8 Hilarious Tales Of Selling Lingerie During Valentine’s Day

“Last Valentine’s season, a middle-aged couple strolled into the store and asked for the kinkiest lingerie we had: open-cup, ouvert panty sets. We were only too happy to serve them, of course! After selecting several pieces from those we felt might fit their desire, the woman, a fit, attractive 50-something, slipped into the changing room to try them on. Moments later, the metal rings clatter, the curtains fly open, and we hear, ‘So, what do you think?’

“Wearing one of our most debaucherous sets and nothing else at all, except for her strappy four-inch Louboutins, she strode out into the middle of the shop. Every jaw in the store dropped to the floor — we are talking about a lingerie set that exposes basically everything and conceals nothing of consequence: her nipples, and evidently pampered nether region were exquisitely framed for him, for us, and for all the other customers lucky enough to be there at the time. Hands on her hips, she took a twirl, and started to really strut her stuff. He took one look, totally nonchalant, and said, ‘Looks great, we’ll take it.’ She was happy, he was happy, everyone was happy. The queen of confidence had just come in and put our boundaries to the test, not to mention our fitting-room policy: No trying on lingerie without your own panties still on! It all worked out, though, since they loved the piece and bought it.”
— Cindy, Narcisse, New York City

“Shag had a Valentine’s Day customer last year, a guy, who came in four times in one day — three times with three different ladies, and once by himself, just to chat. Each time, he bought $200+ worth of merchandise for his date. There was a lot of winking and sssh-ing to me behind their backs. He’s a regular now, and I’ve never seen him come in with the same girl — he buys a lot of the same products two or three times. The one time he was alone, I teased him a lot, and he blushed.”
— Elizabeth, Shag Brooklyn, New York City

“A few days before Valentine’s Day, a woman came into our store right as we opened. She was really lovely, but sort of in a rush. She explained that it was her 14th anniversary on February 14, and that she and her husband were going up to Big Sur without their kids, and she wanted to get something special. Not too risque, but sexy and pretty. We settled on this blue nightgown; it’s lacy but comfy, perfect for breakfast in bed on a cliff by the sea.

“Not 10 minutes go by after she leaves, and a man comes in. He, too, was really nice, but sort of in a rush. He explained that it was his 14th anniversary on February 14, and that he and his wife were going up to Big Sur without their kids, and he wants to get her something special. Something comfy and sexy. He looked around for a while and zeroed in on THE SAME BLUE NIGHTGOWN! It was the cutest thing, ever, but oh no. Luckily, I hadn’t restocked her size yet, so I told him that sadly, we were out of mediums, and helped him find something else. It was very sweet, and they really only missed each other by a few minutes.”
— Jessica, Panty Raid Shop, Los Angeles

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