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...👗🍸🎩

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Setting the Stage 🏠👨👩👧

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The Black Tie Event 🎩🍾

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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...🤷♀️🌐
"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. 👏🏼😂"

thecatinthemask | thecatinthemask
NTA: Dress code convo ignored, don't babysit adults in public. 👏

mastnes | mastnes
NTA tried to talk her out of the dress, but she's grown 🙅♀️

Only-Breadfruit-2935 | Only-Breadfruit-2935
NTA - You're not responsible for her choices or her dress 👏

ColdstreamCapple | ColdstreamCapple
NTA: Girlfriend's dress, his responsibility. He's just deflecting blame. 🙅

Magaimagado | Magaimagado
Todd failed to check Ruby's dress and monitor her behavior. NTA

ProfileElectronic | ProfileElectronic
NTA: You warned her, she made her own choices 👏

Thick_Fix_4398 | Thick_Fix_4398
NTA for not warning bf about dress; drinking caused issue 😍

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Nervousness and alcohol can be a dangerous combination at events 🤪

abrookman1987 | abrookman1987
NTA. Boyfriend should've asked his own girlfriend about her outfit. 👍

lmchatterbox | lmchatterbox
NTA. You warned her, she ignored it. Her responsibility, not yours. 🙅

JoaC1989 | JoaC1989
NTA. Ruby's dress and drunkenness gave corporate employees something to judge.

Charming_Sandwich_53 | Charming_Sandwich_53
NTA. Dress code advice ignored, leading to inappropriate attire. 🙅🏼

jadepumpkin1984 | jadepumpkin1984
NTA. You tried to warn her, her BF should've guided her. 🙅

cricket73646 | cricket73646
NTA - You gave your opinion, but Todd is at fault 👍

Forward_Squirrel8879 | Forward_Squirrel8879
Drama at a black tie event: Boyfriend's fault for not clarifying attire 😱

Kyaesa | Kyaesa
NTA. Rule no1: don't get involved. Lose-lose situation. 🙅

bxclrm | bxclrm
NTA. It's not your problem, you couldn't have known 🤷♀️

Darth_Hufflepuff | Darth_Hufflepuff
You're NTA. Roommate's girlfriend, his problem. Can't blame you. 🙅

sherlocked27 | sherlocked27
Dress drama and drunken antics steal the spotlight! Not the a**hole.

ComprehensiveBand586 | ComprehensiveBand586
You're not responsible for her behavior. Distance yourself from them. 👋

Fire_or_water_kai | Fire_or_water_kai
NTA. Not your job to be Ruby's fashion police. 🙅♂️

MargotLannington | MargotLannington
NTA - You can't police what a grown woman wears. 💁♀️

Extreme_Sock_1153 | Extreme_Sock_1153
NTA. Ignorance isn't an excuse, Google could have helped her 🤷♀️

BeastieMom | BeastieMom
NTA, but dressing inappropriately and getting drunk is a deal breaker. 🙄

OhioGirl22 | OhioGirl22
NTA: It's on you to ensure your guest behaves appropriately 🙌

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NTA. Adults, dress code, alcohol, blame, and embarrassment. 🙅

D_Nicole91 | D_Nicole91
NTA. Ruby's fashion faux pas and drunkenness caused the drama. 🙄

LadyDes91 | LadyDes91
First-time attendee's dress mishap and drinking expectations cause tension. NTA

feminist1946 | feminist1946
Confrontation, deflection, and a clear verdict: NTA 🙌

Effective_Wonder_589 | Effective_Wonder_589
Commenter defends themselves, suggests communication with partner. 🗣️

Severe-Definition656 | Severe-Definition656
NTA. Todd should have communicated with Ruby before the event. 🤷♂️

cassowary32 | cassowary32
NTA: Let him handle his own relationship drama 👍

MisterEHistory | MisterEHistory
NTA, you did what you could! 😊👍

PsyduckJuck | PsyduckJuck
NTA. Don't snitch on her, let Todd handle it himself. 😊

Legally_Blonde_258 | Legally_Blonde_258
NTA. Todd's lack of awareness leads to fashion faux pas. 👍

giantbrownguy | giantbrownguy
NTA: You warned her, she's an adult. Not your responsibility. 👏

_amodernangel | _amodernangel
NTA. You tried. And you're not responsible for convincing her. 😎

embopbopbopdoowop | embopbopbopdoowop
NTA. Adult guest, not your responsibility to control the situation. 👍

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Confusion and Sight: A Case of Black Tie Blunders 😍

ionlytakebubblebaths | ionlytakebubblebaths
NTA. Communication is key to avoiding fashion faux pas! 👗

samepanicnewdisco | samepanicnewdisco
BF's lack of support leads to fashion disaster at event

Coco_Dirichlet | Coco_Dirichlet
NTA: Mind your own business, let Todd handle it 👍

Anthroman78 | Anthroman78
Hilarious comment and a grateful reply! 😂😊

Das-Noob | Das-Noob
NTA - Todd's +1, Todd's problem. 😊

catsndogspls | catsndogspls
OP takes a stand against Ruby's behavior. 🙌

artfulwench | artfulwench
NTA. Dress fine, but getting plastered at work event? No-no. 🙄

TerribleTwinTeddy | TerribleTwinTeddy
NTA. Boyfriend failed to communicate and left her feeling uncomfortable 🙅

Cheeseburgers_ | Cheeseburgers_
Offered advice, fell on deaf ears. Not her mother. Inappropriate dress.

Early_Equivalent_549 | Early_Equivalent_549
Not her keeper, nor his spy. You're NTA! 👏

PA_Archer | PA_Archer
Relationship doomed? NTA comment sparks doubts about future 😭

Joholification | Joholification
NTA. Todd could have communicated with Rudy beforehand. 🤷♂️

blablamcbla | blablamcbla
NTA. Honest opinion given respectfully, but drunk behavior disrespectful. 🙄

Dogmother123 | Dogmother123
NTA: Girlfriend ignores advice on dress, who's to blame? 🤷♀️

Tasty_Doughnut_9226 | Tasty_Doughnut_9226
No babysitter needed, she's an adult. You're NTA! 👏

Rena125 | Rena125
NTA. You set expectations, she ignored them. Not your fault. 👏

barbaramillicent | barbaramillicent
Not the a**hole for crashing the black tie event! 💯

stonerraptor | stonerraptor
NTA. You offered help and advice, not tattling or policing. 👏

mfruitfly | mfruitfly
"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! 🙄"

sable1970 | sable1970
NTA: Let her make her own choices and face consequences. 👍

ImpertinentGecko | ImpertinentGecko
Empowered her, but her drinking made it worse. NTA 👏

Top-Fisherman-6045 | Top-Fisherman-6045
🚩 NTA. What other red flags has she been waving?

Dstareternl | Dstareternl
Tired of being the responsible one? NTA, I feel you! 🙏

HeyItsZ3RO | HeyItsZ3RO
NTA's date's dress and drinking: Who's at fault? 🤔

re_nonsequiturs | re_nonsequiturs
NTA. She's an adult, not a child. Her bf's reputation? 🤷♂️

Standard_Elephant415 | Standard_Elephant415
Who's responsible for policing Ruby's wardrobe? NTA comment sparks debate.

hazelnuddy | hazelnuddy
Todd's negligence leads to a dress disaster at black tie event 👗

fromhelley | fromhelley
Not the a**hole. Let's hear the juicy details! 🤪

Tricky_Biscotti2492 | Tricky_Biscotti2492
NTA, let her dress and behave how she wants! 👏

Sensitive_Coconut339 | Sensitive_Coconut339
NTA. Todd should have clarified the dress code with his guest 👗

RadioSupply | RadioSupply
You handled it well! NTA 🙌

Snoo_79693 | Snoo_79693
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 🙄

ValleySparkles | ValleySparkles
👗 NTA. Todd should have addressed the dress before the event. 🍸

artemisthewild | artemisthewild
NTA - You tried to warn her, it's about the drinking 🍸

HiddenTurtles | HiddenTurtles
NTA. Ruby is the real culprit! 😜

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