We’ve all had that one colleague who just can’t help but comment on everything, right? Meet our protagonist, a fashion-conscious office worker who recently embarked on a style transformation after losing weight. But with every new outfit, comes a new comment from Cheryl, the office ‘fashion critic’. From ‘cute’ dresses to ‘unflattering’ patterns, Cheryl had an opinion on everything. Our protagonist tried to ignore it, even politely asked Cheryl to stop, but the comments kept coming. So, she decided to fight back… with stories. Let’s dive into this fascinating tale of wardrobe warfare!
A New Look, A New Critic ️
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Compliments or Critiques?
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The Backhanded Praise
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The Unwanted Fashion Police ♀️
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The Broken Promise
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A Plan is Hatched
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The Storytelling Begins
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A Sad Tale for Every Outfit
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The Effect of the Stories
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The Tables Have Turned
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The Moral Dilemma ♀️
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The Wardrobe Warrior’s Dilemma: To Story or Not to Story?
Our protagonist, the office fashionista, found herself in a fashion feud with Cheryl, the office ‘critic’. Tired of the constant scrutiny, she started responding to Cheryl’s ‘compliments’ with sad tales tied to her outfits. From funerals to factory collapses, every outfit had a story. And guess what? The comments started to decrease! But, the victory was bittersweet. Cheryl, feeling downcast, complained about the office ‘downer’. Now, our fashionista wonders if she’s the one in the wrong. What do you think? Let’s delve into the internet’s take on this wardrobe warfare… ️♀️
NTA! You shut down the fashionista and won the battle!

Hilarious office fashion showdown! OP outsmarts the fashionista!

NTA – Empowering response to body-shaming coworker, shared similar experience
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NTA. Office fashionista takes down Cheryl with style and secrecy.

“NTA. Commenter compares office dynamics to What We Do in the Shadows.”

NTA. Stay classy, OP! Congrats on your weightloss and new clothes
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You handled it brilliantly! Cheryl is just a busybody

NTA – Stand up to workplace fashion policing. Take it to HR!

NTA: Assertive response to uncomfortable comments, potential HR involvement

Weight loss compliments turned into painful reminders of personal struggles.

Engaging book recommendation for training dogs, dolphins, and people

NTA: Hilarious office fashionista strikes back, making friends along the way!

NTA: The power of repetition to shut down fashion critiques.

Hilarious office fashion war, NTA, grief specialist approves

Stay professional and give her a taste of her own medicine. NTA.

NTA: Winning the fashion game and denying her power trip

Passive-aggressive fashionista shuts down invasive coworker

Time to take it up a notch, HR might be involved

NTA, shut down the fashion police with sass and style!

NTA. Hilariously channeling Rachel Dratch as Debbie Downer!

Cheryl’s jealousy fuels a toxic work environment. NTA, stand strong!

NTA. Unprofessional fashionista causes office wardrobe warfare.

NTA Cheryl’s venomous self-hating opinions make her the true downer
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Handling fashion criticism with grace and setting boundaries

NTA. Good job!

Hilarious NTA comment, weaponizing the Debbie Downer approach

You’re amazing! Keep slaying the fashion game!

Genius fashion move! Love it! Definitely not the a**hole!

Master of behavior modification, you’re definitely not the a**hole!

Seeking support? HR or boss can help with wardrobe warfare!

Debbie Downer brings the sad trombone to office fashionista battles

Clever and hilarious comeback! You go, fashionista!

NTA. Stand up to Cheryl’s inappropriate comments with HR backup!

NTA. Setting boundaries with a fashion critic. You’re not obligated!
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Engaging in fashion banter with a touch of sass

NTA: Creative retaliation against office fashionista, but friendship at stake

Unwanted office fashion advice? NTA, shut down the fashion police!
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Standing up to insults with a fabulous technique!

Fashion genius! NTA for the best idea ever

NTA, hilarious plan to deal with rude coworker. Keep it up!

An awesome Debbie Downer strikes back! Not the a**hole

Ignoring coworkers’ comments on outfits, NTA. Choose your battles.

Genius fashionista shuts down haters and emerges victorious!

Hilarious revenge! Post it on r/pettyrevenge for maximum satisfaction!
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Heartwarming tale of a fashionista’s revenge. ❤️

Glorious revenge: no more insults to your face!

Fashionista triumphs! Op is a genius

NTA and this is hilarious!

NTA. Fashionista slays with style.

Hilarious revenge on fashionista coworker! NTA, you’re a legend!

NTA. Petty revenge at its finest!

Standing up to a coworker’s hurtful comments with sass

NTA. Shutting down the office fashion police with style

Fashionista hailed as hero for standing up for style

NTA’s clever strategy for future fashion warfare
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Commenter falls in love with NTA’s fashion sense ❤

NTA. Perfect response to a coworker’s wardrobe issue.

NTA. Brilliant idea to bum her out right back!
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Genius way to shut down fashion police without HR complaints!
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SNL skit fans unite! OP is definitely not the a**hole!

NTA shuts down fashion police with style!

NTA, shut it down flatly with repetitive response. Document & go to HR.

Curious about the documentary? Let’s uncover the fashion secrets!
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When compliments become backhanded, office fashion becomes a battlefield.

Questioning classical conditioning and the power of positive reinforcement

Fashion feud: NTA suggests giving jealous Cheryl style advice

“Lol, NTA! This comment is hilarious! “

OP’s classy response to unwanted attention shuts down Cheryl

Coworker shames lunch choices, but I shouldn’t have to explain

NTA and clever!

NTA. Fashionista strikes back, but will she retaliate?

NTA! Brilliant experiment shuts down coworker’s rotten comments.
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NTA. Hilarious responses; own the conversation thread with polite dismissiveness.
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NTA. Unsolicited opinions: when feedback becomes a fashion faux pas

Slaying office fashion wars with a genius revenge plan!

NTA, share your sad stories and join the fashionista rebellion!

“NTA. Stand up to Cheryl’s office fashion policing! “

“NTA
Turn the tables and offer candy after a sassy comeback!”
NTA: Petty goals achieved! Justified fashion warfare

Aspiring to be this level of justified pettiness.

Petty goals unlocked! Being justified never felt so satisfying.

Petty goals: NTA, justified and aspirational

NTA. Fashionista feud: Office style clash sparks silent tension
