Imagine having a cousin who sees you as competition and constantly tries to one-up you. Now, imagine that same cousin demanding you send her pictures of your outfit choices for her birthday party so she can approve or disapprove of them. Sounds crazy, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened to a 19-year-old girl who shared her story online. Her cousin, who’s turning 20, is having a fancy birthday party, and she’s decided that only the girl’s outfit needs her stamp of approval. Let’s dive into this wild story!
The Family Drama Begins
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Cousin’s Birthday Crisis
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The Competition Heats Up
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No Friends, No Problem?
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Body Shaming and Fashion Policing
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The Skinny Jeans Saga
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“Who Are You Trying to Impress?”
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The Party Details Emerge
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A Formal Affair
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The Special Request
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Approval Required… Just for Me?
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Insecurity Strikes Again
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To Send or Not to Send?
So, our protagonist finds herself in a sticky situation. Her cousin, who’s always been competitive and insecure about her body, is now demanding that she send pictures of her outfit choices for the upcoming fancy birthday party. The catch? Only our protagonist’s outfit needs cousin’s approval, while everyone else is free to wear whatever they please. Should she give in to her cousin’s bizarre request or stand her ground and refuse? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this predicament…
Skip the drama and the party, you’ll both be happier.

Avoid the drama. Politely decline and enjoy your own friends

Don’t let a crazy dress code ruin your first big event NTA

NTA, but your mom needs to have your back on this

Body shaming is never okay, even if you’re frustrated. ♀️
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Don’t let her negativity impact how you feel about yourself!

NTA and frustrated with moms for not standing up to cousin’s bullying

Cousin’s entitlement and parents’ enabling behavior criticized by commenter

Maintain control with compromise: send outfit options closer to date


Harry Potter reference sparks agreement in comment section

Photoshop outfit ideas for cousin’s birthday demands (NTA!)





Don’t let her control your outfit. Just skip the party.

Cutting toxic family ties? NTA for setting boundaries

Family dynamics questioned in outfit approval debacle

Body shaming and outfit approval requests lead to family drama

Body shaming is never okay. NTA for standing up.

Wear what you want! NTA for not needing her approval

Body shaming is never okay, NTA shuts down negativity.

Stand up for yourself! You’re NTA for saying no

Commenter calls out OP for being TA and insensitive ♀️

Don’t let anyone control what you wear . Stand up for yourself!

Body-shaming is never okay. NTA for not attending.

Petty revenge planned for demanding cousin’s birthday outfit

Skip the party and avoid the entitled cousin drama

Commenter is not the a**hole for cousin’s outfit demand

Don’t let your cousin’s insecurities ruin HER party! ♀️

Cut ties with the demanding cousin, not worth your time

Skipping the party? NTA says this cousin’s outfit demands are crazy

Don’t indulge toxic requests, even for a birthday party

Déjà vu or not, this story is worth a read

Don’t be a fashion victim at a rude and irrational party!

Toxic family drama? Don’t waste your time on her party

Skip the party, no need to maintain a fake relationship

Don’t let toxic family members control your outfit choices

Stand up for yourself and don’t be a target.

Stand up for yourself and don’t enable entitled behavior

Wear whatever you want and skip the toxicity

Confusion and frustration over family dynamics in comment section
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Skip the party, it seems like no one wants you there

Suggest a compromise and gracefully bow out if necessary

Declining outfit request and attendance, NTA takes a stand.

Stand your ground and skip the party

Wear what you want, it’s your body not hers

Wear what you want! NTA stands up to controlling cousin

Stand your ground, don’t let anyone dictate your outfit

Protect your family’s health and self-respect. Don’t go.

Commenter doubts approval will happen for large party in July

Curious about the reason for attending the party?
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Don’t let your cousin police your outfit!
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Creative solutions to cousin’s outfit demands for her birthday party

Confident OP shuts down cousin’s outfit criticism. #SelfLove

Don’t let her bring you down with her insecurities

Stand up for yourself and wear what makes you happy!

Send her the photos, wear what you want, let her tantrum ♀️
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