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

J is a judgmental idiot. I'm sorry, but I couldn't imagine being with someone so negative about me, let's se how HE dresses...

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

I totally agree with you...and that eye roll thing he does seems like a small thing, but it's really a lack of respect...honestly, this relationship is not too fab...

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

If he wants a fashionista, he can pay for one. Third time I say it: Dump him. THat's not sarcasm. That's passive-aggressive BS if it's *that* constant!

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

It's all fun and games now but eventually his comments will start to hurt. Be careful girl.

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

What does he like that she wears? I'd like to see what he calls good women's fashion.

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

Your boyfriend is very good at being insulting. If Michael did that to me they would be fighting all the time. And I probably after a while wouldn't put up with it.

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

Does this boyfriend like anything you wear? Frankly you’re adorable and he sounds like an a*s.

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

Having viewed all these pics and J's comments, I think you should go shopping for a new boyfriend. You're a beautiful young lady with a fun style. Enjoy it! Enjoy it with someone else!!

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

She looks good in all of her outfits. I think she needs a new, less judgmental and negative boyfriend.

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

I wonder how her bf dresses. If he wears an abundance of jeans, tshirts, and vans, he should keep quiet. Lol

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

Comment section full of professional stylist/haters/old/boring people.

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Cybele Spanjaard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apart from the shoes ( wear short black boots)a tasteful simple combination hard to criticize

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Randy Volz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I waited to view all of the pics before posting a reaction. Why is this guy still your boyfriend? Clearly he has a screaming need to knock you down a few pegs to bolster his own self-esteem. That's not love. That's not constructive criticism. You're a lovely and stylish woman, and if you were my girlfriend, I would walk proudly right next to you while you wore any of the items he has disparaged.

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

What's not to understand? Maybe he needs to go to fashion school. Or get pushed off on an ice flo.

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

Sounds like he doesn't understand anything. He needs some class and some clothes.

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

Do they speak a foreign language? Can he communicate with your other shoes effectively?

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

Yep again outfit ruined by stupid trainers he had a point

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

I can't tell what fabric the pants are made of, but the styling of your whole outfit looks classic and fashionable. But then, I am 73, so looking at it through a different perspective.

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

Berni, I'm a 68 yr old married male and if I was young enough, I'd certainly have no problem with her wardrobe. Yes, some are a bit quirky, but that's her. I think the quirkier the better. She's adorable.

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

I think the shoes are cute.... but NOT with that outfit. Grey or black shoes would compliment that outfit much better.

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

We need to have a serious discussion with your boyfriend about fashion.

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

Someone needs to take her shoe shopping and not allow her to buy any more sneakers.

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

Yesss! This is her style. She should wear it more. The shoes are p ugly though.

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

The shoes or the bottoms? I can't tell if those are slacks, jeans, or leather pants/trousers.

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

Call me stonehenge but what man notices the shoes his gf is wearing half the time?

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

Dont't understand what? You dozenth pair of WHITE SNEAKERS?!?

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

A pair of black, funky boots would look much better than those inevitable white "trainers." When you are wearing a well-cut outfit like this, those clunky white shoes are totally out of place.

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

Darlin, you need a better girlfriend to go clothes shopping with you or to invest in a clothing coordinator. Sorry, but with the boyfriend for ALL of these.

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

Me too, for almost all. There was a one nice dress or two, but he's so right, she has no taste. Follows fashion trends thoughtlessly.

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