Ever been to a black tie event and spotted someone in a cocktail dress? Awkward, right? Well, imagine if you knew that fashion disaster was about to happen and didn’t say anything. That’s exactly the predicament our storyteller found herself in when her roommate’s girlfriend decided to go rogue on the dress code. Let’s dive into this sartorial saga…
Setting the Stage
The Black Tie Event
A Fashion Dilemma
The Dress Reveal
The Warning Ignored ♀️
The Event Unfolds
The Aftermath ️
The Blame Game Begins
The Partner’s Perspective
Cocktail Dress in a Black Tie World: A Fashion Faux Pas or a Failure of Friendship?
This story has it all: a black tie event, a cocktail dress, and a roommate caught in the middle. When Ruby decided to don a cocktail dress to a black tie event, our storyteller tried to steer her right. But Ruby shrugged off the advice and the result was a night of whispers and stares. Todd, Ruby’s boyfriend and our storyteller’s roommate, was left red-faced and he’s blaming our storyteller for not preventing the fashion disaster. Was it her responsibility to ensure Ruby adhered to the dress code, or is Ruby, as a grown woman, responsible for her own wardrobe choices? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ♀️
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“NTA. If Todd never checked what his girlfriend was going to be wearing to his own Super Special Very Important Event, that’s on him. “
NTA: Dress code convo ignored, don’t babysit adults in public.
NTA tried to talk her out of the dress, but she’s grown ♀️
NTA – You’re not responsible for her choices or her dress
NTA: Girlfriend’s dress, his responsibility. He’s just deflecting blame.
Todd failed to check Ruby’s dress and monitor her behavior. NTA
NTA: You warned her, she made her own choices
NTA for not warning bf about dress; drinking caused issue
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Nervousness and alcohol can be a dangerous combination at events
NTA. Boyfriend should’ve asked his own girlfriend about her outfit.
NTA. You warned her, she ignored it. Her responsibility, not yours.
NTA. Ruby’s dress and drunkenness gave corporate employees something to judge.
NTA. Dress code advice ignored, leading to inappropriate attire.
NTA. You tried to warn her, her BF should’ve guided her.
NTA – You gave your opinion, but Todd is at fault
Drama at a black tie event: Boyfriend’s fault for not clarifying attire
NTA. Rule no1: don’t get involved. Lose-lose situation.
NTA. It’s not your problem, you couldn’t have known ♀️
You’re NTA. Roommate’s girlfriend, his problem. Can’t blame you.
Dress drama and drunken antics steal the spotlight! Not the a**hole.
You’re not responsible for her behavior. Distance yourself from them.
NTA. Not your job to be Ruby’s fashion police. ♂️
NTA – You can’t police what a grown woman wears. ♀️
NTA. Ignorance isn’t an excuse, Google could have helped her ♀️
NTA, but dressing inappropriately and getting drunk is a deal breaker.
NTA: It’s on you to ensure your guest behaves appropriately
NTA. Adults, dress code, alcohol, blame, and embarrassment.
NTA. Ruby’s fashion faux pas and drunkenness caused the drama.
First-time attendee’s dress mishap and drinking expectations cause tension. NTA
Confrontation, deflection, and a clear verdict: NTA
Commenter defends themselves, suggests communication with partner. ️
NTA. Todd should have communicated with Ruby before the event. ♂️
NTA: Let him handle his own relationship drama
NTA, you did what you could!
NTA. Don’t snitch on her, let Todd handle it himself.
NTA. Todd’s lack of awareness leads to fashion faux pas.
NTA: You warned her, she’s an adult. Not your responsibility.
NTA. You tried. And you’re not responsible for convincing her.
NTA. Adult guest, not your responsibility to control the situation.
Confusion and Sight: A Case of Black Tie Blunders
NTA. Communication is key to avoiding fashion faux pas!
BF’s lack of support leads to fashion disaster at event
NTA: Mind your own business, let Todd handle it
Hilarious comment and a grateful reply!
NTA – Todd’s +1, Todd’s problem.
OP takes a stand against Ruby’s behavior.
NTA. Dress fine, but getting plastered at work event? No-no.
NTA. Boyfriend failed to communicate and left her feeling uncomfortable
Offered advice, fell on deaf ears. Not her mother. Inappropriate dress.
Not her keeper, nor his spy. You’re NTA!
Relationship doomed? NTA comment sparks doubts about future
NTA. Todd could have communicated with Rudy beforehand. ♂️
NTA. Honest opinion given respectfully, but drunk behavior disrespectful.
NTA: Girlfriend ignores advice on dress, who’s to blame? ♀️
No babysitter needed, she’s an adult. You’re NTA!
NTA. You set expectations, she ignored them. Not your fault.
Not the a**hole for crashing the black tie event!
NTA. You offered help and advice, not tattling or policing.
“NTA…..grown assed adults need to take responsibility for themselves!
Why didn’t he ask what she was wearing if it was so damn important?
Why was that YOUR job?
Naw OP, don’t feel a second of guilt.
He chose someone who doesn’t know how to behave appropriately in a particular setting….that’s on HIM! “
NTA: Let her make her own choices and face consequences.
Empowered her, but her drinking made it worse. NTA
NTA. What other red flags has she been waving?
Tired of being the responsible one? NTA, I feel you!
NTA’s date’s dress and drinking: Who’s at fault?
NTA. She’s an adult, not a child. Her bf’s reputation? ♂️
Who’s responsible for policing Ruby’s wardrobe? NTA comment sparks debate.
Todd’s negligence leads to a dress disaster at black tie event
Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!
NTA, let her dress and behave how she wants!
NTA. Todd should have clarified the dress code with his guest
You handled it well! NTA
NTA. Todd is an AH for trying to find someone to blame, but mostly everyone who was gossiping at the event and judging her to make themselves feel better
NTA. Todd should have addressed the dress before the event.
NTA – You tried to warn her, it’s about the drinking
NTA. Ruby is the real culprit!
