Told clerk I was buying panties for myself

I finally worked up courage when buying panties to tell the sales associate they are for me. The short is it went well, no judgement at all.

I went to Lane Bryant to pick up an order and I also had a coupon for $10 off. So I told the SA “I am here to pick up an order and I also wanted to use a coupon I had to find some thongs in 22/24 I don’t already own.” She replies oh these are for you. I told her yes. And she went to showing me pairs they had. The manager came up to tell her something and then she joined in helping us find things I would like.

I asked the manager if they get many guys in their store she said a few. She said most have some story about who they’re shopping for. But mentioned we have an idea it’s for them.

The hardest part was saying i was shopping for myself. After that I felt welcomed and not judged.

Interesting story. My one experience buying women's lingerie in a B&M store was the exact opposite.

Time; early 1980's. San Diego, Ca, USA. Discount (not Walmart) department store. Shopping for upcoming wedding anniversary for my wife.

Found a bustier in my wife's size, carried it to an open register and laid it on the counter. Cashier looked me in the eye, smirked (ok, I know that's a subjective description, but it's as it seemed), and then held it above her head and called to another cashier at the other end of the row, "Hey, Stephanie, look what this "guy" is buying!"

Rather than embarrassing me, as I'm certain she intended, she managed to tick me off. I asked her to call her manager to the register. When said manager arrived I showed them both the cash for the sale and told them the cash, not the merchandise, was leaving with me and that I would be sharing the distasteful experience with all my friends and acquaintances. AND I actually did not swear or raise my voice.

I have never bought clothes for myself but one time I bought Tampons for my wife or daughter. I also picked up a bag of chips and a soft drink.I was in line with a woman in front and one behind me. when I got to the cashier she rung up the pop and chips, I had to point out I was buying the Tampons.

I have never bought clothes for myself but one time I bought Tampons for my wife or daughter..

My mother had a habit of sending me to the store for tampons back when I was 13 and 14. Never had a problem, since obviously, the attendants knew they weren't for me, some twerpy young teenager. And that was back in the days of mom and pop general/grocery stores too.

I’ve never had a SA call attention to my purchases of women’s lingerie.

But, have had comments from male SA at the pharmacy when buying pads/tampons. Mostly oh man you’re in for a rough week with her.

I’ve never had a SA call attention to my purchases of women’s lingerie.

But, have had comments from male SA at the pharmacy when buying pads/tampons. Mostly oh man you’re in for a rough week with her.

You have to admit, that's pretty funny.

You have to admit, that's pretty funny.

It was. She didn’t think so when I got home and told her what the SA said.

I've never purchased panties for myself or my wife; but, I have purchased Poise panty liners for my wife as well as pantyhose for her. I regularly buy AstroGlide at either CVS, Walgreens, or Publix. I've never had any clerk make a comment about my purchases.

Back in the '90s I had a job that gave me an hour lunch. I began thinking about hitting the store to get some panties during the break. I thought about it for a few days and decided I was going to do it.

Tuesday I went home, gobbled my lunch down and then headed to Mervyn's. I had no idea where the lingerie was kept so I found a female clerk and asked her. She pointed me in the right direction.

I found the section and amazingly, it was empty. I didn't want to spend too much time in there so I found a package of Partners nylon briefs like my mom wore and headed to the checkout.

There was a short line and here I am with a package of panties in my hand. It felt weird to say the least. The woman behind me commented on my selection. She said she liked that brand and that they tended to "last a long time". I was a little shocked she was even talking to me about these. I don't remember how the conversation ended but I think she knew they were for me.

After I paid for them I got out of there as quick as I could. What an adrenaline rush!

I think most store clerks these days get some sort of training that includes situations like these. At the end of they day stores want to make money. They are happy to have your business. If anything goes wrong they know that word of mouth can negatively impact their business.

Years ago before on-line shopping was main stream I would try on and buy women's jeans at the mall. I would also buy panties at the Frederick's of Hollywood store at the mall. I was always embarrassed and tried to let few people see me or try to pretend they were a gift for a girl friend.

In the 4 months since my last post, I have purchased panties for myself in 4 different stores. Three were normal retail stores and one was an adult store. None of the clerks said a thing although I think the younger gal (about 30) at one retailer where I purchased 3 thongs might have wondered. But, I'll likely never see her again; so, it doesn't really matter. If ever a clerk made a comment, I think I could surprise the hell out of them by asking if they thought the panties would look good on me. lol!!!

It's 2 days later and I just purchased 3 more pair of lace hipsters. No clerk to deal with as I used a self checkout scanner to check out with. I never use them; but, being a Saturday there were lines at the checkout lanes. The self checkout wasn't crowded at all and I doubt anyone even saw my purchase. No more panty purchases until I get a pair or 2 or 3 of thigh high lace top stockings. I am going to have to figure out a better storage place to avoid my wife finding them. With only 7 pairs, it wasn't an issue. But, now with 10 pairs and stockings soon to be added, I'll have to be a bit more creative.

ThongNaturalist stated: “Mostly oh man you’re in for a rough week with her.”

One evening, as we were watching TV, when a commercial came on, my (now-ex) wife turned to me and said, “I think I have PMS.”

I replied, “No, you have DMS. Last week, you had PMS. Next week you’ll have AMS and the following week you’ll have GPMS.”

She screwed up her face and asked, “DMS? AMS” GPMS?”

“Yeah,” I replied, “During MS, After MS and general principles MS.

Fortunately, she was amused!

As for buying panties, etc. (bras, thigh-his, and other lingerie, a dress or heels), if a clerk asks me who they’re for, I’ll just tell him/her that my wife told me to buy them, and then let them wonder, as I smile at them.

The first time I told a clerk was when I got fitted for a bra and forms in a small lingerie store outside of San Diego. I wanted to buy forms and the clerk, an older lady, asked what size bra. I was blank so she said, need to know the bra and cup size and did I want a fitting. YES, and off we went to a dressing room. Got measured, tried on bras and forms and walked out later with 2 big bags.

I wear Vanity Fair panties. All size 6 in pink, white or plumberry. I love to watch my clitty grow in them.

I mostly buy online, it was trial and error as far as finding my size. Never had the courage to ask a clerk for assistance. Now divorced, I'd like to branch out into buying tops and bottoms. I may have to work up courage to ask for assistance.

Never had the nerve for that I go into the store circle around that section see what I would want and when I thought nobody was looking I'd grab what I wanted.Then I use the self checkout fooling myself no one was looking. Better than using a person to check out.Guess just so hot thinking about wearing my purchase made it ok lol.

When I first started to acquire panties, I would go to the 2nd hand store and steal them because I was so embarrassed. Later I would buy them along with some man clothes. Now, I don't care, I buy girly clothes any where any time. I recently bought a dress and heels at 2nd hand store and one lady clerk whispered to the other that I was a cross dresser and I got turned on by it, even though they didn't think I could here her.

I've gotten almost all of my panties online, but I have, in the past, gotten a few packs from Walmart. I never got asked anything that I didn't want to answer. But their selection anymore in the larger sizes has gotten pretty benign.

@ElaineWCD I know your feelings. I now buy at Ross stores. And if they ask if I got the right size, I politely reply I know what size I wear. They just smile back

I've always shopped at the malls. Outlet malls too. A few have raised an eyebrow, but I've always been treated professionally. Torrid is very cd friendly, as well as most department stores (Sephora comes to mind) Hit and miss at Victoria Secret. Claire's, Rue 21 and Hot Topic have usually been pretty good, but don't really have my size in anything except some panties and possibly pantyhose.

Viki

E-bay or amazon works fine with me. just have to know the size your looking for.

I buy most of my panties online but when I buy them instore I love the thrill of only having women's panties to buy and queuing with them. I always smile at the checkout people and wonder what they think . I am happy in my choices and don't worry about what the checkout people think and if it gives them a smile then all good.

I have brought panties and queued up with them but the best thing I love doing is trying in high heeled sandles with my toes painted and walking up and down in them had many a sale lady comment or laugh same goes for the customers to , I am in male mode by the way

I have now become quite open about buying lingerie for myself. I always look out for a middle-aged female sales assistant and seek their advice in finding panties with a wide gusset, elasticated if possible to stop bits falling out. They are always very helpful and understanding and importantly they know their stock and where it is located. Any embarrassment is in the customer's mind not in the minds of experienced sales staff.

This was part of a punishment. I was 14 , I had been taking my mother panties out of the laundry hamper and wearing them. I was doing this since about 9 , but it wasn't sexual then, I just liked the feel of the nylon and lace against my skin. But as I got older it turned sexual . I also got careless. I was caught by Mom in her panties with a errection causing tenting.

She beat my behind for invading her privacy. But told me not for wearing the panties . She said if that is the way I'm she had no problem with it. But there would be boundaries.

She took me to a lingerie store . She waited outside and sent me in. She gave me money and told me to buy 3 pairs of panties of my choice. She said to ask the sales lady for help with the size . I begged her to buy them for me, or a least come in with me. She said no this was part of my punishment. She said you know how embarrassed you feel right now, I said yes. She said well she felt more embarrassed when she saw me in her panties errect . She told me that If I wanted to wear panties that I would wear mine and not touch hers.

She said well she felt more embarrassed when she saw me in her panties errect . She told me that If I wanted to wear panties that I would wear mine and not touch hers.

With all due respect @toni_78 is that women's panties are extremely special to her. This is why we call them intimate apparel because they show our intimate nature which is our femininity.

Catching hubbies wearing them would be vastly different as the relationship is by Eros love in comparison to a child and the embarassment when someone else's “inner sanctum” has been wrapped by your sacred cloth that belongs solely to you.

I would do exactly the same as what you mum did.

Hopefully I get off work, clean enough to go panty shopping later today. Definitely tomorrow at a Ross store, wearing tights and shorts. Maybe try on a couple skirts too.

Update.

I went to the store and walked directly to the panties aisle, found the 3x section. Found a 3 pack of Glorious Vanderbilt briefs and some Bebe boy shorts. Looked at the skirt section but nothing in my size.

Walked to the cashier, a young gal mid 20s, she smiled and asked if I'm sure I got the right size. I'm sure, I replied. I know my size. She smiled bigger and said hot. Guess she likes men in panties

Had to return the Bebe panties. The tag on them said 3x, but they were 1x. Ended up with another 3 pack of Gloria Vanderbilt briefs panties. Will keep going back till I find more

Yes I buy all my own lingerie and dresses. I get dresses and outfits mainly from charity shops or a couple of dress agencies. I usually tell the assistant's that they are for me and have no problems. In the dress agency's I get fully dressed with lingerie, stockings and heels, they don't care and even give me advise on what looks good and what doesn't. I love shopping for feminine clothes. xx