Miscellaneous: Today, I received my uniform for culinary school. I'm 5'4" and...

By SorryIDontMatchStandardSizes - 02/09/2016 04:06 - United States

Today, I received my uniform for culinary school. I'm 5'4" and 110 lbs, and during sizing even an XS uniform swam on me. On the other hand, I need huge shoes for my size 10 feet. Apparently, the school decided to ignore my sizing sheet and simply give me standard medium uniforms and size 8 shoes. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2021 14:02

Today, at my new job at McDonald’s, they only had uniform pants in a size 36 or 56, nothing in between. I’m a size 40 so I squeezed into the 36. When I told my supervisor I couldn’t tuck my shirt into the pants like they asked, because I couldn’t close the top button, she told me to lose weight. FML

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By mikey09 - 17/01/2010 05:37 - United States

Today, it was my first day at my new job, which requires you to wear a special shirt. Come to find out, they only have medium sized shirts. I'm an XL. They demanded I wear the shirt anyway. FML

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By theyre not THAT big. - 01/07/2013 04:35 - United States - Auburn

Today, I went to get new shoes. I'm a pretty tall girl and I have proportional feet. I asked the cute guy who worked there for a size 9.5. He burst into laughter before putting on a shocked face and saying, "Oh wait... You're serious." Goodbye, self esteem. FML

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By ardenm - 12/02/2009 05:45 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 16/01/2015 22:15 - United States - Waynesboro

Today, I realized that while I've been the same minuscule height for the past five years, my feet won't stop growing. I'm 5 foot and a size 12. I look like a clown. FML

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By tinyfeet - 02/03/2016 03:15 - New Zealand

Today, my company told me that they refuse to buy me new safety footwear without a doctor's note, because my shoe size is three sizes smaller than the minimum size my company provides. I actually have to get my doctor to prove my shoe size. FML

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By oops - 11/05/2015 16:40 - United States - Lutherville Timonium

Today, I wore a pair of shorts a size too big while doing laundry. When I ordered a pizza afterwards and answered the door, I realized I looked a little heavy, so I sucked in my stomach. My shorts fell to the ground in front of the delivery guy. FML

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By XLhottie - 06/06/2009 06:48 - United States

Today, I was at Target trying on swimsuits. I tried on a medium bottom and was so excited because it fit perfectly even though I've gained a few pounds. My self-esteem was at an all-time high until my mom told me I could never fit into a medium. I rechecked the tag. It was an extra large. FML

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By Pongy - 12/11/2013 05:31

Today, I found out that shirt sizes don't get longer, they get wider. Being 6ft4, every shirt I try on makes me look like a cheap stripper. FML

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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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28actress 22

Friday 2 September 2016 10:00

You can't perform very easily in the kitchen when your clothes (especially sleeves) are that big! You could cut a finger off! Also I'm pretty sure that if the shoes are that small then you probably won't even be able to get them on. So go in with your feet hanging out of your shoe, you sleeves pulled over your hands and your trousers dragging on the floor and just see if they won't give you a re-order

LostInTheZone11 29

Friday 2 September 2016 9:32

I feel your pain. Often in that slim grey area of too big for kid's clothes and too small for adult's.

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AceGthebest 16

Friday 2 September 2016 15:39

That's exactly how it was when I started Wendys lol. He was like "okay so what size shirt will you need?" I'm very visibly a small person. I ordered a small or extra small. Two days later I get handed a medium. Our shirts were required to be tucked too.

crudeandrudeguy 29

Saturday 3 September 2016 2:23

Not exactly how it was, you're being paid to be there while OP is paying to be there. Both situations suck but I think hers is a little worse

Mangascribbler 19

Friday 2 September 2016 15:43

If the XS swam on you and you're 5'4", it would probably drown me- I'm 5'1".

RichardPencil 30

Friday 2 September 2016 16:51

I don't want to eat anything made by someone who's wearing shoes two sizes too small! I'll be able to taste your pain!!!

TheAmazingPapaya 4

Friday 2 September 2016 19:59

Bilbo Baggins? Is that you?

cakefete2 30

Friday 2 September 2016 20:05

Kind of ironic that a culinary school would leave such a bad taste in your mouth. Sorry, OP, hope your pain lasts only for a season.

ACSthebeast 16

Friday 2 September 2016 20:30

size 10 isn't big

SixthSinEnvy 39

Friday 2 September 2016 22:47

Thank you! I wear a 10. Speak for yourself, OP. 10 is not big.

zeffra13 31

Saturday 3 September 2016 4:36

Women's 8 is the national average for women, so it's above average. In that respect it's not a huge size. However, since shoe size and height are correlated, for someone 5'4" (4" below average height) it is a pretty large size.