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One way to prove a point to your significant other is to start an Instagram account, make it go viral and have thousands of people agreeing with you. That's exactly what London blogger Olivia Jackson did, starting the page @clothesmyboyfriendhates, with over 60K followers loving the outfits she wears that her boyfriend just can't stand.

Does your significant other always agree with your fashion choices? Scroll down below to see Olivia's favorite 'controversial' clothes, as well as some of her boyfriend's witty criticisms, for yourself, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Me as soon as the sun comes out ...Dressed like a farmer according to my boyfriend!

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"My inspiration came from my boyfriend's sarcastic comments about my outfits, but my willingness to wear them anyway, and him still loving me anyway," Olivia told Bored Panda. "I wanted to, and still aim to, empower women to dress for themselves rather for others around them.

Because couples don't always have to agree on everything, it's how you deal with your differences that is key to a long-lasting relationship. Jackson and her boyfriend clearly have a matching sense of humor and don't take themselves too seriously – this really helps!

"Humour definitely plays a big part!" she said. "He probably doesn't appreciate them because he doesn't keep up with women's fashion trends and that I'm partial to a bright colour or something with pom poms on. Luckily, he's now used to me wearing them anyway and not listening so there's not too much negotiation - just an eye roll or sarcastic comment from him usually!"

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Our Saturday morning..
 ‘My car doesn’t need fixing Liv’
 ‘I know it doesn’t?’ 
‘Why are you dressed like a mechanic then?’
*glare*
’I’ll bring you coffee’

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‘What surgery are you having?’ he asked as I put this on

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like it ❤️ I love the combination of "coarse" leather jackets and light dresses, it's such a cool contrast

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Olivia doesn't think that women should care what their partners think about their choice of clothing, but she understands those that do. "If you're not particularly confident about yourself (and we've all been there), your partner's opinion can really affect how you feel about your fashion choices," she continued. "I think your partner should love you for you, not for what you're wearing! 

“My boyfriend actually loves that I’ve found a community of other women whose partners hate their fashion choices too. Despite his sarcastic comments and eye rolls, he still comes out with me wearing a ‘hospital gown’ or ‘mechanics outfit’ and is totally supportive of me wearing what I want and dressing for myself.”


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At least I had a puppy glued to me all day to cover the ‘toddler outfit’ he hates

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Obviously he asked me why I was going out dressed as a flamenco dancer though

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This is the ultimate message of Olivia's page: have the confidence in your own choices, even if cheeky loved ones either don't get it, or just enjoy taking the piss from time to time.

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“I started writing my blog in May 2018, shortly after starting my Instagram page. On the whole, the feedback to both has been overwhelmingly supportive. I regularly get messages from women thanking me for inspiring them to be a bit more brave which their fashion choices, which I absolutely love and it reassures me that I'm doing the right thing by sharing. I've met a lovely community of women who are now dressing for themselves which is great!"

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I’m not 100% sure what he hates more - it’s reflectiveness, or the fact my mum has the same one and we’ll happily wear them together.

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His comment about this one when I wore it for my first day in a new job: ‘it’s very blue, isn’t it?!’ 

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‘What the f**k is on your head? Don’t put it on now!’ 

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#10

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Dungarees will always be firmly in the #clothesmyboyfriendhates category. Often told I look like a toddler. With this outfit, he just sung YMCA to me!?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm no fan of turtlenecks (unless they're on a turtle) but the pants are great!

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‘I’ve never seen a mechanic wear pink before to be fair’ J said as he dropped me off at Galentines dinner

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J once told me this looked like something the queen would wear but I am a queen so?

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My boyfriend’s told me this blazer looks like pyjamas and a male colleague at work today said, ‘oh that’s a jazzy coat Liv’

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The other day I was asked what item of clothing my boyfriend hates the most. I reckon it’s this technicolour dreamcoat dress of dreams


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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So far I think this is the most unflattering thing she has worn. Don’t think this look suits her.

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Last night’s clown clothes

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a guy I can say, we don’t care what you wear as long as you don’t ask us about it haha

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What he calls my dressing gown coat

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‘What are those?’
‘Aren’t they fun?!’
‘They’re ridiculous!’

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Very much loving the fact Autumn is coming! He very much hates these ‘slippers’

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Leopard was the first thing I noticed he really hated




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These shorts are not only hated by my boyfriend, but his grandad also commented that they were ‘err.. different’ last time I wore them

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Jack’s working away this week, and when I sent him a photo of this dress he at first said ‘summery’ - when I sent a different angle which showed my trainers he said he hated it.

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My boyfriend when I produced this scrunchie from the Wear the Dress day goody bag: ‘Is that a swatch of the fabric? Does it grow into a real dress?’ ‘Nooo, It’s a scrunchie!’ ‘Do you have to dye that too?’

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Another day, another leopard dress (he also hates mustard so this one’s a double winner!)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He hates bright, bold, blue... Neutrals I get it - they are called neutral for a reason. But wtf DOES he like?

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‘You look like you’re about to fix my car’

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According to J’s mate, ‘they’re shite pants them’ (say it in a scouse accent). J thought I looked like I was going to work

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't stand the "trainers" are they your standard dress? Spots on these pants "wear" you as they are too big. Small ones would be great.

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 He hates the fluffy pom poms, obvs.

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J HATED these when I wore them last time we were there. Actually, my whole family abused me for them, but they remind me of the jelly shoes I used to have on holiday as a child!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only judgmental but very confused about how much the boyfriend notices her outfits and seems to have names for them. I've been married for 24 years and it's taken me that long to learn how to notice SOME of the clothes my wife and daughters wear. Although they like my approval, my opinion has little bearing on what they wear as it has nothing to do with me and everything to do with how it makes them feel. Also, the opinion of other women will override any opinion that I have. I'm kinda curious as to what the boyfriend would prefer her to wear - maybe a comparison would add to this article. Does he understand her body type or style?

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Sue Sue
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you look lovely in all of them.... Look for a boyfriend that appreciates you.

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Nora Dauser
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must say, I hated most of them except the animal prints. Her shoes are foe comfort. She needs a new boyfriend too!

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Gwen Davis-Feldman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your boyfriend has mush for brains and he really isn't all that clever. BTW - you rocked the swimsuit. Keep the outfits ditch the BF. He needs a mannequin so he can dress her his way.

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Smara Elena
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are fine for the beach or a more funky outfit in summer, why not?

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Vanessa Farrugia
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strictly for the sandy beach. Only. Do not wear these in wet feet on the rocks as they're really slippery.

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Berni Roulias
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The style isn't bad, but I could never be comfortable in the plastic material.

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Kayli Boring
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

those things can cause burns on your feet if they get too hot

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Aimee Simmons
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my feet always tend to sweat when I wear the jelly shoes. I slip slide and get torn up feet. they WERE comfortable until the moisture hit. XD

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Ashley Wright
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ghastly. Feet don’t like sweating. Toss out in the bin. Or better yet: recycle.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

never understood jellies. thought they'd make my feet sweat too much.

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Jessie Cooper
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jelly's are not o be worn after the age of 7. Side note, they still make these!? And in adult sizes!?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a small sin if they're just used at the beach.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had jelly shoes as a kid also, but I would never wear them now! So... no, just no.

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Lisa Hart
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So he obviously likes you best in your birthday suit!! Hilariously!!

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Rob Jackson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must admit this girls fashion sense is somewhat dated and at a guess i'd say she's either from Hull or Norwich who's clearly struggling to adapt to the London look

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're from London, dude. Check the photo with the Crescent Street street sign in the background.

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Wioleta Beczek
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, she didn't have many nice, tailored outfits. She should listen to her boyfriend

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He made me stand next to the car I was ‘about to fix’ for this one. I am a bit of a car nut though so I’m not complaining.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aaaaaand it's a Jaguar. No surprise. She shouldn't stray too far :)

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I bought these while I was shopping with my boyfriend and you can imagine his face when I put them on he said ‘I don’t understand them’

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