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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/Dragonfly-69420 on 2024-02-23 03:07:25.

I (24f) work in a high end store and we have a very specific dress code! No jeans unless it’s black, no leggings, no skirts above the knee, no spaghetti straps, no low cut shirts etc.

I wore a black tank top with a brown knitted turtle neck, black jeans, black shoes and black socks. My hair was in a nice bun as well. I wore this many times before and had no issues with it until the other day.

I got pulled to the back by the ASM (assistant manager) and she told me that I need to “dress better” and “look less homeless” the manager being right beside her said nothing and when I tried to ask what she meant the manager told me to listen to her.

That night I went online and found everything I needed. The next day I went all around the local mall and shopped until I couldn’t shop anymore! I got a blue dress ($20), white gloves ($5), fake pearl necklace and bracelet ($15) and I went to the drug store to get bobby pins.

I spend that night doing my hair until it was perfect, I ironed my dress, I cleaned and polished the pearls and I practiced light makeup, everything was perfect and ready!

I woke up at 5:30am to be at work by 9. I did my hair, my makeup, my nails and I got dressed. I took one final look in the mirror and I was smiling like no tomorrow!

I walked into work to see my manager and assistant manager angry at me while I’m smiling! I got instantly pulled into the back and they yelled at me. All I had to say was “I don’t look homeless now do I?” I walked out and customers only wanted to talk to me because I looked fancy! It was a good day!

I didn’t take any of myself because I forgot lol I was too excited but for reference look up “Beehive Hair” and “Audrey Hepburn: The Little Black Dress”

Thank you!