To this day, I can't properly shop at unisex stores. As a youth, I feared going into one of these stores (Gap, Abercrombie, etc.) and thumbing through racks of clothing to be interrupted by a sales associate or giggling classmates informing me I was looking at the women's clothing. Department stores are nice enough to have large signs telling you which section belongs to which sex. At the Gap, I have to rely on mannequins, posters, and vague clothing style tips to point me in the right direction. Until they provide more adequate clothing sex clues, I will not frequent such establishments. It's their loss.
Unisex Stores
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Well, up to you. But I tend t
Well, up to you. But I tend to shop in both sections, and most people I know (guys and girls alike) do the same. If the clothes fit and look good, who cares which section they came from?
Re: Well, up to you...
I suppose that's fair enough. However, the clothing at these particular stores is tailored for specific body types, I just can't tell that very well be glancing at them.
guidelines.
okay, first off, usually stores that don't have clear signs have one whole side designated for girls and the other WHOLE SIDE for boys. a little advice on choosing sides, then:
1) if the clothes look comfortable, you, as a guy, are most likely in the right place.
2) if you see anything with glitter, flee the immediate area.
3) pant sizes = dead giveaway. girls' clothes go from 0-whatever, guys' start in the 20s or 30s or, well, you know better than i.
so, that's my quick guide to shopping at non-department stores. oh, and watch out when you get to the sale section (usually at the back of the store, btw) - sometimes they swap sides just to confuse people further. but i have confidence that if you heed my advice, you'll do just fine.
p.s. hi!
p.p.s. call betsy.
pooh pooh abercrombie
I can't say I blame you - it can be confusing. And for the record, I've never gone into an Abercrombie either, although that has more to do with my desire not to pay a small fortune to look like everyone else.
And yes, it can be confusing to figure out which side is intended for whom. Stay away from the purses, and you should be fine, if you're really worried about it (Helen had some excellent pointers, as well - she's a smart one, that one.) Or, you can simply arm yourself with the best excuse of all time, of which you wouldn't even have to be stretching for. "I'm browsing for a gift for my [insert one: fiance/wife, sister, cousin, friend]." Cousin and friend would work for either gender if it's still unclear to you. And besides, when aren't you shopping for a gift for one of the lovely ladies in your life, right? I mean, you should always be shopping for the ladies in your life. After all, we shop for you. :)
Re: pooh pooh abercrombie
why, thank you... although sadly, it's just b/c i've done that whole learning by trial and error thing.
Just remember...
...blouses button on the opposite side from shirts (usually). And if you see 'darts' (if you don't know, ask Rebekah), it ain't for you.
Hmm, but does that opposite-side button thing apply in Oslo? When you find out, let us know, OK? :-)
Re: Just remember...
Thanks for the tips. :)
I'll try to remember. Poke me after I'm there for a bit if you're really interested. ;)