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By Anonymous - 05/10/2012 16:40 - United States - Cincinnati

Today, at work, my boss asked me why I wasn't adhering to proper dress code. I pointed out that skinny jeans are in the dress code, to which he replied, "Only if you're skinny." FML

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By Leggings - 07/06/2022 06:00

Today, I got called into my manager’s office for wearing “leggings.” They weren’t leggings, they were work pants with a straight leg. I said to her that the other girls wear them in the office. She told me, "But they have a slim figure, you're on the pudgier side and it looks bad. No offense.” FML

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By candy - 11/02/2016 12:24 - Canada - Kitchener

Today, I greeted my boss with, "Looking good, did you lose weight?" He responded that no, he'd just purchased larger pants. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/03/2015 22:59 - United States - Framingham

Today, I got to listen to my boss lecture me about professional dress and subtly insinuate that my being on the heavier side top-wise with all the men in the office could be a problem. I've worn turtle necks for the whole two months I've been working there. FML

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By I hate my job - 23/12/2014 08:14 - Canada - Delta

Today, I went to my retail job to buy some clothing. As soon as I walked through the doors, my manager yelled at me for not being in appropriate work clothes. I tried to explain that I was off the clock but he was having none of it. I got written up. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/10/2009 02:38 - United States

Today, I walked into work, and the first question my boss asks me is "Are those your pajamas?" I was wearing my favorite outfit. FML

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By sarahc_c - 08/12/2014 09:17

Today, my boss commented on the fact that I don't usually wear makeup, then told me it would be much appreciated if I'd change that. FML

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By xorenae - 27/03/2015 08:38 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I had an interview for an office job. As a requirement, I had to show up dressed for the job. My friend has worked there for years and told me it was casual dress. I wore jeans and a blouse. Everyone else had on business suits. Obviously my friend doesn't know what casual means. FML

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By pygmyfrog - 10/12/2020 14:02

Today, I watched a supervisor in our workspace staple an underling's skirt to her shirt, as the supervisor didn't like her wearing a hip-level skirt, despite having no public contact. FML

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By thickly - 19/09/2016 17:31 - United States - Fayetteville

Today, my boss had to order some more work pants since mine were worn out after 7 months. He told me the next set I would have to buy myself, since they usually last workers about 2 years, and I must be treating them too roughly. I didn't want to admit that my thighs rubbing together ended up shredding the fabric. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/10/2009 01:11 - Canada

Today, I went shopping for a new pair of jeans. I was feeling good about the fact that I was going down a waist size until the cashier decided to discuss with me, three co-workers, and the ten other people in line how she didn't even know jeans came in sizes that big. FML

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abentoremember 4

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:06

Wow that's so harsh, some bosses are total dicks..

Mearemoi 14

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:09

I don't really understand all the YDI's. It's not OP's fault her boss is an ass.

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anythingmustbe 18

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:20

As long as your not one of those overweight people wearing short shorts and tank tops with their fat bulging out and showing their ass cracks when they bend over you should be fine.

ambear26 14

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:21

I'm not even going to lie this FML made me laugh. I don't even know what to say. That really sucks op sometimes bosses have to be tough it's their job ? Seems uncalled for that he called you "fat" in a sense. FYL

annie_nk 22

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:24

As long as it doesn't give you a muffin top, keep wearing them.

sweetthang30 1

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:29

Or a camel toe! :-/

sillyyanks 24

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:45

Or in the case of REALLLY fat bitches - Moose Knuckle. Think about it.

Yunadori 13

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:26

Oh, ouch

christa953 12

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:28

OP might be average weight, not skinny, doesn't mean she's fat.

Schizomaniac 24

Saturday 6 October 2012 3:31

Come on, people. When someone posts an FML about seeing or having a bad experience with an overweight person in less-than-flattering clothing, most people yell things like "Ew, that's gross!" and "Aw man, I'm sorry you had to see that!" As soon as it's the OP, everyone is suddenly sympathetic. Pick one, guys. Pick one.

AndOtherDrugs 5

Saturday 6 October 2012 5:34

You don't know that the OP looked gross. I've plenty of "not skinny" women look attractive in skinny jeans.

kittenvks 11

Saturday 6 October 2012 9:42

Not to mention that not everyone's perception of what's "skinny" and what's not is the same

Ameel_fml 19

Saturday 6 October 2012 13:36

To be fair, the OP never said whether she was fat or not. She might be within a perfectly healthy weight range. Hell, she might even look great in skinny jeans. The boss might just be an asshole who thinks only super-thin women are 'normal'. Then again, even if the OP is fat, she should be allowed to rock those skinny leg jeans if she wants. She isn't there to be sexually appealing to her boss. If it's in the dress code, go for it!