So I probably should not have been offended but...

jessamyn78 Posted: May 07, 2008 11:03 PM

So I probably should not have been offended but...

I was shopping today and looking through some dresses. Now, I wear about a 4/6. I started picking up dresses off the rack and noticing that they were all 0 or 2. The sales girl then walked over and said we have additional dresses that are larger sizes in the back.

Now, why wouldn't they just put out one of each size for people to try on. Why do they have to be hidden? I was offended that she said 'larger' sizes. I mean, how could the standard size for women be a 0?

Miblove Posted: May 07, 2008 11:04 PM

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wow....hmm, what store was that?

jessamyn78 Posted: May 07, 2008 11:05 PM

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Posted by Miblove

wow....hmm, what store was that?

BCBG.

krisa1129 Posted: May 07, 2008 11:05 PM

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A size 4/6....I wish I wear that size!!! They don't think about these thing when they put stuff out on the floor!! I wish I was that size!!

Miblove Posted: May 07, 2008 11:06 PM

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Posted by jessamyn78

Posted by Miblove

wow....hmm, what store was that?

BCBG.

That's strange!

Bride908 Posted: May 07, 2008 11:26 PM

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Im the same size....I almost only see sizes for 0-2. Its frustrating and makes me feel bigger than I am

longislandlibrarian Posted: May 08, 2008 05:52 AM

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09er crashing..... wow...... if a 4/6 would feel big.....if i asked for a 10-12... i guess they would look at me like a FATTY? man talk about hurting ladies self esteem.. i hate places like that..

Wifeynella Posted: May 08, 2008 06:00 AM

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Posted by longislandlibrarian

09er crashing..... wow...... if a 4/6 would feel big.....if i asked for a 10-12... i guess they would look at me like a FATTY? man talk about hurting ladies self esteem.. i hate places like that..

im a 14-16 so she probably would have pointed to the door for me. if a size 0 is 'norm' than im morbidly obese!

KiTTeN0819 Posted: May 08, 2008 08:05 AM

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I think i would have told her that was offensive and left. Not that a sales girl cares if you dont buy anything but thats not right. That is sending such a wrong message to all the teens that shop in that store.

loislane Posted: May 08, 2008 08:10 AM

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Jeeze I mean I think my right arm is a size 0.

futuremrsfab Posted: May 08, 2008 08:11 AM

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That is offensive & last time I checked the average size woman was a 14- so she had some nerve calling a 4-6 a 'bigger size'... hope she doesnt work on commissions otherwise she'll starve with that attitude

mariaobride Posted: May 08, 2008 08:13 AM

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people don't even realize sometimes what they say can be harmful I would never say something like that especially in a clothing store -

anamaree77 Posted: May 08, 2008 08:38 AM

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Just being fair but maybe she didn't mean anything by it?? I usually see alot of 0 or 2 sizes because that's all that's left. Most women are not a size 0 or 2 so they don't sell out as fast.

Just a thought.

jjk1007 Posted: May 08, 2008 08:45 AM

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Posted by jessamyn78

I was shopping today and looking through some dresses. Now, I wear about a 4/6. I started picking up dresses off the rack and noticing that they were all 0 or 2. The sales girl then walked over and said we have additional dresses that are larger sizes in the back.

Now, why wouldn't they just put out one of each size for people to try on. Why do they have to be hidden? I was offended that she said 'larger' sizes. I mean, how could the standard size for women be a 0?

Did she really say larger in an offensive way?? Because those LITERALLY are 'larger' sizes than a 0 or 2. I mean, only you were there and you know the tone she said it in--but I think it is possible that she didn't realize she was saying it offensively. Just saying.

Future Mulligan Posted: May 08, 2008 09:03 AM

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OMG that is so strange because i wear a size 0 and can NEVER EVER find anything in my size! there are NEVER 0's on the racks when i am shopping!

teenigrrl Posted: May 08, 2008 09:15 AM

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i don't really think that sounded offensive. it sounds like she knows how the store is set up, with only sizes 0 and 2 out, and was trying to let you know that they do have other sizes available in the store. i know that's happened to me before in other stores, where the sales person was proactive in telling me other sizes were available. JMO.

Kerin2804 Posted: May 08, 2008 09:19 AM

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Heck I am an 18-20 right now...and I have lost a little weight recently..still losing too Some people have no manners. The sales associate could simply have asked if there was another size they could help you find. No need to place a stigma on it. Hope you find an outfit you love !!