Ever been to a black tie event and noticed someone who didn’t quite get the memo? Well, imagine if that person was your roommate’s girlfriend, and you had tried to warn her about her fashion choice! That’s exactly what happened to a young woman who found herself caught in a whirlwind of drama, fashion faux pas, and a whole lot of second-hand embarrassment. Let’s dive into this sartorial saga…
Meet the Roommates

A Black Tie Affair

Fashion Choices and Differences

The Dress Reveal

The Warning Ignored

The Event Unfolds

The Chatter Continues ️

The Aftermath

Blame Game Begins

The Partner’s Perspective

Doubts and Dilemmas

A Fashion Faux Pas Fallout: Who’s to Blame?
In a tale of fashion, faux pas, and fallout, a young woman finds herself in the middle of a black tie event debacle. After Ruby, her roommate’s girlfriend, decides to don a cocktail dress to a black tie event, whispers and glares follow. Despite a prior warning, Ruby dismisses the advice, leading to a night of criticism and a sobering aftermath. With Todd, the roommate, blaming the protagonist for not intervening enough, and her partner suggesting she should’ve given Todd a heads up, she is left questioning her actions. Was she wrong for not doing more, or is Ruby’s wardrobe malfunction and behavior her own responsibility? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
NTA. Todd’s girlfriend’s fashion faux pas and drunken behavior.

NTA: Roommate’s girlfriend ignored dress code conversation at event

NTA tried to stop her, but she’s a grown adult

NTA. You’re not responsible for her outfit or her drinks

NTA: Don’t let him blame you for his girlfriend’s outfit

NTA: Todd’s failure to address girlfriend’s inappropriate dress and behavior.

NTA: You warned her, she’s a grown woman with choices

NTA for not speaking up, but the drinking made it worse
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Commenter questions if criticism of dress led to drunken behavior

NTA. You set the expectations, she ignored them. You did good

NTA. Not your problem. Let him handle his girlfriend’s outfit.

“NTA. Ruby’s fashion faux pas and drunkenness gave corporate employees something to be superior about. “

NTA: Dress code advice for a black tie event

NTA. You tried to warn her, it’s her boyfriend’s responsibility.

NTA. Don’t get involved, it’s a lose-lose situation

NTA – Respect boundaries and let adults make their own choices

Roommate’s girlfriend’s fashion faux pas causes drama at black tie event

NTA. It’s not your problem, she should’ve asked him first

Roommate’s girlfriend’s fashion faux pas: NTA, not your responsibility

NTA: You’re not her keeper, distance yourself from them

Dress code drama turns into a drunken party disaster. NTA

NTA. Not your job to dress Ruby. Let her be!

NTA – Don’t police what a grown woman wears
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NTA. Google is free, she could have avoided embarrassment

NTA, but her dress + getting drunk = deal breaker

NTA: Roommate’s girlfriend’s fashion faux pas at work event

NTA. Everyone is an adult. Todd should’ve communicated better.

NTA. Ruby’s fashion faux pas and Todd’s negligence

Roommate’s girlfriend’s fashion faux pas causes tension at event

She ignored your concerns and he didn’t intervene. NTA ♂️

NTA, let him handle his own gf. You did your part

NTA. Todd’s blindfolded? You’re not her stylist! ♂️

NTA: Let him handle his gf’s fashion faux pas

NTA, you did what you could! You’re the supportive friend!
