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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after saving up for a beautiful new dress to wear to my partner's 30th birthday party, it finally arrived in the post. I tried the dress on and the stitching instantly ripped, leaving two big holes in it. Turns out I'm no longer a size 8. FML
Today, I tried on a dress for prom. It took a while to zip, but I insisted it'd fit. I asked for help. When the lady finally managed to zip all the way, the dress completely ripped at the seams. Not only did I have to pay $169 for it, but the lady told me, “We have more dresses in the plus-sized section!” FML
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
Today, I finally got the wedding dress I've been waiting months to see. It turns out that my mom ordered the dress 2 sizes smaller than my size, this way it will be "an incentive to lose weight". FML
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
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
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
Today, I won a meal for two in a raffle. I had no one to go with. FML
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
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
I say turn that raffle into an auction, and get at least some of its value back in cash.
ChocolateScyther 19
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
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
I say turn that raffle into an auction, and get at least some of its value back in cash.
WCARlover 35
Gift or sell it? Sorry op that is a bummer!
alphafish17 16
Well on the bright side, at least you won something!
Tsumetai_ 11
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 45
*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 36
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
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
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.
Steffi 26
"Excuse me, do you have this in a bigger size?" "Sorry, we only carry sizes 1, 3, and 5"
never_three 21
You can try Sears
HolyItaRaccoon 3
Do they sell accessories?