[nabs-l] clothes shopping

[Mark J. Cadigan]

Ashley,



How old are you? By this I mean, are you out of high school, out of college, 
in high school or college etcetera. This makes a big difference in the 
urgency of figuring out how to shop independently. If you are still in high 
school or college, there is no problem with shopping with your parents.



I am in college, and although I independently shop for clothes when I have 
to, I much prefer my parents shopping with me, mostly this is because they 
pay for it. As a college student, saving money is far more important to me 
than the principle of shopping for my self independently.



When I go shopping, I follow a similar procedure as others on this list, and 
ask for assistance. Another thought is, have you ever thought of attending 
one of the NFB training centers. Not only will you learn to shop for 
yourself, you will learn how to do everything independently, including 
cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks. You will also improve your 
Braille and technology skills. There mobility training is top notch, which 
will benefit you in college or when getting a job.



Hope this helps,

Mark



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:31 PM
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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