[nabs] shopping methods and fashion

[Desiree Oudinot]

Hi,
Yep, I'm female. I also have no vision so I'm not quite sure how to
take your suggestion about the clasps. Some bracelets do have a larger
clasp so I can feel it, but neckaces never do.

On 10/24/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Are you a female? good jewelry question. Not sure where to place pins for
> good viewing. Usually I can do necklaces and bracelets alright though. I
> know what part of the body they go on.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Desiree Oudinot
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 4:45 PM
> To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students.
> Subject: Re: [nabs] shopping methods and fashion
>
> Hi,
> I personally would not use a shopping assistant for buying clothes.
> They want to make a sale, and are often busy and preoccupied, so, even
> if they have the best intentions, they might be more focused on you
> buying something than how it truly looks on you. Also, people have
> vastly different opinions on what is trendy or fashionable and what
> isn't. What they think looks great on you, or what looks nice on them,
> a friend or family member who knows you much better may gently point
> out that it really doesn't. Then you would have to return the item,
> and besides having to go through the whole hassling process again,
> what if you get the same clerk? That would be embarrassing.
> I guess for people who don't have anyone else, a shopping assistant is
> the best way to go. Surely, though, for most of us, we have at least
> one trusted person who can be honest if need be, has a sense of what
> colors compliment us, and so on. I'm lucky in that my mom has a good
> fashion sense. My sister does as well, so when it comes to shopping
> for clothes I know I can count on them.
> I don't wear a lot of jewelry, and when I do, it's usually a ring or
> necklace that has been bought for me by someone, so it holds
> sentimental value. This does bring me to a problem I've always
> struggled with, however. How do you fasten a clasp of a necklace or
> bracelet? There's no clear way to feel the two parts of the clasp that
> hook together, it's much too small. obviously we can't see it either.
> A rehab teacher once tried to show me how to do it, but I couldn't
> figure it out. She spoke of magnetic clips, for lack of a better term,
> that could be attached to the piece of jewelry and used to hook it
> together. I would be worried about how these look, however, and
> whether they would exactly match the chain of the necklace or other
> piece of jewelry. If not, it would stick out like a sore thumb, and
> not look stylish at all.
> As for perfumes, this is one area where I may trust a clerk in the
> store to help me. usually, we have used a perfume that we like, and
> continue to buy it in the future. Also, if a friend or family member
> is wearing a perfume we like the scent of, it's no problem to ask them
> what it is, then go into a store prepared and knowing what we want. In
> this way it's really no different than going into a grocery store and
> asking for what we want.
> I hope I've answered your questions. Write back and let me know what you
> think.
>
> On 10/24/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> What are techniques for clothes shopping? Do you use sales staff, take a
>> friend or something else?
>> What do you need to know when going to shop? Of course, the size and brand
>> you wear are important. What else?
>> I know how to shop for regular items like groceries; you just ask a clerk
>> in
>> the store. But clothes are different. You need the right thing and often
>> need to try things on. I’m sure picking out something like jeans, sweat
>> pants, or a casual shirt is easier than picking out something more dressy.
>> Personally, I grew up using JCPenney and Hects before they were bought. We
>> also use Macy’s too.
>> Also, how do you pick perfume out? What about jewelry? We cannot see it in
>> the case.
>> I know some stores have personal shoppers. Do they charge for their
>> service?
>> If you used one, how did it go? How long do you have with them? Some blind
>> people always shop with family so they can get feedback on how they look.
>> I;’d rather pick my own things and pick out something independent from my
>> mother’s taste though, sometime.
>> Also, I’m not into fashion much, but its good to be aware of trends and
>> the
>> latest stuff so we can pick them if we want. How do you find out about
>> that
>> stuff? Are reading magazines such as Seventeen a good idea even though we
>> can’t see the pictures?
>> Thanks.
>> Ashley
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