[nabs-l] clothes shopping

[Humberto Avila]

Hello Ashley, 

I am having similar experiences with my parents buying my clothes for me
instead of me. I would like to some day make my own independent decisions
about my clothes and what I want to wear and feel comfortable.  I'm tired of
authorities taking control of my life, LOL. Smile--. I had the same concerns
and questions as you have about stores in general, not just clothing stores.
In my experiences, yes they do offer help by saying, "are you finding
everything OK?" or things like that. So how can a blind individual making
decisions of what to buy ask or find an employee or a personal assistant at
the store? I haven't seen cases where people call in or something to make
appointments to request assistance at the store; something to look into
also. 


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From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 4:31 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] clothes shopping

Hi all,

Well, my mom or family member often buys clothes for me, but I'd like to
sometime try it; I've bought other accessories independently.
So a few more questions. Last time some of you said that you used personal
shoppers or salespeople.

I can shop at Jcpenny, Macy's and maybe bloomingdales; depends on the mall.
So do you get an appointment with them? 
What is good to know other than size and brand? 
For instance, if I said I need size 14 jeans petite, and get the brand, is
that enough?


How do you find salespeople anyway once 
there? Most department stores are huge
I have some vision. Maybe they wear uniforms or something.

and they do not have employees walking around. Now some accessory stores do 
that. For instance at Sears, Bath and Body Works, card stores and Victoria 
secret, its been my experience that employees approach people. They say, 
"can I help you?" or Are you all finding everything okay? Even if I'm with a

person, they seem friendly and talk to me. There was a nice lady last time 
that explained what stuff was in the signature collection at bath and body 
works last time I was there.


Thanks.
Ashley
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