So yeah. I used to work at a bra shop. We sold other stuff too but I won't get into details.
No, really, I won't.
I thought I'd put together a few hints and tips for guys who find themselves in a lingerie department.
Bra/Lingerie Shopping 101:
If you want to buy your girlfriend a bra that will fit her, either ask her or check on the label of her bra. You need to know a number and a cup size. (Please, gentlemen, learn what those mean. The cup size is the A, B, C, etc. The number is the 'size' of her body under her breasteses. Like a belt size. The cup size comes from a comparison of the "chest girth" and the boobie size.)
Be aware that even if you get the right size, the bra or lingerie still might not fit. Get a gift enclosure. The companies don't always stick to the standard measurements. Bastards.
Don't ask the salesgirl if you should buy a size down "just to be nice". She can't answer that for you. You know your girlfriend better than she does. Would she be happier getting a pair of small panties or a pair that fit? Can't help you there. Sorry.
Don't stand and rub the material on the silky items for too long. Actually, don't rub them at all. A touch is ok, a "rub" is creepy. Trust me.
If you don't know the size of your girlfriend's.. uh... assets, don't ask the salesgirl to guess. She won't know either.
If you're going through a sex change operation, let the salesgirl know at the start of your conversation. If you don't, she'll be wondering *why* you're asking for a fitting. She may, in fact, call security on you.
Oh, and? Don't ask the salesgirl if she'll "try it on for you", even if she's "just the same size" as your girlfriend.
Now, go out there and shop safely boys!
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lol
...and what if it is the man who needs the bra?!?
Oh dear God, you're kidding about the sex change operation, right? And asking the store clerk to try it on for you? No flirting with the store clerk when you're buying gifts for your girlfriend. *Shakes head in disbelief*
Chris gets in trouble if he buys me lingerie without me trying it on first, because that is clearly a present for HIM, not for me!! That, and I'm pretty sure he wouldn't know the difference between 32A's and a 38C's if they jiggled right in his face. At least not the terminology anyway.
Excellent advice.
By the way, I loved your post on rushing through the seasons and holidays; you've got one more on your protest;>
Found you by way of Jonathan.
Dilling: well, sometimes it is... he should probably deal with a senior sales clerk,one who's paid to keep a straight face. (ooh, no pun intended...)
Laura: not kidding. lol
Woo-woo: Hi, welcome! (your name has me walking around this morning sounding like a train. wooo wooooooo!) I hear ya on the rushing thing : )
I've bought underwear lots of times for my other half, and fail to see the problem some guys have with it (probably the same guys who loiter nervously at the edge of the underwear department in department stores).
What's the problem with asking your partner what size she is?! And yes - I agree totally about the returns slip having learned the hard way.
The size variation nightmare applies to pretty much all womens clothes, and seeing that women wear more fitted and shaped clothes than men, it's a major issue.
One more thing - if you go in a "proper" lingerie shop or department, and don't know what you're looking at - ASK! And tell the assistant what your budget is too. Don't worry about sounding cheap - girls are way more discriminating about how much things cost than men.
Good advice. Especially about NOT rubbing the panties/lingerie. Too creepy.
So is it wrong if a guy comes in and starts groping the mannequins and feeling for proper cup size?
haha! it's so true and awkward when you go bra shopping and there is a man in there looking around aimlessly.
jonathan, you bring up totally awesome points! absolutely, ASK the gals for help in the department or store. it's what they're paid for. they know the merchandise too! I've never really understood the problem with not just asking your partner her size. Unless you wanted it to be a surprise? Or... she's sensitive about her size for some reason? I dunno. And yes. I really really wish I could buy women's clothing in the same size no matter what store I walk into. It's really frustrating to assume a size will fit, take it into the change room and then have to go back out and grab another couple of sizes until you find the one that *actually* fits. bah!
life, or something like it: yeah.. creepy! you can probably imagine what the dude would look like too, eh?
slinger: you'd have to ask the mannequins! ; ) ( actually, I think that'd be quite funny, myself )
the adult in question: totally, eh?
To everyone: Somehow, I managed to say "eh" twice in the space of this here comment. Sorry 'bout that!
I hate buying bras. That's something you soooo have to be in the mood for.
Teena: you TOTALLY have to be in the right mood! If not? AAAAARGHHHHHHH!
How about this advice too https://www.upliftedlingerie.co.uk/buying-a-bra-for-my-girlfriend/, I think what you have put seems sensible. Opinions?
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