I just love that look on a store clerk's face when...

[Michelle Miller]

they ask, as I'm preparing to pay for my purchases, in particular, today, I'm buying a couple of pairs of jeans: "You know...these are women's jeans?"

"Well, yes. I've found, it's MUCH easier to find jeans in my size, in the ladies' section."

*stunned look of OMG, did you just really say what I think you said?*

[Paula G]

or.. "you know that's a ladies jacket"
"Yes, I think it should go nicely with one of my dresses" the poor lady nearly passed out.

[Caith]

Yes, I think that's one of the best things, and no longer because it's intentionally bold, out there, or shocking. Retail salespeople need to understand men appreciate and desire beautiful things to wear, every bit as much as women. We're just as entitled to them, as well.

[DonnaT]

It's like some just can't wrap their head around a man buying women's clothes, period. Giving no thought that the purchase may be for a wife or someone else.

[Paula G]

Of course a lot of men don't even buy clothes for themselves. A few of my male friends may buy there own suits but everything else is bought by thier wifes.

[Julie Dawn]

SA, Are these a present for someone?
No, they are for me! I’ve just got the hang of high heels.
To her credit she recovered well and replied,
It’s never too late to learn.

[Ralitsa]

This only happened to me once, I asked to try on a top and she said "but this is a ladies shirt". I am not as quick with the smart answer, so I only said "yes, can I try it on?" There was another SA close by who was a little more with it than the first one and she showed me to the fitting room.
That's the only time I remember getting any reaction out of a SA, otherwise they have been entirely composed.

[Carol Ann]

The other day I was in Wal-Mart looking at stockings and the lady sitting at a desk in front of the dressing rooms ask if I needed any help. I reply no thank you but where are the dressing rooms for men?.

These are the only ones just bring what ever you need to try on and I will open a booth for you. I told her I would love to try on a dress and she just laught and said "go pick one out", little does she know I will be back

[Michelle Miller]

That's one thing I really appreciate, is non-discriminatory customer service, and the places I come across with employees that do things like that get repeat business from me, as well as friends sent to them.

[Gaven McLaren]

I have gotten the "Do you know those are womans jeans" once at Old Navy. My response was priceless. " I would hope so that was the section I took them from." I normally do not get any kind of response even when trying on swimsuits.

I once went into the store for my favorite leotard manufacturer and bought 2 leotards and the lady behind the counter said "some one is getting a nice gift". I responded that "I had been really good lately."

[JoAnnDallas]

First time I shopped for fem clothing while in boy mode I had a Sale Associate come up and ask if I needed some help. I told her 'Yes, I do". She then asked if the clothing was for myself or someone else. I told her "for myself". From that point on, she was very helpful. Making sure it fit by taking me to the dressing rooms. Even suggested a watch, jewelry, and heels to go with it. When we were done, she asked if I needed anything else. I said "No" and thanked her for her help. She said "Have a nice day, I hope it all fits" and walked away.
That is one Walmart I will always shop at.

[Theresa_W]

I had this sort of thing happen just the other day! My wife and I were out of town for her doctor's appointment and went shopping at one of the malls. She went into a JCPenny for a bra fitting, I was just standing there waiting when I had the urge to ask the SA if they ever did fittings for men, but there was a bit too many people around. So, we left after buying the bras for her, but not before we picked out some really cute flip-flops for me to go with some sundresses we'd picked out the week before. (mind you, I was drab) After lunch we window shopped for a while, I found another great pair of wedge sandals.... But, just as we were about to leave the mall we passed a VS. I couldn't resist...I looked at Liz (wife's nickname) and said, "Well, since you got fitted for a bra, how about we go to VS and I can get fitted?" It took a minute, but she was up for it!!!! As we walked in a young happy/bubbly SA walked up and asked if she could help.... Before I could say a word, Liz said, "Yes, my husband would like to get fitted for a bra. Preferably, a push-up bra." She looked at me, I smiled and nodded....And she turned six shades of red, poor thing. I think it must have been the first time that has happened to her! For a while there, she was wandering around the store, looking for her co-worker to pass us off to, but she was busy so it was up to her. After a few minutes, she settled in, realized we were serious, and got down to business. And after trying a few on I finally settled on a really cute push-up bra, which I am wearing as I type this!!!

Yeah! One more hurdle down! Believe it or not there is more to this story...but, I'll post that later!

[KimberlyS]

I have had this happen a couple of times. One of the times was at Target about 10 years ago. Since I was in town I picked up a few things that we needed. I happened to be enfemme and I was third in line as I walked up to check out. I patiently waited my turn, and put my things on the belt when it became available. The checker was doing her job trying to be efficient. When it was my turn she quickly looked up and greeted me and I responded as she quickly rang up of few items. She looked up at me and gave me the amount and I handed her my credit card with male name. She looked at it then asked for ID so I handed her my male ID. She looked at the ID, then quickly looked at me, looked at the ID, looked at me, looked at the ID, then a slow longer look at me, then she checked the id with the cc and ran it through. She had done a triple take. She finished the transaction and handed them both back to me with the receipt and said thank you for shopping at Target, with this dump founded look on her face. I said thank you and have a good night as I picked up my bag. As I exit the store and turned I could see her still standing there looking at me with that dumbfound look. She did not know what she had just seen.

Another time at Target I found some femme tops that I liked but had learned it was always best to try on before buying. But I was in male mode. Oh well, take the top and head to the fitting room. The attendant is not really paying much attention and asks how many, gives me the card and I go in the male side. Try on the tops, one fits and the other two do not. So out I go and there is a different person there now. I hand them the card and the two that do not fit and keep one of the feminine top that does. The fitting room attendant suddenly realized they are feminine tops and I just came out of the mens side and I am a guy. He gets this very confused look on his face. I say something about the one I have fits and thank you. And put it in my cart. I glance back and he is standing there with this confused look on is face. I shop on. No problems checking out.

Enjoy, Kimberlys - cd
joe in a skirt

[Absaroka]

It is of course good when the SA questions an apparent woman using a mans credit card for further ID. I don't want some other woman using my credit card....................Also good when you go into a store like Vickies and try stuff on that you buy something.

Most of my shopping is at Goodwill and Walmart. I've often left bras and similar things in the guys changing room-kind of wonder what the next guy in there thinks.

Zari

[Janet Bern]

I just love to say "It's for me"
That always puts them on my side
and they cant help enough
Janet