How to Buy Clothes in a Department Store
Choose the department store., Look for the area of the store where you want to purchase the clothing., Ask for advice from the store assistants as needed., Use the fitting rooms., Pay.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose the department store.
There are different types of department stores.
Some are more expensive than others, some have almost permanent sales, some are chains and others are independent. -
Step 2: Look for the area of the store where you want to purchase the clothing.
There will usually be:
Men's clothing section Women's clothing section Youth or teen clothing section Children's clothing section Various shoe sections Lingerie section(s) Bargain basement or top floor clothing areas (in some stores) , In many department stores, there will be a special fitter in areas such as men's suits, bras, and shoes but other areas can tend to be busy and you might be left to fend for yourself a lot of the time. , Many fitting rooms have a certain amount of clothing items that you are allowed to take in.
If you have more than that number, ask them to hold the clothes for you and try these on when you have finished with the first lot. , You can usually pay with a department store card, credit cards, cash, check, etc. -
Step 3: Ask for advice from the store assistants as needed.
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Step 4: Use the fitting rooms.
Detailed Guide
There are different types of department stores.
Some are more expensive than others, some have almost permanent sales, some are chains and others are independent.
There will usually be:
Men's clothing section Women's clothing section Youth or teen clothing section Children's clothing section Various shoe sections Lingerie section(s) Bargain basement or top floor clothing areas (in some stores) , In many department stores, there will be a special fitter in areas such as men's suits, bras, and shoes but other areas can tend to be busy and you might be left to fend for yourself a lot of the time. , Many fitting rooms have a certain amount of clothing items that you are allowed to take in.
If you have more than that number, ask them to hold the clothes for you and try these on when you have finished with the first lot. , You can usually pay with a department store card, credit cards, cash, check, etc.
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