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Post by dajaymann on Dec 16, 2003 17:53:09 GMT -5
Well, tonight I'm going to go brave the mall and attempt to go were few men have gone before and lived to tell the tale...
Victoria's Secret.
Dunno why, but whenever I attempt to just walk into this store by myself, I'm filled with terror. Now, I'll go in with my wife or with any one of my friends. But never by myself.
Any of the psychology-major types feel like commenting? Am I alone in this?
-Jay-
Sharing the intimate details since...about 10 minutes ago.
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Post by PoolMan on Dec 16, 2003 18:55:50 GMT -5
Oh no man, I hear you. I HEAR YOU.
I went to La Senza a while back for (I swear to God) pyjamas for the fiancée. I wasn't INITIALLY intimidated, until they call this really, really hot salesgirl over to help me out. I tell her what I'm looking for, and tell her my girl's height and weight (yep, I actually know).
THIS is the fearful moment. She throws back the stylish coat she's wearing, sticks her boobs out, and says "Does she look like this?".
Hahaha... how can any man hear this and not laugh internally while externally squeaking "Um, yes!" and trying not to stare?
From there on in, fear did rule my mind. Oh yes. The bras were angry that day, my friend!
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Post by FiveMileSmile on Dec 16, 2003 19:10:05 GMT -5
I can identify. Previous girlfriends have either despatched me to La Senza or Anne Summers with orders to 'buy me something; you know what I like', or even worse, taken me in there, then paraded from rack to rack, holding various lacy things up and saying "What do you think of this?"
Seriously, what are you supposed to do other than nod, smile, and hope the earth swallows you up while every woman in the shop looks at you with a mixture of amusement and disgust?
Or is that just me?
- Rich
Not that I MIND attractive underwear on my girlfriends, you understand...
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Post by Head Mutant on Dec 16, 2003 20:34:18 GMT -5
Never had girlfriends task me with buying them undies; I've had a few that have expressly *forbidden* me from buying them any sort of clothing, but that's perhaps wise. Justin in Victoria's Secret (Mutant Summit I): www.mutantreviewers.com/summit6.jpg |
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Post by Lissa on Dec 16, 2003 22:08:52 GMT -5
Well, I love going in there, and I can say as a woman I wish it was easier for husbands/serious boyfriends to go in there. Trust me, some of this stuff we don't wear to please ourselves. There's expressing yourself, and then there's pleasing others, and there's a time and a place for both. It's nice to know what rates high on the scale. Of course, let's not even talk about the money they want for these little lacy things... I saw one I fell in love with in the window (window of the one in the Plaza, next to Eddie Bauers and Express, just in case SOMEONE (ahem) is reading this...  ), but it was ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS. Eek. I won't even pay that for a coat that I'd wear every day and would actually keep me warm. Liss |
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Post by Uber on Dec 16, 2003 23:31:27 GMT -5
Dunno why, but I've found it easy to go into Victoria's Secret/Frederick's of Hollywood in the past. My dad shared with me the secret of going into one of these stores. He told me to just go in with her approximate measurements and some colors picked out, and then go find the most fashionable salesperson in the store. Just explain the situation, and they will be very helpful. Odds are, they do it a dozen times a day. That way, you have a patsy if your girlfriend doesn't like what you got ("Well honey, I was going to get you something else but the sales clerk thought you'd love this one"), and you can take all the credit if it does work out for you. Just remember the clerk's name, and mention how helpful they were to the store manager. Most of all, don't fear the store!
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Post by dajaymann on Dec 17, 2003 18:28:37 GMT -5
Oh good lord thanks to all your support, and for letting me know that I'm not alone. Well, yesterday I had a big store meeting so I didn't make it out there, so I might just flake out and not do it at all, since money may be getting kinda tight soon. It just all the...potential nakedness...you know?? For such a liberal-minded individual I am totally stressed when it comes to confronting anything related to my own sexuality.
And you know what the kicker is? I don't want to get anything really sexy...I just want to get her something nice and comfortable that she can wear out, because she just had a kid and all. You know? Do any of the ladies wish to suggest some inexpensive alternatives, or is that going too far?
Y'all can slap me anytime if this ends up being too much info.
-Jay-
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Post by Lissa on Dec 17, 2003 22:04:42 GMT -5
Ooh! Idea!
What she might really, really like is a robe. Either a silky one or a terry cloth one or a flannel one. I LOVE robes. Silky robes are nice because there's a sensual element to them, but they aren't so uncomfortable. The other two are nice because they're warm and washable.
Another option is silky pjs, nightshirt, or nightgown. Again, they still say sexual attraction, but they're much more functional.
Be careful with the more fitted stuff, especially anything that has cups. She's probably not her normal bra size and her bra size is likely to change, depending on if she's breast feeding or not. Don't know much about that sort of stuff.
If you're looking for less expensive alternatives to Victoria's, check out the department stores. JC Penney's, Filenes, etc. have lingere departments, and they often have much better sales. My sister got me a gown and robe from Lord and Taylor (on sale), and she probably paid half of what she would have paid at Victoria's.
Hope that helps!
Liss
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Post by mutantclare on Dec 18, 2003 9:35:48 GMT -5
Man am I glad there are other girl mutants around to dispense girly underthings advise.
Robes are a great idea. I'd also recommend slippers. If it doesn't HAVE to be clothes, I know Victoria's Secret also sells sheets.
In addition to all that, if you really hate the face to face part of going in there, a) Just walk up to the counter and ask to buy a gift certificate. It'll take 1/2 the time and you won't have to guess what to buy or b) Go to their website. It has EVERYTHING they offer by way of merchandise including stuff on sale that you probably can't find at the store in the mall. Including clothes, some of which do not require you to be a size -4 to fit into. Especially now that it's winter, they have lots of yummy sweaters and good lounge wear stuff too.
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Post by Uber on Dec 18, 2003 10:19:31 GMT -5
I'd just like to say now that y'all have some great ideas. A few Christmases ago I gave my then-girlfriend a nice robe and some slippers that were wool-lined. She still wears both. A sure sign you can't go wrong with comfort.
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Post by dajaymann on Dec 19, 2003 11:12:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the ideas! I just found an all-new Victoria's Secret store in a new shopping center near where I work, but the wallet's getting smaller and I might just quit while I'm ahead. Be careful with the more fitted stuff, especially anything that has cups. She's probably not her normal bra size and her bra size is likely to change, depending on if she's breast feeding or not. Don't know much about that sort of stuff. Ah, you have no idea.  -Jay- |
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), but it was ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS. Eek. I won't even pay that for a coat that I'd wear every day and would actually keep me warm. 
