Staff bra sizes on display at Swedish lingerie shop (Safe, no pics)

The Swedish branch of a Scandinavian lingerie chain is under fire after making employees wear name tags displaying both their bust circumferences and cup sizes.​

http://www.thelocal.se/37084/20111101/#

Don't know how to post the whole article, but here are some highlights:

”We have dirty old men coming into the shop looking at my cup size. Why should everyone get to know that? Guys selling underwear don't have to show their size,” one anonymous employee told union paper Handelsnytt earlier this year.

The tags were first introduced three years ago. They display both the wearer's bust circumference and cup size.

Susann Haglund, CEO of Change, told Handelsnytt in January that the tags had been suggested by the employees themselves.​

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According to Haglund, they are there to aid customers in their choice by showing them what size might be right for what body shape. ​

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”I don't get why this would be seen as demeaning in any way. I am sure there are those that feel that way, but it is completely voluntary to wear a name tag with your cup size,” she said SR. ​

Those silly silly Swedes... what will they come up with next?​

 

They should take it further. Susann Haglund should advertise what style of vagina she has for those interested in buying their sweetie something to enhance their camel toe - I understand men like those almost as much as they like tits, or maybe more.
What are they doing in the condom section? yes I agree, male staff members should show true penis size to help customers. Equality.

 

And this is problem only for small-sized breast owners, who may be exaggerating with their bras a little? It's rather difficult to hide your real size much anyway unless you're wearing a tent.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLPPTbb4W3Q
Some of these are quite scarey, if I had a willy, I wouldnt be wanting to get it near them
A tribute to Susann Haglund
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Doris -seems an awfull lot of women wear the wrong sizes because they have not been measured properly. The staff seemed more upset about the dirty old men gawping at them. If a man wants to buy his partner a bra, then try offering to take in the laundry one day and check the size on the label - or borrow a favorite for the day and ask the shop assistant what they have in that size etc.

 

I don't see the problem with it as long as it is voluntary.

I think men should have to wear the same tag for dick size.

Heh, it would make the bar scene a lot more interesting.

 

Funny song.

It's definitely an agony to wear the wrong size bras. My husband would never buy me bras, so I'm not familiar with this problem men have. I don't think they can get perfect results however, even though the sales ladies would show their sizes openly. It is useless info, but I wouldn't go as far as to say, it's too personal. There's just no point to showing it, you can hardly find a match among the personnel to fit in exactly same size as your partner. Maybe men would get close enough, if they could feel the breasts to determine the right size...

 

The Rigby and Pellar ladies would never have stood for a cop a feel moment - no. Think of all the perverts using that one as an excuse - I need to feel the size. Just offer return and exchange if they get it wrong.
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A handy guide for men - in plenty of time for xmas



Advice For Men




At Rigby & Peller we realise that while buying lingerie for the lady in your life can be one of the most romantic gestures you could ever do, it can be a daunting task. It is sometimes difficult to know where to start, that is why we have many men who email us or call us seeking our expert advice. We've been told that we have helped to save marriages, avoid divorces and even helped to avoid bodily harm.
Your special lady could be easily offended if you bought her briefs which were too big or a bra which was too small.
We have put together a list of hints, tips and advice which we hope will help you make the right purchase. (Don't worry though, if somehow we do get it wrong, all purchases are returnable, exchangeable and refundable.)
General Enquiry Book Appointment
If you find that after looking through the following information you find you are still not sure about what to buy, please send us an email to info@rigbyandpeller.com or call us on 0845 076 5545.
Underwear Colour

If you take a look into your partner's wardrobe, you should be able to spot her favourite colours. This should give you an indication of what colour lingerie she would most like to receive.
Bra Size


To keep your gift a secret you should sneak a peek at the label in her favourite bra and brief. Then she'll be pleasantly surprised when you get it right.

Remember to ask in store, or email us for advice on sizing as brands do vary.

Lingerie Style

Size is one thing, but it's not enough. The style is just as important.
As a rule of thumb we advise purchasing something pretty, feminine and sexy.
Women generally don't find practical bras a romantic gift.
If your partner has purchased lingerie from us before, have a look at what brand(s) she has previously purchased as this will give you a good idea of her preferred style or what she knows suits her.
To pick the right bra you should also take a good look at what she's wearing most. Does she prefer tight clothing, deep necklines or loose clothing?
Here are brief descriptions of the kinds of bras we have available:





Balcony or Half Cup Bra

The design of this style of bra provides a fabulous shape and a more enhanced cleavage. We don't recommend this style for ladies with a bust size over a D cup.
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Wired Bra

Underwired bras support and give a smooth line while holding the breasts within the cups.
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Full Cup Bra

This style of bra is recommended for women with fuller bust, we recommend this style for women with an DD cup upwards for best support for everyday wear.
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Padded Plunge or Push Up Bra

An underwired balcony bra will push the bust up to give a beautiful cleavage. This style of bra has a low neck line.
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Strapless Bra

Strapless bras or bras with removable straps will enable your partner to wear outfits without straps.
View all

 

Maybe.

On the other hand, and using a phrase from Wedding Crashers, there are a lot guys that prefer their women to be built for speed and not for comfort.

As such, I make it a rule to never sleep with a woman (for more than one night, anyway) that can smother me with her anatomy.

Lingerie, like just about everything else women do, typically has more to do with other women (or themselves) than men.

 

'I have to issue a disclaimer that my opinions are those of a former "exotic dancer" who at one time was well paid to flaunt my 34D breasticles.'

Shop assistants are notoriously well if not over paid.

on the topic of men in such departments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE94JUrpyfY​

 

Shop assistants are over paid? Never knew one that made more than 25-30k a year at most. The ones I have known were lucky to make a tad above minimum wage.

Why is it that when I watched that you tube, I guess it's Father Ted (the lead priest) looks like Newt Gingrich to me?

 

Taking the michael hun on their wages - normaly minimum - unlike exotic dancers - I assume.
I dont know this Newt, but yes it is the lovely late Father Ted. I am sure he wasnt there shopping for Mrs Doyle. Oh the fear of the ladies underware department!

 

Who is Michael Hun? And you may argue but everywhere I have lived in the US clerks make minimum and the lucky ones make a tad bit more. That's why MOST store theft comes from within. I've also worked as a clerk and in management. While working management we were taught that at least 25% of staff would steal something at one point or another. Managers mostly make a base pay of 30-40k a year and get bonuses for sales and loss prevention (carrying good audits). My step brother has spent 10 years as a manager of a big box store (Meijer's) and makes less than 50k/yr and that includes bonuses.

And exotic dancers live on tips granted they can make great money on tips , especially on the private lap dances and some get paid for touring a portion of the door. From what I have been told.

So for a woman with the talent and assets and doesn't care looking at it as just a job, would probably make more FAR more dancing.

 

Taking the Michael - taking the mickey - taking the piss - lampooning.
Bet the sales ladies mentioned get no tips whatsoever. One company I worked for, you were not allowed to take tips, but if offered, we were told to take them and hand them over 'for the good of the company'. (Mind, they also told us that if there was a fire, we had to stand next to our tills and defend them until someone was sent by management to escort us out.) No they did not make tip money out of me because I just would say I am not allowed to accept - but if you wish to donate it to the company.....

 

Not a dancer, worked in night clubs - 'for the good of the company' didnt mean us wage slaves.
Did cover for silver service once, and the gentlemen having lunch - hummm. They seemed to be 'fair sports'. When they asked if they could buy me a drink, I said, thankyou, I will go and ask in the kitchen. It was the first time the kitchen staff there had ever been bought a drink by a customer. They came to the kitchen door looking somewhat suprised but happy, and raised a glass to their patrons. Heck. It was going on expences anyway - and they left an extremely large tip to boot.
Have you tipped a sales assistant lately?

 

Very humorous story there and no I can'r say I have tipped a sales assistant lately except to tel them to keep the change change. It's not much but......

 

Well when you have really bad credit like I do it's either buy a Walmart prepaid credit card (which I do have for emergencies) or cash. I'm not rich, in fact with the health issues I am barely making it. But, I'll still tell them to keep the coins if it's under 50 cents. I know it's not much and to me it does add up, it's just I have always been that way.

 

I won about six quid on a lottery, and took in the sales girl a bar of chocolate. She had to fight the machine to get it out asit was stuck, and I said at the time it must be a winner. I did tell her if it had been millions, I would have oicked her up in a limo and taken her to lunch.