do you charge for membership?" "Uh, you already seem to be in shape; I don't think weight loss would help, but everyone could benef—" "Weight isn't the issue. Are there any exercises for losing… height?" "…"

ThrottleJockey 35

Tuesday 6 September 2016 15:34

Break your back. I lost an inch when I broke mine. Time and age will do it too but ain't nobody got time for that!

Rabite 28

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:51

How weird is that? Even if you're very slim you might not be able to wear anything due to your body type e.g. broad shoulders, bigger breats, etc. I am curious what their answer was.

Isamermaid 17

Tuesday 6 September 2016 11:14

I'm all about re-selling things to make money. Or if there's no market for their gift cards, you could just use it to get some nice things and sell those on Ebay or Poshmark/Mercari.