June 19th 2024.
Have you ever had one of those nights where you're just feeling yourself and ready to hit the town? Well, 26-year-old Holly Howes certainly did. She was on her way to the club, dressed in what she thought was the perfect sustainable outfit, feeling hot and powerful with Charli XCX's new album blasting in her ears. But little did she know, this seemingly stylish outfit would turn out to be one of her biggest fashion faux pas of all time.
In her quest to put together an eco-conscious look, Holly had found a chic white and grey-striped shirt at a charity shop and thought it would be the perfect Friday night get-up. She was feeling good and confident as she made her way to the club, dancing and having a good time. But then, she noticed something that made her heart drop - the shirt had the Waitrose logo etched onto the cuff. Yes, you read that right, it was a part of the supermarket's uniform.
Holly couldn't believe it and took to TikTok to share her mortifying experience. "I'm feeling good, I'm feeling hot, I'm feeling powerful, I'm on the Overground, got Brat [Charli xcx's new album] in my ears, that life is beautiful...," she recalled. "I'm going up to the bartender asking for drinks with these on my wrist," she explained, showcasing the shirt's sleeve. "I literally look like I'm on my way to do a f***ing night shift!"
As Holly continued to dance and enjoy her night, she couldn't shake off the thought that she looked like she had just finished her shift at the cheese counter. And to make matters worse, when she got complimented on her outfit by a fellow club-goer, she had to break the news that they likely wouldn't be able to recreate her "vintage" look. "Go to Waitrose Holloway road, everyone's wearing one!" she exclaimed.
Naturally, people in the comments couldn't help but poke fun at the situation. One user even shared their own experience of wearing the same shirt to the club with a bag of reduced goods. Another confessed to accidentally donating their Waitrose uniform to charity.
But let's be real, we've all had those moments where we've unintentionally dressed like a supermarket employee. What's next, a trendy purple and orange Sainsbury's fleece or a white Morrisons fish counter hat? Only time will tell. Do you have a similar story to share? Email us and tell us all about it.
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