Emma England
07-15-2006, 03:56 PM
Today (Saturday afternoon), I went shopping for a mini skirt (only bought one skirt before).
Took about 3 hours as I couldn't find what I wanted in a lot of stores (gosh it is tiring in this heat). Debenhams, New Look, Marks & Spencer, BHS, BeWise, Dorothy Perkins, Dingles, H&M, Next, Gap, Warehouse, Primark. Was that all of them? Ha, lost count!! :eek:
In Gap, there was a denim mini skirt (which is what I wanted) and a sales lady asked "Are you alright sir?". I said I was, but the price tag of just under £30 was the problem! I was quite tempted to ask to try a couple on for size, but knew I would be wasting their time (if the skirt was half the price then maybe). The thought of asking to try a skirt on is going to be a brave act - maybe at a more quiet time and not on the busiest day!
Ended up buying 2 skirts from Warehouse instead (they were having a summer sale :happy: ). Bought a dark denim mini skirt and a grey below the knee pencil skirt. At the checkout I asked whether the zip was at the front or the back. She said the back. But how dumb was I? :o .The denim zip is at the front though.
A new Primark has opened in Exeter, so thought had to check it out! They are renowned for good value if no one knows. Only looking, but ended up buying a satin chemise, 3 bras, 5 pairs of knickers, a pack of 5 pairs of tights.
10 items for only £20!! :happy:
Got home to try it all on. The 2 skirts - well both a UK size 8. The denim mini fits nicely, but the pencil skirt is too loose. The same size in the same store, but different fittings - now I am confused! :( I will have to go back (that's the advantage of trying on in store isn't it?).
Have to go back to Primark as well. The chemise is just too tight. Also one of the bras is a Secrets Possessions Extreme Plunge Gel Bra. It has a very long strap that I do not know what to do with. Anyone have this type of bra at all? It has pockets inside the cups with removable gel inserts. Gosh with them it looks like I've got boobs!! :happy: The right look, but not the right touch. Maybe I can ask a sales assistant what that strap is for (perhaps by giving a demonstration :heehee: )
Trying the skirts on, I have mixed feelings. A slight sexual excitement (which I never expected), and a mature one as well - which is like that of being a grownup woman rather than a little boy. Anyone understand?
That's all I want to say at the mo. Sorry if any of you have got bored with someone's shopping trip. Just that is was a pleasant day for me, so thought I would share my experience.
Took about 3 hours as I couldn't find what I wanted in a lot of stores (gosh it is tiring in this heat). Debenhams, New Look, Marks & Spencer, BHS, BeWise, Dorothy Perkins, Dingles, H&M, Next, Gap, Warehouse, Primark. Was that all of them? Ha, lost count!! :eek:
In Gap, there was a denim mini skirt (which is what I wanted) and a sales lady asked "Are you alright sir?". I said I was, but the price tag of just under £30 was the problem! I was quite tempted to ask to try a couple on for size, but knew I would be wasting their time (if the skirt was half the price then maybe). The thought of asking to try a skirt on is going to be a brave act - maybe at a more quiet time and not on the busiest day!
Ended up buying 2 skirts from Warehouse instead (they were having a summer sale :happy: ). Bought a dark denim mini skirt and a grey below the knee pencil skirt. At the checkout I asked whether the zip was at the front or the back. She said the back. But how dumb was I? :o .The denim zip is at the front though.
A new Primark has opened in Exeter, so thought had to check it out! They are renowned for good value if no one knows. Only looking, but ended up buying a satin chemise, 3 bras, 5 pairs of knickers, a pack of 5 pairs of tights.
10 items for only £20!! :happy:
Got home to try it all on. The 2 skirts - well both a UK size 8. The denim mini fits nicely, but the pencil skirt is too loose. The same size in the same store, but different fittings - now I am confused! :( I will have to go back (that's the advantage of trying on in store isn't it?).
Have to go back to Primark as well. The chemise is just too tight. Also one of the bras is a Secrets Possessions Extreme Plunge Gel Bra. It has a very long strap that I do not know what to do with. Anyone have this type of bra at all? It has pockets inside the cups with removable gel inserts. Gosh with them it looks like I've got boobs!! :happy: The right look, but not the right touch. Maybe I can ask a sales assistant what that strap is for (perhaps by giving a demonstration :heehee: )
Trying the skirts on, I have mixed feelings. A slight sexual excitement (which I never expected), and a mature one as well - which is like that of being a grownup woman rather than a little boy. Anyone understand?
That's all I want to say at the mo. Sorry if any of you have got bored with someone's shopping trip. Just that is was a pleasant day for me, so thought I would share my experience.