Miscellaneous: Today, I entered a raffle at a local fashion designer event;...

By Anonymous - 05/09/2016 13:32 - United States - Jacksonville

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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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

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By Anonymous - 07/08/2020 23:01

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

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By boudinette - 15/04/2015 10:14 - France - Saint-martin-d'heres

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

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By Anonymous - 25/11/2015 21:35 - United Kingdom - Stourport

Today, I won a meal for two in a raffle. I had no one to go with. FML

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By infortunatename - 01/08/2014 23:10 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 12/12/2010 20:32 - United Kingdom

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

Tuesday 6 September 2016 10:01

I say turn that raffle into an auction, and get at least some of its value back in cash.

ChocolateScyther 19

Tuesday 6 September 2016 9:59

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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devans00 14

Tuesday 6 September 2016 19:49

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

Tuesday 6 September 2016 19:52

Why did you enter the Raffle for that then?

Geckosrock99 33

Tuesday 6 September 2016 20:06

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

Tuesday 6 September 2016 20:19

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 24

Tuesday 6 September 2016 20:43

$400? Does the dress come with insurance??

zeffra13 31

Tuesday 6 September 2016 22:30

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

Wednesday 7 September 2016 0:13

Maybe they also sell purses?

Nissi 17

Wednesday 7 September 2016 0:19

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

Wednesday 7 September 2016 0:56

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.