Secret Shopper
“I’m not going in there. No way. Forget it.”
My seventy-something mother’s stance was as rigid as her words; arms folded across her chest, unyielding legs pointed away from the shop I’d just suggested.
She and I had spent the entire afternoon combing through three department stores for the definitive pair of panties. Or at least my mom’s idea of same. This illusive undergarment had to be loose, comfortable, 100% cotton, and totally devoid of lace. And that was just for starters. It also had to completely cover my mother’s hips and come in a large size, the exact number of which she resolutely refused to disclose. … (Secret Shopper is continued here.)
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October 30th, 2006 at 1:21 pm
SO…FUNNY!! Thank you!
October 30th, 2006 at 2:04 pm
It’s funny how older generations view VS. Once they finally go in they realize it like any other lingerie store.
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October 30th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
Thanks so much Jenny and Kailani!
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September 6th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
“our search would not be brief” Ha!
What a fun anecdote! Incidentally, I love VS underwear, and I don’t wear lace, either! It would’ve been fun to be a fly on the wall during that shopping trip.
September 9th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Very funny post! I love the way your beautiful friendship with your mom shines through in spite of the exasperation. She sounds like a kick!
September 10th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
This is hysterical. I can absolutely picture the 15 minute exchange outside the store. Great writing, I enjoyed this very much!
September 12th, 2007 at 12:26 am
I love it! I’m still laughing!
September 12th, 2007 at 12:42 am
Thanks so much for all your lovely comments. I’m so glad you enjoyed my Secret Shopper!