Victoria Secret

I used to LOVE Victoria’s Secret and considering our long history, I still do to an extent. I own two credit cards… my bank card, and my VS card. Only my closest and dearest friends have been exposed to my lingerie drawer, and any one of them will tell you that I have a *serious* problem. But my VS card hasn’t gotten nearly as much mileage recently as it used to.
Victoria’s Secret has several collections, and they usually switch out/​update the products in each line about once year. It’s great to have fresh looks and styles, and all loyal customers relish that time of year when their semi annual sale is going on (it’s one of my favorite holidays) and you might score some of last season’s collections at a heavy discount. But the constant product changes are also frustrating, because if you happen to really like the style of a particular item, don’t get used to it and good luck finding it in the future. I also feel like the quality of their products (bra and panty collections) –or at least the ones I have regularly purchased over the past ten or so years of being a loyal and devoted customer– have been going steadily downhill. My bras and panties just aren’t as durable and don’t hold up like they used to! When you are spending this kind of money (semi annual prices only bring VS prices closer to average department store prices), you don’t want to experience quality control issues for at least a fe months.
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As far as the store in Wiregrass Mall is concerned, the store itself is large and clean, but the customer service really depends on the day and time you visit. The sales staff are either right there to assist, or they don’t even notice you exist. The collections are well placed and easy to find, so if you have ever worked in retail or you understand the layout and organization of their products, it’ easy enough to find the stock you are looking for when it’s not out in plain sight. And the register line (s) at most all VS stores (I’ve been to every one in the Tampa Bay area numerous times) can be one of the most frustrating checkout lines I have ever experienced; especially here. They are often long, confusing, and slow moving (if you drive in Tampa, then you’re probably used to that).

Located in Wiregrass Mall, this location is bustling on the weekend and is normally quiet during the week. It is a combo of VS PINK and Victoria’s Secret. It has always been a well stocked location when I have visited and is very well organized. The staff is extremely helpful and there are plenty of employees to help you find what you are looking for. Even when I am toting a coupon for a free pair of undies, I am happily assisted to find what I am looking for! There is normally a bountiful selection of colors and sizes. They will readily order you a certain color/​size if they do not have it in stock with free pickup in store.
The store is located in the center of Wiregrass Mall and you can either find parking along the central mall street (metered) or free parking in the other lots/​parking garage. Dressing rooms can get full on the weekend, but the staff is attentive if you ring the bell. They readily bring new sizes or colors upon request. I like shopping at this location because it is less crowded than others (during the week) and it is easy to locate what you are shopping for.

The staff is not friendly. I’ll make sure to visit the citrus park mall location near my old neighborhood when I want to buy something from VS.

I feel truly uncomphy when I go in places like this cause I feel like im a perv saying ‘HEY THIS IS WHAT TURNS ME ON!’ yet the staff there made me feel at ease and before I knew it I was on my way out with tons off cool bras and undies for my woman: D