A Superb Personal Shopper

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Friends, neighbors, and relatives all knew I was dreading the process of finding appropriate attire for an upcoming dressy event. Attire was the operative word, because clothing didn’t convey the seriousness of this search. Many of you know I’m happier in rags than glitter, but this was not about my comfort. It was about propriety and honor. Yes, serious stuff!

Neighbor Shawn offered to go with me, and I immediately felt relief and gratitude. I had no idea she was a shopping expert!! I wandered around aimlessly, seeing colors and styles I liked. If the color was good, the style was awful. Shawn asked what I was looking for, and she knew better than I did what I wanted. She zipped up and down endless rows, pulling out her telephone to scan tags for the sale prices. I would have paid $100 to get out alive!

The various departments had no boundaries. One moment you’d be in clothes for large women, and the next in petites (which means short, not little). Shawn held up several tops near me, using her artist’s eye to gauge suitability. I realized when I saw the front windows of the store that we were back where we started.

“You are an expert, Shawn,” I said. “How did you get your experience?”

She replied, “For several years when my children were young, I worked in this store at Christmastime.”

I thought to myself that was a start, but it didn’t explain her savvy use of the phone. No one had mobile phones back then. Also, she sensed what would look good on me. Of the six tops she had in the cart, there must have been three different sizes. They all fit!

I tried on each one, posing quickly for Shawn to take a photo with my phone. Daughter Lise suggested we do that, pointing out that it’s easier to judge how something looks when you are the victim. I will admit the pictures looked better than what I saw in the mirror.

I was thrilled that it was over, knowing profuse thanks could never repay Shawn for her superb guidance. She was a miracle in action!

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Published by Anne Mehrling

I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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26 thoughts on “A Superb Personal Shopper”

  5. You are fortunate to have your very own personal shopper. Sounds like she did a great job and you will look fabulous!

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  7. Could this be for your grandson’s wedding? Having someone to give you feedback works best. My sister-in-law is like Shawn. I went shopping with her once and came back with a few great looking outfits that I’m not sure I would have found on my own.

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    1. The store where we shopped keeps all the original tags on clothes. When things go on sale, they are simply hung on a sale rack. You cannot tell by looking at the garment how much you would pay for it. You could do the math, taking off the percentage the sign says, but you don’t know for sure it is hanging where it belongs. When Shawn scanned the tag, she could see the current price. You always assume that price will come up when the tag is scanned at the register. I despise that system, and I will not shop there alone. I want to know when I pick up a garment, how much I will pay for it.

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          1. Sorry, did you Google what it means, if not is is someone who doesn’t care about their appearance or how they speak they use the “F” word for ever second word when speaking

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  12. I want to hire Shawn. I dislike shopping for clothes. I feel overwhelmed in clothes stores like all the items on the hangers are about to attack me. You have a good friend.

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