When it comes to clothing malfunctions, when is it right and wrong to inform someone?

[Maxemeister]

Context to my situation: Today, I was sitting at lunch and a friend of mine (female) laid her head down. Her thong stuck WAY out of her pants, what many would call a whale tail. Now, sure, I have a slight crush on her and in some ways it's a nice thing to see, but mostly I was worried about others seeing and her being embarrassed.

But, wouldn't telling a girl that her thong is stick way out of her pants be utterly mortifying?

I've heard mixed answers from girls on GAG. Sometimes they appreciate being told, but I think it might differ from situation to situation.

When is it okay to let a friend know about an outfit malfunction? When a button is lose? When your undies are full-on out of your pants? Where do you draw the line because it would be too embarrassing?

[smokeandberry]

If it's something minimal or something that they can't help then I don't tend to mention it, chances are they've noticed themselves and are in a deep wave of anxiety praying nobody notices.

Obviously if I feel a hint that they're flirting with me or it's been intentional I won't mention it.

But if it's noticeable and they can sort themselves out there and then or by going to the bathroom then I'd almost definitely mention it. I'd always prefer people to tell me even if it's gonna make me want to be swallowed up whole there and then, I appreciate people telling me. The earlier the better as well, I'd rather 5 people knowing and telling me rather than walking into a room with 30 people and everyone thinking the exact same thing but too embarrassed to say anything.

Just be discreet and follow it up by helping them out to ease the worry x

[JiminsHoe]

A zipper down is a must, but that can be awkward for some people (I just laugh when it happens to me because, I mean, its a zipper. a zipper. but some people don't even like showing their ankles, so to clear the mood and not be rude, you gotta say "happens to the best of us". Or if a girl's skirt flies up with the wind and stays there (lmfao) you gotta DEFINITELY tell her, and once again lighten up the mood with a humorous joke like "When I wear skirts they fly up too" (cause you're a man). Shirts being on backwards which are barely noticeable, or even shoe laces being untied aren't things you have to comment on

[Maxemeister]

You commented on every situation except for my specific one lol

thanks tho that does make sense

[JiminsHoe]

My last class was AP Computer Science
I've lost the Brain function to read more than a sentence so sorry I literally forgot to read the context lmfao

[Maxemeister]

holy shit that sounds hard lol

well thanks for tryin lol

[JiminsHoe]

K so, lmao, I don't wear thongs, they're literally hella uncomfortable, but I guess if it were me, I'd be embarrassed if a guy other than my boyfriend, even if it were like a really close guy friend, told me that my underwear was showing, so if I were you I would have just tugged her shirt down and if she were to be all "what the fuck" or "why'd you do that for" just say "your back was showing"

[Maxemeister]

That's almost worse for me lol. Either way she asks me why I was looking there and I don't know the stars aligned!

[JiminsHoe]

oh jeez you got caught red-handed, bud - "it's a nice thing to see" - you can't act innocent now
But I don't know, I guess If thats worse for you, flat out be like "your underwear is showing" and then lie and say "its fine, no one saw" lmao (white lies are just the best option in the situation so she doesn't freak out and go bat shit crazy)

[Maxemeister]

I'll just let society judge her lol

[Anonymous]

It really depends on who it is.
If she is doing it on purpose, she wouldn't be happy you brought it up (somehow I'm leaning towards it being on purpose, but I don't know her).

I personally would also find it very awkward if my crush had to point out something like that, and that's me assuming she has a crush on you too.
I think it's a good thing you didn't mention it.

[TripleAce]

She would probably find it endearing if you told her lol but at the same time some girls are like. Brah so what calm down why you such a stiff

Depends
I just say shit all the time i should 't say lol makes people always go wtf did just say hahah
So id be like girlfriend your panties are on display. if thats your thing sure if not you might wanna cover it up cause im getting alllllll kindsssss of looks there 😛
Lol

[Maxemeister]

lol we're not that close of friends

[red_knight]

Always inform someone, how you do it matters the most. Just be as polite as possible so as not to embarrass/enrage them.

(if it's a best friend your God given right to let him know publicly 😂😂😂) jk)

[Maxemeister]

I'll try harder next time :P

[Jesslin412]

She should have definitely felt a breeze. Don’t wear thongs but if my shirt isn’t 100% down half past my pant pockets I feel awkward. Maybe she knew you would see 🤨

[Maxemeister]

lol trust me nowhere near all girls are as aware as that

[Jesslin412]

What do you mean?

[Maxemeister]

I mean so most girls don't have it that bad but many are just completely unaware to the clothing malfunctions. It takes an amount of awareness to be aware that your shirt is above your pockets lol

[Jesslin412]

Haha oh. Guess I’m weird

[Maxemeister]

Or you have like spidey-sense. Either way I wish I had that because that would be quite helpful

Actually I wish my shirts just never go up high to begin with

[Jesslin412]

Haha 🕷 I don't know about guys but for girls they make this little band of fabric that looks like a full undershirt 🤷🏻‍♀️ used to wear one with this shirt I loved but I was always tugging on it because it was slightly short

[DesiBeautyLover]

LMAO

[Jesslin412]

What’s so funny lol

[DesiBeautyLover]

"She should have definitely felt a breeze down there"

[Jesslin412]

Lol 🤷🏻‍♀️🤓

[Jesslin412]

Well she should have!

[lisa16]

I guess it depends on the situation and the friendship... I know id rather be told about it and luckily my friends aren't shy about telling me lol. i would just bring it up with her, she shouldn't be upset :)

[rockhaha]

Well I once had a wardrobe malfunction and was so happy when a family member told me discreetly so that those who haven’t noticed wouldn’t, and I could go fix the problem, if it seems like the person should know tell them

[Warmapplecrumble]

Well I saw a woman her skirt was up and showing her underwear. I told her and she got annoyed... and gave me creep looks. So yeah. So I don't tell anyone now anything after that.

[Maxemeister]

I'd think that's something she would like to know

[Warmapplecrumble]

Yeah but she hated it... maybe they want to show off on purpose

[Maxemeister]

Good point. But maybe others would like to know, don't give up faith in humanity m8

[Warmapplecrumble]

I have given up faith *-*

[Maxemeister]

lol poor friends of yours xD

[Warmapplecrumble]

I've given up friends too *-*

[Nina12346]

Just tell her nicely, its better if you tell her as her friend lol , she'll feel embarrassed but she'll be thankful that you told her and she'll be over it in no time, just make a joke and start a convo.

[Maxemeister]

Lol I'm afraid she'd see it as me making fun of her

[Nina12346]

Then tell her , she's inviting attention , lol if she thinks that then she's crazy, i don't think she would tho, my guy friends always let me know if bra strap is showing or my cleavage like a bit too much lol , and yes i feel embarrassed but I forget I thank them. I know they're just looking out for me.

[Nina12346]

Oh you're talking about the joke, no no haha not that joke about her, okay just talk about something lol bring up a TV show , something funny that happened to you, games if she's into that , stuff like that lol

[Maxemeister]

how the hell would I connect that to the situation at hand lmao

yeah I'd be too nervous to tell a girl her undies are poking out lol

[Nina12346]

So you rather those guys look her undie? Lol just do it next time it shows.

[Nina12346]

Or write a little note, "um , your underwear is showing and boys are looking " 😂 👍

[Maxemeister]

Next time I'll tell her AFTER the fact :D

[Maxemeister]

I'll stick the note on her underwear

[Nina12346]

😂😂😂 now you're looking for a slap

[Maxemeister]

Trying to debate if it would be worth it :D

[Nina12346]

No then you won't be able to ask her out when that time comes haha

[Maxemeister]

if I'm too nervous to tell her her undies are sticking out I'm sure I'm too nervous to ask her out lol

[Nina12346]

Just pass a note if that happens again, and I'm sure if you guys have been friends for a good while you won't be that nervous as you probably are now. You'll see.

[Maxemeister]

k thanks lol

[Nina12346]

No problem

[linds34]

If you don't know her that well, pretend you don't notice. But if it's your close friend it's fine to tell her.

[Maxemeister]

sort of close friend lol

[linds34]

Also depends if you think it would embarrass her more that it was showing, or that someone talked to her about it, lol.

[Maxemeister]

I honestly have no idea lol she probably never would have found out but does that even make it better?

[linds34]

Yeah, so it doesn't matter then, no need to worry :)

[Maxemeister]

lol okay thanks

[Hal2002]

You should just have told her, better a bit of embarrassment from a friend telling you. That to be humiliated, by someone making a rude comment to draw others attention to the malfunction.

[vishna]

Let them know, if you feel like it's embarrassing then simply word it a different way ex) bad=Your thong is showing. better=your underwear is showing

[Maxemeister]

I would never tell her the first one xD

[Charleslvajr]

Be as inconspicuous as possible about it and let them know when you notice it. Don't draw outside attention to it unless you really hate that person. Dignity is everything in public.

[lexythelou22]

It'd be more embarrassing for everyone to have seen. If there's a malfunction, let her know.

[LoveBirb]

It depends on if you tell her discreetly or make a big deal out of it, really.

[RandomStranger133]

I always talk about things like that. If your tone is happy, then you can just laugh it off, so there's no awkwardness.

[harleyquinnandjoker]

If the person can fix their malfunction in less than five minutes tell otherwise don't it will make them feel insecure the rest of the time they are out.

[Maxemeister]

Okay. I didn't tell her so I kinda feel bad but that was out of concern for the embarrassment lol

[Kiran04]

To women? Never. Anything else and they'll accuse you of sexual harassment and then hooooooooooo boy, you're done for. Avoid at all costs.

[DesiBeautyLover]

If it's in my line of sight I just keep quiet and enjoy the view

[BronzedAdonis]

Right if they're in danger of publicly embarsssing themself and you can prevent it

[Anonymous]

wait until all your friends have a good look, then tell her

[fallen_wings]

before the warranty dies

[Maxemeister]

warranty of the thong or the friendship lol

[hasrett]

I'd like to be informed.

[Maxemeister]

is there certain stuff you'd rather not have the knowledge of?

[hasrett]

I know they say ignorance is bliss but in situations like these I'd like to know.

[Reach500]

Tell her in a tactful way

[Maxemeister]

thanks lol