When the manager of a men’s clothing store returned from his lunch break, the first thing he noticed was that his clerk’s hand was wrapped in a thick white bandage. Concern flickered across his face, but before he could even ask what had happened, the young clerk’s eyes lit up with excitement.
“Guess what, sir?” the clerk said, grinning from ear to ear. “I finally sold that terrible, ugly suit we’ve had for so long!”
The manager’s eyes widened. “You mean that repulsive, pink-and-blue, double-breasted thing? The one that looks like it was designed by a color-blind circus clown?”
“That’s the one!” the clerk replied proudly, his chest puffed out.
The manager nearly shouted with joy. “That’s great! I thought we’d never get rid of that monstrosity! I’ve been tempted to donate it just to free up space on the rack. But tell me…” —his tone softened as his eyes returned to the bandaged hand— “why is your hand wrapped like that?”
The clerk hesitated for a moment, shifting awkwardly from foot to foot. Then, scratching his head with his good hand, he sighed. “Well, sir, the customer didn’t have very good eyesight… and, uh… he bought the suit while he was wearing it.”
The manager blinked. “I beg your pardon?”
The clerk looked even more sheepish. “I mean, he couldn’t see very well without his glasses. He said he just wanted to feel the fabric and see how it fit. So, I helped him try it on.”
The manager frowned, confused. “That still doesn’t explain your hand.”
The clerk sighed again. “When I went to ring him up, I realized he’d accidentally left his white cane leaning against the mirror. I tried to hand it to him, but he thought I was trying to stop him from leaving and… well… he hit me with his umbrella.”
The manager’s jaw dropped. “You mean—he was blind?”
The clerk nodded miserably. “Yes, sir. Completely blind.”
There was a long pause before the manager’s lips began to twitch. Then, unable to hold it in any longer, he burst out laughing.
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“Well,” he said between chuckles, “you certainly made the sale of the year! But I suppose next time, you might want to describe the suit out loud before letting someone buy it.”
The clerk nodded, rubbing his bandaged hand. “Lesson learned, sir. Though, in my defense, he said it felt very nice to the touch.”
But That Wasn’t the End of the Story…
Two days later, the same blind customer returned to the store—wearing the pink-and-blue, double-breasted suit proudly. Heads turned as soon as he stepped through the door. The manager, who had been rearranging ties, froze mid-motion, and the clerk nearly dropped a stack of shirts.
“Good afternoon, gentlemen!” the man said cheerfully. “I just came to thank you for that wonderful suit.”
The clerk’s eyes widened. “You… you like it?”
“Oh, I love it,” the man said, smiling. “I wore it to my niece’s wedding yesterday. Everyone kept saying I looked unforgettable!”
The manager coughed into his hand to stifle a laugh. “I’m sure you did, sir.”
“Yes indeed,” the man continued, oblivious to the awkward glances exchanged behind him. “And even better—my nephew said he could see me coming from across the parking lot! That’s how you know you’ve made an impression.”
The clerk bit his lip. The manager, red in the face from holding in his laughter, quickly turned away and pretended to straighten a rack of suits.
Before leaving, the customer handed the clerk a small box wrapped neatly in paper. “A little token of thanks,” he said.
The clerk opened it after the man left. Inside was a pair of sunglasses and a note that read:
“For next time—so you can see a great opportunity coming before anyone else does.”
The clerk stared at the note, then burst out laughing. Even the manager had to admit—it was the most fitting thank-you gift he’d ever seen.
A Twist of Fate
A week later, the store received a call from a local fashion blogger who had seen a photo of the “unique” suit at the wedding. She declared it a “bold statement of retro revival” and wanted to feature the store on her website.
Soon, curious customers began stopping by, asking for the same design. The clerk couldn’t believe it—what was once a joke of a suit had suddenly become the season’s hottest trend.
The manager shook his head in disbelief. “You know,” he said, “maybe there’s a lesson here.”
The clerk smiled. “That sometimes, even the ugliest things can have their moment?”
“Exactly,” the manager said. “And that luck favors those brave enough to take a risk… even if it leaves them with a bandaged hand.”
Moral of the Story
Sometimes, what looks like a mistake can become your biggest breakthrough. Life has a funny way of turning embarrassment into opportunity—especially when you keep a sense of humor and stay open to the unexpected.
So the next time something goes hilariously wrong, remember the story of the clerk, the blind man, and the ugliest suit in town.
Because who knows?
That “ugly suit” moment in your life might just end up dressing you for success.
