Dudes, have you ever had your father or brother ask you what size bra you wear and where you have purchased your bras in the past? That's what I was greeted with as I walked into this place. The male co-owner of She was at the front desk and I mentioned that I had been gifted with a Group Coupon thing and wondered if it was good at all locations. He started asking me all of these questions about what I adorn my girly bits with. And although I am usually very comfortable shopping for these things, it turns out having a male help me turns me into a 14 year old who doesn't want to talk about her boobs. I could feel my cheeks turn red and even mentioned that this was awkward. Could have been a great clue for him to delicately hand me over to the female sales person, but he kept going about history of the store and how bras should fit. All very interesting, but again, the avoidance of my eye contact should have been an indicator of my comfort level. For someone selling items for my body, there was a serious lack of comprehending my body language.
Finally, he turns me over to the females salesperson. Who whisks me to a fitting room and asks what I normally wear. She grabs it and shows me how its too big. Brings me the other size I normally wear too. In my flustered state I wasn't able to mention that I have been fitted over at Knickers and Lace who explained to me what to look for. This girl brought me the "correct size" but the styles she brought weren't flattering (in my eyes) -- I felt flattened and again like that 12 year old in Sears with an old lady bringing me training bras and pinching and pulling at straps. In fairness, this salesperson was probably great -- it was that first impression that had me flustered and awkward. I also didn't understand her promise that the bra would mold to my body and this could take a few wears -- isn't the plan that I get fitted into something that makes me feel like I look as beautiful and sexy as the girl in the ads?
I finally settled on a couple of pieces to use the group coupon and the gift card I had. A matching piece wasn't in stock so although I bought it today, I pick it up tomorrow at another store (the only way they can hold it apparently?? -- seems like SHEnanigans to me -- perhaps its a commission thing?). This was not a lovely experience the way lingerie shopping should be. I like to feel comfortable, brought pretty little pieces, treated as delicately as the lace and detailing on those little pieces are. Unfortunately, I don't think I will return to SHE.