Susan Replies
If you are new it is always going to be very difficult to start with.
but pre-Xmas and Valentine Day are indeed good shopping times for clothes.
That is because there are lots of married guys buying stuff, probably not for their wives but for their mistress/secretary.
The other alternative might be catalogs if you can receive mail.
In terms of makeup.
You may find in the bigger stores it is possible to have a quiet word with one of the assistants.
Possibly say it is for the partner the first time.
If you build up the courage and just be friendly you might be surprised how helpful they are.
Remember they are on bonus for sales and we spend.