Come backs for comments regarding my clothes

[Newwardrobe]

I have a male colleague who thinks he's a comedian, it's almost impossible to speak to him without him making a 'joke' .
Recently his jokes have been aimed at my clothes.
I have worn a striped top and he asked why I'd come as a sailor ; red trousers and I'm a clown ; black trousers and black top , I was a stick of liquorice; ankle boots with a couple of tassels, asked if I was John Wayne.
I do have a sense of humour but he's getting on my nerves and I'm very close to telling him that at least I can change my clothes but he's stuck with his face .
I don't want to make a big thing of it and be rude but would love a short sharp comment to make him stop, something that won't make me seem like a sour puss but will shut him up.

‘I’m beginning to think you want to borrow my outfits. The answer is no.’

Or ‘My colleagues think it’s creepy that you keep saying weird things about how I’m dressed.’

Or ‘Stop harassing me. Now.’

There’s a clear difference between banter and shutting down a conversation.

I had a colleague who used to comment on my clothes a lot, he was also annoying (and a bit pervy). I think with him I started saying things like "Why do you take such an interest in my clothes John?" "You like talking about what I look like, don't you John." "Do you give everyone this much attention John? Or just me." Totally straight/slightly angry face every time. I think the final one was either "You never comment on any of the men's clothes, do you John? Why's that?" or "I bet you wouldn't say that if I were a man." After that he doubtless classed me as a humourless harpy (good) but he never said anything to me again.

I saw it as drawing the "fun" out of the situation and pointing out what was really happening, which was him getting a good eyeful of me every day and also trying to make me feel self-conscious or less confident - negging basically.

Is his name Colin Hunt? Seriously, I’d ignore him and his comments, just blank him completely. Any response will be seen as banter and he’ll up the ante and enjoy it more. Failing that, question his sexuality as per the PP above, that will have an effect.

For the love of god NO

He'll probably cream his pants at the thought he's managed to upset you

He's negging you isn't he, how annoying, grass him up to HR

As tempting as it would be to give him some lip back, he will take this as co-operating with his "jokes" and it will complicate matters when it eventually gets to HR.

A hard stare and "please stop making comments about my personal appearance" will do.

Keep records of comments. Go to HR.

@Newwardrobe

have you heard him do this to others?

No I haven't

I'd say 'whoa [John or whatever his name is] i never realised but you're OBSESSED with me arent you?, you always comment on what I'm wearing don't you' with a slight bemused smirk. Might make him realise how creepy and weird he's being. Also put into his head that there's opportunity for an official grievance if he doesn't knock it off.

"Fuck off you little prick"?
Sorry I don't work in the coroprate world so bit out of touch

That is such a massive over reaction.

'You're obsessed with women's clothes, Mark, is there something you want to to tell us? I saw a strappy little leopard print number in the window of Ann Summers that would suit you.'

Or pick on something about him. Bald head? 'Does he polish it to get it that shiny?'

Trousers a bit short? 'Oh you've come as Simon Cowel.'

Or just 'yeah, I'm a clown, Marks just come as a bell end, guess it was easier than finding an outfit.'

Ugh, what a dick.

I'd go with something like 'John, I've noticed that you seem to be quite obsessed with what I wear. Is there something we need to discuss here, or something you're trying to disclose to me?'

You might also be about 7/8 months too late to help

Please don't say he's making you feel uncomfortable, it gives him the power and that's what he wants. Tell him what you wear is none of his business. Keep your language clipped and to the point, stare at him for a second too long and turn away.

Oh shit I didn't even notice it was a zombie.

Nor did I 🙄

I second AlwaysFoldingWashing's retort! 😂