Is it just me, or is this embarrassing?

[thornbury]

If I am clothes shopping, and I go into a high street shop and I realise that I am wearing something I bought from there, I feel uncomfortable.

I know it is irrational, after all, they sell clothes, and they expect that people will wear them. But there have been times when I have said to myself, "No, I can't go in [insert name of shop] today because I am wearing x that I bought from there."

Is it just me?

No, I agree.

I agree I had to walk out of m and s last week.

No I don't do that or I would end up never going in my favourite shops!

I always feel really out of place if I'm wearing something not very stylish. Like old jeans or something. Like I'm not cool enough :(

No, it's not just you! You're right.

No, seriously?

So if you have a Mulberry bag, you can't go into Mulberry?

How far does this extend?

Perception It is odd.
I slightly feel your uncomfortableness.
What you need to do is to buy huge amounts of clothing from bijou shops in Europe and the States.
Solving the problem easily with a few thousand Euros and Dollars. Da na !!

I have a TK Maxx bag, Mulberry is well beyond my price range!

But most of my clothes come from Gap.

So I have to wear them when I go shopping.

If I felt embarrassed, I would never get new clothes.

Depends on the shop really. It has been to my advantage when the sales assistant recognises me as a regular customer and offers either a secret sale or discount.

I get embarrassed at this too, I once couldn't go into my
favourite shop as the mannequin at the front entrance was wearing my dress

I'm not getting why you are embarassed? Is it because you think they might think you have pinched said item? I'm confused!!

I don't know why I get embarrassed it's not because they think I might have pinched it. It's really silly I know.

I feel the opposite. It's like I'm saying, see I'm a good customer, I spend money here si treat me well.

*so

No, like Choogirl I have found it has worked to my advantage, and I have been told about private sales/discounts. Also in higher end shops you tend to get a better quality of service if you are wearing the brand. I get fussed round a lot more in Mulberry if I walk in with one of their bags.

this is madness! and must interfere with shopping