We all have that one friend who’s a little too passionate about their beliefs, right? Well, this story takes it to a whole new level! Our protagonist (24f) and her roommate Claire (23f) decided to treat themselves to some pretty sundresses from House of CB, dreaming of the summer days ahead. Little did they know, their other roommate Joan (24f) would have a major meltdown over their choice of clothing brand.
Meet the Roommates
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Joan’s Extreme Beliefs
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Joan’s Boycott Stance ️
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Sundress Shopping Spree
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Dresses Arrive
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Joan’s Return and Outburst
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The Accusation
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Defending the Dresses ️
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Putting Joan in Her Place
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Joan’s Silent Treatment
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Questioning the Situation
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Cocktail-Induced Insensitivity?
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Sundress Showdown: Who’s in the Wrong? ♀️
So, our protagonist and Claire just wanted to enjoy some pretty sundresses and afternoon tea, but Joan’s extreme beliefs about clothing sizes turned it into a full-blown argument. Was it wrong for them to buy from a brand that doesn’t cater to Joan’s size? Or is Joan taking her body positivity stance too far? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heated situation…
Supporting a company’s right to supply whatever sizes they want.

Empowering response to body-shaming comment. Stand up for yourself!

Support for brand’s choice to focus on narrow size range.

Insights on plus size fashion in fast fashion industry

Fashion police friend demands apology for dress choice. NTA.

NTA. Friend gets upset over dress shopping and dictates to you.

NTA. Body shaming is never okay. Wear what you want!
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Struggling with weight and health, but still NTA for disagreeing.
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Empowering response to fashion dilemma.

Stand your ground and remind her of your boundaries

Standing up for your beliefs without attacking loved ones.

Support for NTA who defends buying clothes and criticizes Joan.

Supporting positive body movement is her choice, NTA!

Boycotting brands is a personal choice. NTA for not joining.

Friend plays victim, commenter is NTA and enjoys new dresses

Body-shaming comment with no replies. Not cool
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Inclusivity debate: NTA defends shopping at non-inclusive stores.

Enabling addiction is dangerous, even if NTA.

Supportive comment about shopping with friends.

Wear what you want! Don’t let anyone’s insecurities hold you back.

Shop where you like , not where others tell you to. NTA

Body positivity should not shame thin people.

NTA! Commenter shares personal experience with body shaming and suggests a two-way street approach to the issue of larger sized clothing companies not making smaller sizes.

Buy the clothes, not the apology!

Body shaming is never okay. NTA for standing up.

Defending YOLO lifestyle and individual protest rights.
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“My body, my choice” applies to dresses too!

Empathetic NTA comment on friend’s entitled behavior.
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Body positivity is for ALL!

Defending plus-sized shops, shutting down an exhausting complainer

When your friend demands an apology for borrowing their clothes

Body-shaming is never okay. Let people shop where they want!

Size inclusivity is important, but getting upset won’t help.

Businesses have the right to choose their sizes. NTA.

Respect personal causes, be a diplomat, acknowledge differences

Wear what you want, NTA!

Toxic friend criticizes body-positive dress choice. NTA, find new friend.

Don’t let Joan police your business choices. Keep the dresses

Body positivity criticized as ‘diabetes positivity’ and unhealthy by commenter.
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Supporting individual fashion choices and calling out toxic behavior.

Respectful disagreement on boycotting with a touch of empathy.

Wear what you want! It’s a Joan problem, not yours

NTA defends shopping at non-inclusive stores; advises on contraception options.

Size inclusivity is important, but boycotting isn’t the answer.

Body positivity wins: NTA for wearing what fits you

Don’t apologize for your fashion choices. Hypocrisy at its finest.
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Don’t let her shame you for your clothing choice! Keep them!

Joan’s entitled behavior called out, commenter supports dress purchase.

Fellow plus-size commenter advocates body positivity within reason.

Body positivity wins! Supportive comment for plus-size fashion.

Body positivity is important, but not an excuse for bad behavior

Height shouldn’t limit fashion choices. NTA for going specialist.

Friend demands apology for dresses, commenter is NTA with sass.

HAES subscribers hypocritical, tearing down smaller sizes. Roommate insecure.

Being body positive doesn’t mean joining a cult.

Jealousy over fashion choices? NTA, but sew your own clothes!
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Defending the right to be upset about limited sizes.

Dress for yourself, not others. 100% NTA

NTA. Buying clothes that fit is not unreasonable. ♀️

NTA. Suggesting alternative brands for her size.

Empowering response to body shaming with positive attitude

Size-inclusive clothing has evolved, NTA suggests inviting unhappy friend to tea
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Wear the dresses and enjoy the silence. NTA.

Joan’s behavior is childish, NTA. Ignore her and move on

Sizeism in fashion? NTA friend calls out hypocrisy

6″4 guy compares boycotting trousers to friend’s dress complaint. NTA.

Passionate about a cause but being an a**hole? NTA, move on.

Size inclusivity debate sparks heated discussion in comment section.

NTA defends wearing clothes despite friend’s extreme reaction

Standing up against toxic body positivity, NTA wins the day!

Body-shaming is unacceptable. NTA for standing up against it.
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Accusation of stealing clothes, drama ensues.

Designer defends fashion industry’s lack of plus sizes, friend overreacts.

Engaging in positive actions instead of aggression towards housemates.

Plus size store boycott logic questioned in comment section

Calling out skinny-shaming as body positivity, mental gymnastics. NTA.

Body positivity friend criticized for demanding dress size change

Body positivity shouldn’t be used to encourage unhealthy lifestyles. NTA.

Size inclusivity debate: Should every company provide all sizes? NTA.

NTA defends right to boycott brands but not to ruin others’ day or demand apologies. Golden rule of tolerance: don’t yuck my yum

Don’t let anyone shame you for your body type! ♀️
