Confident Young Woman Defies Father's Demand To Change Her Casual Attire For Professionalism's Sake

I “have to look professional” and “people think I’m a stripper when they see a girl dressed like me get out of a bmw”

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• November 18, 2023

Many people feel the pressure to dress a certain way based on their job or what they own. This is a common issue many face.

This is exactly what a 22-year-old woman is facing. She's come a long way from tough times as a teenager, and now she's doing well mentally and has enough money to buy herself a BMW.

She likes to dress casually in hoodies and comfy pants and doesn't bother with makeup. She feels good about herself this way.

But her dad doesn't like her style. He thinks now that she has a fancy car, she should dress more professionally. He's even said people might think she's a stripper because of how she dresses when she gets out of her BMW.

He wants to buy her bright clothes and business-like outfits for Christmas to change her style. The girl, OP of this story, told him she's happy with how she dresses and won't wear what he buys, but he seems to not care.

Now she's wondering if she'd be wrong to not accept these clothes from her dad. She's grown up and can make her own choices, but it's tricky because it's her dad trying to give her a gift.

OP is a 22-year-old woman, who has overcome mental struggles in her teenage years, works diligently, and recently purchased a BMW.

OP's dad disapproves of her casual clothing since she got a BMW; he thinks she should dress more professionally to avoid negative perceptions.

OP's father wants to buy her clothing to change her style, but she is comfortable with her current style.

OP should consider donating the clothes he gives her to charity, a homeless shelter, or a school in need.

Others should not judge anyone based on their appearance or choices.

OP should dress however she likes and not worry about what others think.

If her father gives OP the clothes, she can thank him and donate it to charity if she doesn't intend to wear them.

OP has the right to dress as she pleases and prioritize comfort.

As an adult, OP has the right to choose her clothing, and her father's inappropriate comment should be disregarded.

OP shouldn't worry about others' opinions.

OP is not in the wrong

OP should stick to their own standards and not accept sexist clothes or gifts from her dad.

What OP should do is stick to what makes her feel good and confident. She's worked hard to be mentally healthy and financially stable, so she deserves to enjoy things in her own way.

OP shouldn't feel like she has to dress a certain way just because someone else thinks it's more professional or suitable. If her dad wants to give her clothes that she doesn't like, she can say thank you but politely say no.

It's important to appreciate the thought behind the gifts but not feel pressured to change who she is. OP should be herself and do what makes her happy.

Damjan