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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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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usedletterboard 7
At least try to wear their largest item. You may not regret it, even if it turns out to be inappropriate to wear outside!
ACCOUNTKILLER 18
what kind of place does size 5? women's clothes go up in even numbers (4,6,8,12,14 etc)
Arot6 17
There are no standard women's sizes. One store's size 4 is probably different from another store's size 4. It's not unbelievable that some would arbitrarily skip the odd numbers too. I have to say, if women collectively demanded that sizes directly correspond to measurements like most men's clothing does, it would save them a lot of hassle.
InfiniteSunshine 32
Not all stores use the even number system. For women's clothing, it depends on the store, either they sell them in even numbers, 2,4,6,8, etc, or odd numbers, 1,3,5,7, etc.
never_three 21
5 is a dress size
kirkaygri 18
Generally, an odd number means to cut for slimmer figures, a lot of juniors clothing is sized that way and even numbers are meant for more curvy figures, usually found in the ladies department. Though there is no norm and sizes can vary greatly. I have a 34 inch waist and can fit in between 11's up to 22's!, depending on the manufacturer, but usually hover around a 16. Knowing your measurements and carrying a tape measurement (or learning a spot on your arm to gauge by) can be a tremendous help when trying to navigate women's fashion.
goodread2200 10
Sell it to someone - or better still donate it to a charity.
soulreaper12296 28
You realize it's a gift card that can only be used at that store right? Which means it would be useless to a charity.
ShotaSammy 17
Actually since its a clothing store that means they can get clothes for people in need. And if they sell accessories like shoes? Even more helpful
vikingchick 22
it was a fashion designer show at that store. So I doubt you could get many clothes for those in need.
usedletterboard 7
To be sure, even those in need would still be happy to have nice clothing.
DoomedGemini 38
She said it was enough for one dress..
simsgirlgem 25
Do they have accessories you can get a bunch of those for yourself or use the accessories as Christmas gifts for friends and family
SomeRandomUser 19
Gift it to someone.
Trellis84 5
Story of my life. I'm 6' tall, 225lbs. I wear a size 16Tall (which is a lot easier to find than the 24Talls I used to wear) and a size 13 shoe! 13! Unbelievable.
tabletoplady 11
Wouldn't you look through the store to see what they had first?
RichardPencil 32
Buy a dress there and have your friend return it the next day for a cash refund.
MandieL 27
Usually they return the payment the way it was paid, cash to cash, credit to credit, debit to debit, gift card to gift card. That's if they have s return policy. Lots of "fancy" stores like this only have exchange or store credit policies.
LAURA_EL_JUICE 6
Sell it for $200.
Steephx0 23
"I'm sorry, we only sell sizes 1, 3, and 5. You could try Sears!"