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16 of the worst things about shopping as a girl

God give us strength.

Jul 14th 2016, 1:13 PM 11,742 Views 1 Comment

1. Not knowing what size you are anywhere because you seem to be a different size in every shop

Why can’t you just be consistent, guys?

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2. The inconsistent lighting in the changing rooms

Sometimes you can look like da bomb.

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And other times, it’s much too harsh/unforgiving.

Changing room lighting = cellulite illuminator
— Laura Craig (@XLauracraig) July 8, 2016

Source: Laura Craig/Twitter

Why can’t you just take your lighting cues from the Snapchat beauty filter, eh?

3. When you try on a top… only to discover that there’s a fake tan stain on it

From the girl who tried it on ahead of you. Heartbreak.

What's more disgusting than going to try on a top In a shop n the collars covered in fake tan???????
— francesca (@francescaward_) April 18, 2016

Source: F/Twitter

Azm5emDCUAEvkiR Source: Laura Fielder/Twitter

4. Finding a ‘faulty’ item that has been reduced… only to discover that it’s actually in tatters

There’s “faulty” and then there’s “it’s actually a rag with a hole and broken zip”.

Who do you think you’re fooling, lads?

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5. Buying something at full price and then walking past a store a few days later to discover that it’s on sale

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6. Spotting a nice dress… and then discovering it’s a bloody playsuit

THE ULTIMATE TREACHERY.

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7. Stepping into a shop where there’s ne’er a full-length top in sight

Crop tops everywhere. Fabulous.

Nearly that time of year again; when shops start only selling crop tops and I'm just like pic.twitter.com/Roh10CVJ8U
— lauren (@_13lauren) April 3, 2016

Source: lauren/Twitter

8. When you try on a maxi dress only to discover it’s trailing a few feet behind you

Is this supposed to be a train or what?

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being short means maxi dresses always need to be hemmed pic.twitter.com/N6NMsENQHf
— Aliya (@Aliyaakarma) July 6, 2016

Source: Ally/Twitter

9. God help you if you’re tall and trying to find a pair of jeans that don’t graze your ankles

Why are the tall sections in 99% of clothes shops so shit? A few pairs of jeans & a couple of shapeless tops if we're lucky 😑
— Zoë🌙 (@zoeclarewrites) May 25, 2016

Source: Zoë Clare/Twitter

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10. Having big boobs and not being able to get cute bras/bikinis on the high street

Basically if you have big boobs you're not entitled to nice bikinis or bras ✊💦 I feel like high street shops should sort it out.
— Al (@_alicerose94) February 26, 2015

Source: Alice Rose/Twitter

11. When you can’t find an item of clothing that isn’t spoiled by a big cut-out section

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12. Spotting a lovely shirt… and knowing it’s totally see-through

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13. And feeling conned into buying another top you can wear underneath it

IT’S ALL A CONSPIRACY TO MAKE YOU BUY VESTS!

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14. Having to put up with these bloody hanger strings/constantly tuck them away

The bane of our lives, tbh.

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Or, if you’re brave, cutting them off.

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15. Finding something decent in Penneys but not wanting to tell anyone where you got it…

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16. Lest this happen

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16 of the worst things about shopping as a girl

God give us strength.

1. Not knowing what size you are anywhere because you seem to be a different size in every shop

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

2. The inconsistent lighting in the changing rooms

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

3. When you try on a top… only to discover that there’s a fake tan stain on it

4. Finding a ‘faulty’ item that has been reduced… only to discover that it’s actually in tatters

5. Buying something at full price and then walking past a store a few days later to discover that it’s on sale

6. Spotting a nice dress… and then discovering it’s a bloody playsuit

7. Stepping into a shop where there’s ne’er a full-length top in sight

8. When you try on a maxi dress only to discover it’s trailing a few feet behind you

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

9. God help you if you’re tall and trying to find a pair of jeans that don’t graze your ankles

10. Having big boobs and not being able to get cute bras/bikinis on the high street

11. When you can’t find an item of clothing that isn’t spoiled by a big cut-out section

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

12. Spotting a lovely shirt… and knowing it’s totally see-through

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We couldn't find this Tweet

13. And feeling conned into buying another top you can wear underneath it

14. Having to put up with these bloody hanger strings/constantly tuck them away

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15. Finding something decent in Penneys but not wanting to tell anyone where you got it…

16. Lest this happen

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