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
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
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.
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (56)
devans00 14
Sorry about your situation OP. Unfortunately the fashion world seems to have a limited idea of the size and shape of an adult woman. Hopefully you can sell your prize to get something out of it.
jstone89 13
Why did you enter the Raffle for that then?
Geckosrock99 33
Just sell it online. I'm sure someone can use it then, and you can get any money you spent on the raffle back easily.
manuwish 9
They must have accessories and if not, sell it! If it really is such an exclusive shop, you really might easily find buyers, I hope so for you! chin up OP, you won for a reason, even if you don't know it yet!
Saraishi 25
$400? Does the dress come with insurance??
zeffra13 31
If you know any close friends getting married soon, you could offer it as an early wedding present. Otherwise, you should probably auction it.
samlovesham1234 9
Maybe they also sell purses?
Nissi 17
Buy some cute clothes with the prize money, Poshmark that shiz, and purchase your own cute clothes with the money you earn from selling them!
aquila0989 7
Well that's a dick move on their part OP. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't advertise their sizes on purpose to get more ticket sales for the raffle.
cats1234 15
You should know from Mean Girls that fancy dress stores only carry sizes 1, 3, and 5.