Much more rewarding to buy in person

[Tristan]

happy to hear you had a good time shopping. sounds like a good day

[barbie]

About 3 yrs ago, I tried to purchase a girdle in a lingerie store here. The chain store is like Victoria's secret in US.

I was apparently in male mode and the sale woman also recognized as such. She asked whether I need a women's or men's girdle. I was curious and asked her whether there is any girdle for men. She replied that it is unisex one. But, the unisex one was actually for women. I guessed she did not want to embarass me by emphasizing it is exclusively for women.

My concern was the size. I requested a 27 inch, but she recommended 28 inch because men have extra muscle in that area according to her.

Finally, I asked her whether she had met any male customer who purchsed girlde for himself. She seemed to be a little bit embarrassed at my straightforward question (I saw a blush on her cheeks), but she said there are many men who purchase women's underwear for themselves in her store. I was surprised that I was not so much special in purchasing women's underwear.

Anyway, I never wore the girdle because it is too tight, preventing ventillation in my buttock.

Barbie~~

[Tristan]

i guess its more common than most of us know that men buy womans stuff, its just not talked about or somthing. linsey had a great time from what her post said. makes me want to shop at that store

[tekla]

I love Macy's but hate the prices, but still, it's worth it.

[Linsey]

My money is just as green as any one elses! And they do have very good sales often, esp those clearance items. I also never shop when they are busy, I like to take my time.

[Alyssa M.]

I love Macy's but hate the prices, but still, it's worth it.

The Mays chain (including Filenes, Foleys, etc.) was a lot better, I always thought. I was really disappointed when Macy's took them over.

[Linsey]

It was such a sad day when Mervynn's closed it's doors!
They had the best clearance section for lingerie ever!

[FairyGirl]

She was treating me like any other female customer.

god I love Macy's too, it's my favorite store ever! And all the store clerks I've dealt with there are like that, whether I'm buying bras or makeup or a $100 Ed Hardy t-shirt (on sale of course). No way I'd ever get a Macy's credit card though, it would spell D-O-O-M to my bank account lol

[Patricia]

Actually, I have found that JC Penny has a pretty good selection and the prices seem to be really reasonable too. 

[Linsey]

Ah yes Pennys...another favorite for me, but I havent been there in several years, I always look at the sale papers. Sears was another favorite in my early CD life.
Recently I've been going to Kohls, very nice stores and a huge selection.

[eshaver]

Note to Janet -----Administrator Look I go out in public every day in the Richmond Virginia area dressed! I'm very willing to accompany any member of this forum that needs assistence be they C D "s or Trans. To me , I love ya all. I just want to help the Not sure of them selves , the Closeted , and the just starting out folks !

P- M  if I can help Ellen Shaver

[ColleenW]

I agree too. I just got back from Kohl's, got myself a new pair of jeans. Nobody noticed, at least not that I could tell and so what if they did? I prefer to buy in person, that way I can try things on and make sure I like the look and get the right size.

[ColleenW]

I recently went to a Warner's outlet store for some panties and acted like I was all business.  It was fairly crowded and I paid no attention to the other ladies in the store.  I had a slip of paper in my hand like it had info on it (actually, it was the reciept form some perfume I bought 2 stores down), and proceeded to find what I wanted.  I spent about 20 minutes in there, got what I wanted, gave eye contact to the clerk as I paid, and left.  No fuss-no muss.  Looking back, I don't think I needed that piece of paper to look like I was shopping for my wife. 

Sometimes it's better to be in a crowded store and be lost among the shoppers.  No on will pay any mind to you.  You're just another customer to them.

Viv -

I think you're right. A little self confidence will go a long way, and don't forget that the retailer just wants to make a sale, your money is as good as the next girls!

[Maryteresa]

It's all down to what femme size you need to fit.  I still have a very male figure, with a bottom half that fits size 14, but a top half that needs size 18 across the shoulders, but ends up somewhat loose around the waist.

I can buy things like skirts and blouses in ordinary stores, and that gives me a certain buzz, for sure.   Shoes have to be remotely selected on the net.
I've had a dress tailor made by Kentuckywoman UK which catered for my figure, but to buy one in the high street I would have to consider a very low backed halterneck design, which wouldn't need wriggling into.  As I never go out 'en femme' I'm obviously buying things for presents for wife/ daughters...so the fitting rooms remain out of bounds, of course.  Also I make sure I keep the receipt and discuss exchange terms 'if it doesn't fit' with the salesperson. 
I am currently expecting delivery of a blazer & skirt suit made to my measurements by Crossdressing NL.  How that fits will be interesting as it's my first order from them.   I'll keep you posted....

[jenny328]

I to perfer to buy in person,  much easier to see what you are buying and no waiting on shipping