June 20th 2023.
When you’re 16, your sweet sixteenth is a big deal. The world is a terrible and exciting place, and everything matters. But what if your model cousin showed up and upstaged the event? That’s exactly what happened to one teen who had a big bash for her milestone birthday.
The model cousin, 18-year-old, arrived in a stunning dress that everyone couldn’t help but compliment. She explained in a Reddit post that she had been at a modelling gig not too far from her cousin’s birthday party and decided to swing by afterwards. However, her intended dress was accidentally worn by her friend’s girlfriend. Without anything else to wear, she borrowed a designer dress from a friend.
The cousin, Maria, was less than impressed. She wrote on Reddit: “I was the last person to arrive and was also the most dressed up. My relatives all showered me with compliments on how I look, even Maria’s father. I didn’t want to steal attention from Maria so I tried to keep close to our 80-year-old grandfather who only sat still and kept quiet most of the time, but the rest of the family kept coming to greet me and complimented my dress and look.”
Maria thanked the model for the presents and served her cake, but it wasn’t until she left that Maria let her feelings be known. She called her and said she was an “a**hole” for showing up like that and stealing attention from her. The model apologised and explained the situation. She didn’t share a photo of herself at the party, not wanting to make the situation worse.
The Redditors agreed that the model wasn’t in the wrong for showing up like that, as she had intended to wear something else. They had sympathy for Maria too, understanding that she was just a 16-year-old feeling insecure. Some said: “Your cousin is 16. She doesn’t understand yet that she can be in a room with other beautiful women and it takes absolutely nothing away from her moment.”
It’s not easy being 16, but there are some event dos and don’ts you should always keep in mind. Stylist Alice Nichol suggests wearing a colour that isn’t the same as the bridesmaids/party owner, and to sense the mood. If it’s a christening, be respectful with your outfit choice. She advises that the birthday girl or bride should always be the one to shine, so save your high-glamour outfit for your next night out. Don’ts include wearing anything that you may ‘fall out’ of, or anything that will require you to be taped in. If there are photos being taken, be mindful of what you will look like next to the bride or party girl.
It’s important to remember to be respectful and considerate of others when attending a special event. While it can be a time to shine, it’s not your day. It’s theirs.
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