Today, I was feeling pretty, so I wore a skirt for the first time in years. Two hours later, my thighs hurt from slapping together so much. I no longer feel pretty. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, for the first time in a while I decided to wear a skirt. Everytime I sit down my thighs trap air and make a farting sound. FML
Today, in a rush to get ready, I put on some "sexy" panties that I bought years ago. By the second hour of work, they were so tight and uncomfortable, I had to cut slits up the sides to avoid cutting off the circulation to my legs. FML
Today, I decided to wear string panties. While in line at the mall, they became untied. I was wearing a skirt. FML
Today, I was thinking about my new diet and workout plan as I was getting dressed in the morning, feeling much thinner and more energetic. Just as the thought passed through my brain, the button on my skirt popped off. FML
Today, I decided to get dressed up for school because it's my birthday. I was heading to class in my heels. Then, I rolled my ankle, fell down the muddy hill, pulled a leg muscle, and scratched up my knees. At least ten people saw it. I was wearing a white skirt. Happy Birthday. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. I was feeling good about it, until I realized that I'd forgotten my workout clothes and was wearing jeans. As I attempted to do squats in my tight jeans, I split them down the middle. FML
Today, I was walking through the streets with my best friend, feeling confident in my new skinny jeans. My friend said, "you really should be wearing a thong with those pants, your underwear line is showing". I was wearing a thong, those lines were just my fat rolls. FML
Today, my day began with a "Good morning, beautiful." and ended with a "Maybe someone would love you if you were pretty." FML
Today, after my shift at the hospital ended, I happened to look into a full-length mirror. My new scrubs turned out to be see-through. Instead of my undies, everyone got a good look at my cellulite-ridden ass. Fan-fucking-tastic day to wear a thong. FML
Today, feeling very self-conscious about my looks, I told my mom I felt ugly and wished I could be as beautiful as her. She only said, "Yeah, I'm pretty, I wonder what happened to you." FML
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cutycat136 28
Hey you should still feel pretty!!! It doesn't matter your size, that happens to several people even if they're the skinniest person you've ever laid eyes on.
haileyrows 26
I've heard that a plain stick of deodorant can help with chafing etc... You go rock that skirt!
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MrConcise 35
So this is why girls wear leggings?
cristy91 33
#1 Sometimes, yes, but mostly because leggings are awesome and we're proud of our butts. OP, *I've never tried it* but I've heard that baby powder reduces the moisture between legs and helps with that, maybe you should try it? Don't let this make you not feel beautiful though xoxo
MrConcise 35
Thanks, this was a legit question. Both skirts and leggings simultaneously never made sense to me. They look terrible combined, and if you're cold or self-conscious of people "looking", don't wear a skirt at all. This is the first practical reason I've heard of.
Mynamewontfi 40
Or, you know, let a girl wear her skirt however and whenever the hell she wants.
Mauskau 36
I've worn leggings with skirts or dresses because I've been in Arabic countries or its gotten colder. Plus sometimes it looks good. Also means you don't have to sit with your legs stuck to eachother. My sister sometimes uses plasters on her thighs to stop them chafing, whereas I just wear tights.
MrConcise 35
#32 - Oh man, I forgot, people can't have opinions. My bad, I'll go to confessional later.
Sheh_fml 25
If it is an opinion, it sould read "I think it looks bad", not " it looks bad". The latter is just a statement and not a personal opinion. Really, just adding "I think" or "in my opinion" makes a comment sound so much less bitchy. As in, I think leggings and skirts look great together. It also means you can wear your skirts a lot more, like on chilly or windy days.
MrConcise 35
I'm nitpicking here, but I did say "to me" earlier in the comment (implying the entire tone wasn't objective), and something as subjective as fashion is always opinion. It's a little redundant to say "in my opinion" for every opinion.
JayGatsby 25
I actually think of leggings sort of as stockings. See, now it's customary to wear something long (skirts or dresses) with leggings because when you bend down, you can see right through it.
Mynamewontfi 40
#60 Saying a girl shouldn't wear skirts if they're self-concious about it or when it's a bit too cold, doesn't sound like an opinion to me. Sure, you may not like how it looks, I don't care if that's your opinion, but that shouldn't be a reason for another person to not wear something.
I_Bite 22
I don't know why this is getting down voted. I completely agree that women should wear what they are comfortable in, and that's basically what's being said (at least how I read it) if you're self conscious wearing something then don't wear it and wear something you feel good in. what's wrong with that?
homesuckfucker 28
Don't ever put baby powder down there! Nowhere near your intimate bits, guys. Baby powder contains ingredients that are linked to ovarian cancer, if I'm not mistaken.
cutycat136 28
Hey you should still feel pretty!!! It doesn't matter your size, that happens to several people even if they're the skinniest person you've ever laid eyes on.
SlimDanny 15
The media sets these ridiculous "standards" for women and unfortunately some women feel like if they don't meet these standards they are ugly. It's honestly a shame I bet OP is just fine.
LastResort318 14
It is not unrealistic standards but for most people it would be unhealthy standards. Men and women are shown to be the most attractive human beings because that sells products. Good looking people that you want be like, for me a and women, makes you want that product or whatever it is because you think you will look more like the person on the product,
shepp626 11
You can buy little sleeves that keep your legs from chafing, and having your legs touch doesn't mean jack. If you feel pretty, wear the darn skirt.
LunaaBluee 27
A shorts skirt ? Can't remember the actual name of those things
writerchic85 26
Skort
timb1234 13
It doesn't matter wear skirts all the time if you want to!
andits 21
Beauty is pain! No matter what the size
leogachi 15
This is why I don't buy in to the beauty industry. If it hurts, it's not worth being "pretty".
qwertycode 19
Usually 'beauty is pain' refers to the exercise you go through to shape your body, not experiencing pain through a beauty product. I'm pretty sure that's what she meant :)
toaster87 19
Self confidence can be sexier than anything else!
Madsun11 14
I want to hug you. Weight isnt everything darling. Dont be sad
haileyrows 26
I've heard that a plain stick of deodorant can help with chafing etc... You go rock that skirt!
_kyleG_ 34
I'm a big fan of skirts myself :)
_kyleG_ 34
...and that reply would probably sound less creepy if I mentioned that she wore a skirt on our date yesterday.
haileyrows 26
I promise I am indeed dating this person- he's not a creepy perv :p
booze_n_bitches 37
Out of curiosity, I read your bios - you two met on FML?! That's such an unusual way to meet haha, and kinda sweet :) congrats guys!
feven 32
Relationship goals
MrConcise 35
#49 - I think we need an FML convention. I know a few people who met each other (platonic) through FML and a ton of people I'd love to meet myself. Hailey Potter and a few others come to mind. :)
cameosurgeon 16
you guys are freaking cute
_kyleG_ 34
Body image is something we all struggle with- wear whatever makes YOU feel pretty, haters opinions be damned.
haileyrows 26
Damn straight
whyme5200 17
Damn right
sturschaedel 27
Buy cheap nylon pantyhose and cut the legs off just above where the skirt ends! Rock that skirt, you can be pretty regardless of size!
fashionbug9880 22
People are thumbing this comment down but it's actually a good tip. Or you could just buy very sheer pantyhose so you can't see them. I wear them all the time under maxi skirts so my thighs don't chafe, but I cut them above the ankle to wear sandals.
cristy91 33
I put on a pair of tight shorts underneath, it helps big time!
Sheh_fml 25
Don't pantyhose roll up if you cut them, or unravel? Mine always does.
sturschaedel 27
I've done that plenty of times: the first half inch or so rolls up, but then it stops. And they do eventually start to unravel, but you get about 3-5 days of wear out of them. That's why I said CHEAP nylons - they cost next to nothing. You wouldn't want to do that with extra luxurious ones that cost a fortune.
Razell 13
Yes, chafing of the thighs... I feel OP's pain, especially during summer. Knee-length body-shapers, tights, or leggings of various lengths are the best solutions I've found (depending on the season). Don't want them showing at your knees? Wear a longer skirt. All you have to do to wear sandals with tights is get sandals that don't have the little toe-post. That the tights keep your shoes from rubbing holes into your feet is also a bonus.