A man invited his girlfriend to a formal charity event but refused to take her due to her revealing outfit. He thought it was inappropriate, but she called him s*xist. Who’s right? The situation escalated and now her friends and even her brother are threatening him. He turned to the internet for help and asked, AITA? Read on to find out what people had to say and what lessons can be learned from this.
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Guests and coworkers dressed formally, man refused girlfriend’s revealing outfit.

Boyfriend refuses to take girlfriend to event over outfit choice

Boyfriend objects to girlfriend’s revealing outfit for formal event

Boyfriend forbids girlfriend from wearing revealing outfit to formal event

Boyfriend asks girlfriend to change outfit for formal event

When formal dress code meets provocative outfit, sparks fly

Boyfriend refuses to take girlfriend to event over outfit choice

Misunderstanding leads to rift between couple, friends caught in middle

Facing backlash for not taking girlfriend to formal event. AITA?

Miscommunication leads to formal event outfit dilemma

Miscommunication leads to argument over inappropriate dress for formal event

Lesson learned: communication is key when planning formal events.

Reflecting on the aftermath of an outfit controversy.

Is he sexist or just trying to follow the dress code?
A man faced backlash after refusing to take his girlfriend to a charity event due to her revealing outfit. The event had a white tie dress code and was attended by important influential people in the city. The man explained to his girlfriend that her outfit was not appropriate for the occasion, but she refused to change and accused him of being sexist. The couple has not spoken since and the girlfriend’s friends and even her brother have been threatening him. The man wonders if he was in the wrong for expecting his girlfriend to follow the dress code. Was he being sexist or just trying to follow the dress code? Read on for the comments and reactions to this controversial situation.
NTA. Dress codes exist for a reason, and she’s being unreasonable.

Partner chose to dress against dress code, event rules enforced. NTA.

Age isn’t just a number, but a Google search away ️♀️

Dress codes matter, NTA. A revealing outfit at a white-tie event can be a career killer.

Girlfriend wears revealing outfit to work event, NTA for refusing.

NTA for refusing revealing outfit at white tie event.

Dress code is dress code. ♂️ NTA wins this one.

Respect the dress code or stay home ♂️ NTA

Dress code matters even for fun and sexy outfits. NTA.

Suggestion to show her event photos to understand the dress code

NTA – Dress code is important for formal events

Dress code is important, NTA. But that cousin’s outfit…

Dress appropriately for the occasion Move on if she can’t.
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NTA. Dress code matters. Mutual respect is key.
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Misleading title? NTA for dress code adherence.

Support for NTA comment on girlfriend’s behavior
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NTA. Girlfriend’s outfit was inappropriate and could have caused drama

Should formal events have a dress code or is anything acceptable?
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Possible misunderstanding on formal attire, but she can afford it

Stand your ground! ♂️ Family drama ahead.

NTA for following dress code. Girlfriend demanding apology is unreasonable.

Logical explanation rejected, girlfriend’s reaction childish. NTA.

Choosing battles of sexism: Dress code at work events. NTA
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Dress code matters, even for guests. NTA for standing firm.

Misunderstanding of dress code leads to boyfriend’s refusal
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Redditors notice déjà vu in NTA comment section

Dress code exists for a reason. NTA for enforcing it.

Expecting dress code compliance not sexist. NTA wins.

Helpful dress code guide for future events!

Respect dress codes, even at formal events. #NTA
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Set dress code, girlfriend ignored it. NTA for refusing invitation.

Girlfriend’s revealing outfit a ploy to skip the event?

Dress to impress, not to undress. NTA for sure!

NTA for setting dress code expectations for formal occasion.

Unexpected judgment on girlfriend’s dress at formal work event. NTA.

Avoid the headache and walk away

You’re NTA for refusing girlfriend’s revealing outfit at formal event

Suggests communication and shopping ahead for formal event attire.

Commenter approves rejecting revealing outfit for formal event

Choosing formal attire is important, NTA made the right call

Dress code drama: Is he NTA or just an arsehole?

Support for not taking girlfriend to formal event due to outfit ♂️

NTA for asking girlfriend to change into formal wear.

Déjà vu? Redditors discuss recurring theme of inappropriate outfits.

Partner’s revealing outfit causes conflict at work. NTA.

Support for boyfriend’s decision to not dictate girlfriend’s outfit

Support for not being the a**hole in dress code dispute

Choosing work over girlfriend’s revealing outfit – NTA

Age doesn’t always equal maturity. ♀️

Proper dress code is important, NTA. ♂️

NTA. Dress code matters for formal events, not clubbing attire.

Proper dress code is important, NTA for leaving her home

Girlfriend may not have known dress code, communication is key

Dress code exists for a reason. NTA comment justifies it.
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Appropriate dress is key in a work event

Dress code matters at charity events, NTA for enforcing it

Girlfriend’s outfit not appropriate for white tie event. NTA.

Dress code confusion and gender norms discussed in white tie event.

Similar post, but still NTA for wanting a dress code
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Respect the dress code or stay home ♂️

Commenter defends man’s decision to not take girlfriend to formal event.
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Dress code drama: Commenter defends refusal to girlfriend’s revealing outfit

NTA, but watch out for the overprotective brother

Formal dress code at work event. NTA for refusing outfit.

Polite request or controlling behavior? NTA defends actions
