I love Mr H, but despite our many compatibilities there are some things that we just cannot do together. Clothes shopping is one of those things.....

The main reason for this is that we just have different approaches to it. E.g:

Mr H goes into a shop to buy some trousers. He sees some he likes and he buys them immediately. I am more than happy to accompany him on such trips and give him my opinion on the trousers. Total time spent making a purchase: 15 mintes approx.

In contrast, I go into a shop to buy a skirt. I see something I like and consider it as a potential purchase. I will then go into many other shops, selecting and trying skirts and mentally considering the ones I like in each. After all this, I will usually make a purchase, but it is by no means guaranteed that I will. Total time reaching a purchasing decision: 3 hours approx.

Mr H just does not have the patience to endure this process. He is great for the first hour, but anything boyeond that and he starts whingeing and dragging his feet. Even worse, his "opinion" becomes less reliable - he will say anything looks great in the hope that I will buy it and end the torture! On these ocassions I usually suggest he goes to the pub with the papers while I continue. He tends to cheer up a bit then. I don't blame him really - I get fed up myself sometimes!

But weirdly, he is fine if we are shopping for joint purchases (e.g. for the home). Then he is more than happy to take the Karen approach of reviewing and comparing to make the best purchase.

We have now formed a strategy. I go clothes shopping without him. If he has to be with me for some reason, we split up and reconvene over lunch, which he buys. Perfect!

It suits us, but I wondered what your shopping strategy is?

I was a bit confused by the question to start with as I thought it was about clothes shopping then it asked whether I do it with my partner/friend.

I don't really like going shopping with men - they're far fussier than I am :)

However if I do then at least I can't be blamed for getting something they don't like, and if they pay for it even better :D

Vote in my poll you buggers!

(except Nox, who has done already :wub:)

I usually go on my own to buy stuff for me, cos he has appalling taste in women's clothes, but if he needs clothes I have to accompany him otherwise he'd exist in black tee-shirts and black jeans with black underwear and black socks.

If it's for the home we usually both go, but he's only really there for decoration - I listen to his opinions but then tell him where he's going wrong until he finally selects the item which I first spotted and decided on upon entering the store. :w00t:

He is never allowed to go shopping on his own unless it's for electrical items or groceries - in which case he is provided with a list. :bag:

I don't like shopping at all. I like it even less if someone else is with me! god I'm a misery aren't I!

Vote in my poll you buggers!

(except Nox, who has done already :wub:)

Gawd she's pushy, isn't she?

IHe is never allowed to go shopping on his own unless it's for electrical items or groceries - in which case he is provided with a list. :bag:

and does he stick religiously to the list with no deviation?

My friend sent her husband out with a shopping list of specifics, ie. milk, bread and stupidly added "something nice for pudding" ... well that flummoxed him, he came back puddingless. She now knows to write down EXACTLY what "something nice for pudding" is!!

......but if he needs clothes I have to accompany him otherwise he'd exist in black tee-shirts and black jeans with black underwear and black socks.

If it's for the home we usually both go, but he's only really there for decoration .......


LMAO!

A girl after my own heart.... :laugh:

and does he stick religiously to the list with no deviation?



Yup, although the list is usually very short cos he's easily distracted.

Oh, and he will usually add a carrier sized bag of chocolate and a bottle of scotch to any list, in lieu of shoe leather. :glare:

Our first ever shopping trip was in the Autumn of of 1992, infact we where on our honeymoon as such....spent a weekend with my mum and dad in north wales and decided to shop in Chester (where I was born by the by).

We travelled there in the car chit chatting away, looking forward to a days shopping..

THEN IT HAPPENED....HE..I SAY HE...walked into a shop and bought the first suitable thing that fitted :ohmy: NO NO NO Says I...even though it fits and its perfect you must spend the rest of the day proving yourself right.

We realized there and then that we were totally uncompatable in shopping and have never ever done it again. EVER.

I much prefer shopping on my own, so I can take as long as I like and can go back to shops if need be without having to consider anyone else.

I shop sometimes with Mr M but couldn't vote as there wasn't the right option. It is a treat as he carries all the bags will even hold my handbag coat etc while I try things on and I can take as long as I need and he never minds. But it can also be an ordeal as he is always picking up clothes that are totally unsuitable for me and then sulks if I don't buy them.

It is a treat as he carries all the bags will even hold my handbag coat etc while I try things on and I can take as long as I need and he never minds. But it can also be an ordeal as he is always picking up clothes that are totally unsuitable for me and then sulks if I don't buy them.


Awww Maz - that really sweet! :wub: :laugh:

Mr V and I have always shopped together whether it's for clothes (him and/or me) or household stuff. He's lovely and will quite happily spend ages looking at 2 pairs of almost idential shoes whilst I umm and ahhh over which ones to buy and then remains cheerful when I decide that I can't choose and just buy both! :wub:

not no, but H*LL no. we usually pay our bills and shop on tuesday or wednesday for groceries, etc. THAT is an ordeal in itself. he usually goes and loiters somewhere and stalks me on my cellphone till i am ready for him to meet me at the checkout counter. clothes shopping for myself is done by myself. clothes shopping for my youngest is done with us both, SOMETIMES. he shops for his own self b/c he gripes usually about what i've gotten him.

No, I don't like shopping for clothes for me with anyone else. I'll happily take the kids out and spend ages looking for stuff for them, especially my daughter. But as for my husband, we have on occasion been together but it really can be an ordeal as he picks out things that I would never wear. Also I always feel guilty if I spend too long. But on the whole I hate shopping anyway and only go if I really need something, it's never a pleasure.

I take Maxines approach to all this. I have lost the art of shopping. I do not understand these women (and some men) who can spend hours and hours inth shops 'browsing'. It just gets on my nerves. See what you want, buy it, go home. Can't be doing.

And no I don't shop with Mr B unless I really really really have to!

I adore shopping, and always go with Mr.B. Luckily he enjoys it too - but we have different tastes and wallets. He always heads for the designer shops and thinks nothing of spending £200 on a shirt if he really likes it. I, on the other hand would expect about 10 carrier bags of clothes for that money.

He is great at picking stuff out that would suit me, and i trust his taste 100%.

not no, but H*LL no. we usually pay our bills and shop on tuesday or wednesday for groceries, etc. THAT is an ordeal in itself. he usually goes and loiters somewhere and stalks me on my cellphone till i am ready for him to meet me at the checkout counter. clothes shopping for myself is done by myself. clothes shopping for my youngest is done with us both, SOMETIMES. he shops for his own self b/c he gripes usually about what i've gotten him.

msgirl - that is hilarious - H*LL NO!! :laugh: :laugh:

I am a bit ambivalent, because Mr F is quite nice to go shopping with, but I hate shopping. He does tend to lose interest if I look at comfy clothes/shoes though.

Even worse, his "opinion" becomes less reliable - he will say anything looks great in the hope that I will buy it and end the torture! I can just picture the scene karen - LMAO!! Poor Merlot!!

I prefer to shop for clothes for me on my own if I'm under pressure to find something specific. If he knows beforehand that we're going for a mooch, say to Bluewater, Mr P is quite good at wandering round the shops and letting me try stuff on. He is a good moocher. My eldest is a real asset because he is spot on when choosing things that suit me. I can even send him off to look for something, and he's usually right. He will even look at the price tag when assessing the suitability.

Mr P's quite good too and it's a fairly common occurrence for me to come back from work on a Saturday to find a bag with newly purchased garment inside. Bless him. However, he has been known to buy me highly inappropriate underwear which I have never worn, much to his disappointment!

So, even though I voted for "it's a treat", it isn't exactly true, but was the nearest alternative.

msgirl - that is hilarious - H*LL NO!! :laugh: :laugh:


Gotta amit - that line made me LMAO off too!

Its like, "how could you even ask!". So cool. And so like me and Mr H....