Redditor Asks If She's Wrong For Wearing Skirts To Work Against Her Boyfriend's Wishes

"Will the parade of insecure, controlling men ever stop?

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• October 31, 2023

We all have the right to dress in a way that makes us feel comfortable and happy, right? So, what happens when your significant other doesn't approve of your clothing choices?

Reddit user u/skirtwork knows exactly what that's like, and she shared her story in the r/AITB (Am I The Buttface?) subreddit. She explained that she is an industrial engineer, and sometimes she needs to climb up a small ladder at work.

The OP says it is mostly a desk job, but sometimes she needs to service some equipment, and to do this she needs to climb up a small step ladder. This usually only happens once a day, or three times at most.

The Redditor says she has always loved skirts, and she hardly owns any pants. But her boyfriend doesn't like the idea of her wearing a skirt and potentially exposing herself while climbing a ladder.

The OP says she can see where he's coming from, but she couldn't care less because the most anyone would see would be her underwear. She says she's not breaking any safety rules by climbing a ladder while rocking her skirts and heels.

The Redditor's boyfriend has accused her of having "no sense of self-respect," and he says he wants her to buy some pants to wear to work. But the OP says she has no intention of doing that.

Now she's wondering if she's the buttface here. Keep scrolling to see how the people of Reddit responded.

The Redditor asked if she's a buttface for wearing a skirt to work against her boyfriend's wishes.

She explained that she is an industrial engineer and sometimes has to climb up small ladders for work.

It's usually only once a day, or three times at most.

It's not a safety concern at all.

The OP's boyfriend doesn't like the idea of her climbing ladders wearing a skirt.

But the OP says she couldn't care less.

He accused the OP of having "no sense of self-respect."

He says he wants the OP to buy pants for work.

Now the OP is asking if she's the buttface here?

Here's how people reacted.

NTB.

Okay, but that sounds dangerous.

Who made him the clothing police?

Maybe invest in some spanx.

"Your boyfriend is a buttface."

Everyone's a buttface!

Keep the skirts and get a new boyfriend!

Wait, are we still asking men for permission?

"Your boyfriend is a controlling jerk."

If you're comfortable, that's all that matters.

What you wear is none of his business.

Please stop climbing ladders in heels!

What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you think the OP should start wearing pants to work, or is her boyfriend out of line for trying to control what she wears?

Either way, it can't be safe to climb a ladder in heels. Perhaps he should be more concerned about those!

We would love to hear your opinions on this topic. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie