Sunday, August 27, 2006 I've been shopping
This afternoon, I went shopping at the thrift store near my house. They've added a fitting room, so you don't have to hunt for a deserted aisle to change in. Of course, the fitting room has no door at all on one side and a door made of translucent curtains on the other.
A couple of women who were in there before I was were shocked. "It's all open," one said. I said, "OK," and I took off my pants. I do that sometimes.
The funny thing about stripping down to your underwear with strangers is that there is no way to avoid awkwardness other than instant friendship. "Do these pants look too short?" "No, not if you always wear them with sandals like that." "But I have to wear them with a two-inch heel." "Stand up a little? No, no. I think with a heel, they're going to look funny, unfortunately." "Yes, unfortunately."
It's a great store for the unsolicited opinions of strangers, as well as narration for invisible television cameras. "Now, look at that. She got a nice little sundress. That is a pretty dress." "I like it, but it's a little too tight." "You just gotta work it."
(The sundress commentary led me to buy a dress that is indeed pretty, but in the cold light of home is obviously meant for a child or "tween" rather than a zaftig young zeppelin like myself. I am just going to have to work it, because some lady told me so.) posted by Frenz | 8/27/2006 10:54:00 PM
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