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| - I came in here during the height of the Great Recession and was the only customer in the store. Maybe that accounts for the exception service I received. I had been entrusted with the task of buying a pair of strappy gold heels and a cream-colored slip. I walked into the store unsure of what a slip even was. So I started with the shoes.
I am a man. See attached pictures for proof. I know nothing about womens shoes, and merely presented the demands as they had been presented to me: gold, straps, 2" heels, size x. I think the folks working the shoe department got a good laugh out of that. They brought out a bewildering array of shoes matching those specifications, and when I gave them more information (described type of event, the matching dress, etc) they helped me whittle it down to a reasonable number. I selected a pair, and walked upstairs to lingerie.
I said before that I didn't know what a slip was. That's not entirely true. I sort of knew, but presenting to the lingerie department I quickly realized that my meager understanding was not going to be adequate. They come in more shapes, sizes, and colors than anyone could need. Again, I sheepishly sought the council of the floor-staff, and again they walked me through the process. I knew not to get a slip too long for the dress, but given the material they encouraged me not to get one too short either. Who'd have thought of that?
Later that night the shoes and slip were well received. I'll be happy if I never have to buy clothes for a woman again, but if I do it will be at Dillard's.
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