I show the SA a picture of Cheryl and ask them if that would be a problem.
The thrift stores are the best.
The only items I buy new are Jodee bras.
I show the SA a picture of Cheryl and ask them if that would be a problem.
The thrift stores are the best.
The only items I buy new are Jodee bras.
Totally agree - my experience of shopping anywhere in the UK (Glasgow, London, Manchester, Liverpool) has always been fairly easy. Of course, it's a little nerve-wracking, but the shop assistants generally want to do their job. I recently purchased a Henry Holland dress (oddly, this was for my wife for her Christmas) and the shop assistant jokingly said "is this for you?" (she was genuinely joking, I had my daughter with me at the time) and I just laughed it off.Originally Posted by susan54
I was shopping in John Lewis in London a few years back, looking for a new bra for myself, and the shop assistant asked if I needed any help, but I politely declined. She came a little closer and said quietly "if you want to try anything on, just let me know, we're very discreet". Of course, I was embarrassed - but I now wish I had taken her up on it.
The thing to remember is that you're not doing anything illegal or perverted - you're making a perfectly valid purchase. Of course, it is down to the individual shop/store if they're comfortable with you trying items on. Remember, there's a lot of bold weirdos in the world who would do this sort of thing for other reasons. Just don't give the staff any reason to suspect that you're not doing things for the proper reasons and you'll be fine.
Hi Jack, welcome to the forum.
Department stores offer anonymity and frequently indifferent sales staff who are so bored that they barely even glance at you.
Check for returns policy, or be brave and ask to use a fitting room. Obviously intimate items can't be tried on, and may not be returnable, so buy underwear on the generous size, unless you like it tight (I do).
Above all, think of it as something fun and don't project an air of fear or shame- if you are vulnerable to those emotions. If it's stressful, go back to ordering online, and again first check the returns policy, and oversizing is safer than undersizing.
Let us know how you get on!
I used to have a short attention spa
Sorry Jack, I didn't see your message to me in a following post.
One of those names, you don't call out on a plane, "Hi Jack".
No, I haven't lived in Bristol since 1998, but my heart still resides there, in part. Sadly, I lost someone and moved back to London as a consequence. Epic memories of my time back then and revisited for work just last year. Met a local group at The Palace pub, Old Market, Bristol. I can always pm a contact if needed.
You'll enjoy your time there, guaranteed.
I went shopping last night for new bra and panties and I needed some new hold up stockings too, I had looked on line for anything that caught my eye and jotted down the details of what I wanted
I went to the shop, had a look and couldn't find what I was looking for so asked a female shop assistant that was working in the lingerie department, she went and looked with me, couldn't find it so checked on her computer screen, then she knew what we were looking for, she took me over and found the right bra, checked the colour and size for me, said how nice it was and went on her way, she was lovely and there was no hint of anything other than a super helpful sales lady
Went to the till, paid for my purchases, the lady checked the sizes were correct and had a nice chat with me, no hassle, no silly comments, just a real nice relaxed shopping trip and I was very pleased with my purchases
If you know your size, an easy way to shop is in the supermarkets. Larger Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda stores sell clothes. Pick what you want and go to the self-service checkouts. M&S have self-service in the food halls, but there's nothing to stop you buying clothes via the self-service. I've done it loads of times.
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