Why it’s a nightmare: Comments or displays that offend can alienate customers. How to prevent/recover:
A regular bra can be a little loose in the band or a little tight in the cup, and the customer might still buy it. A corset top, however, must be borderline surgical. If it gaps at the top edge, the customer fears a nip slip. If it pinches her ribs, she can’t breathe. If the boning warps, she looks lumpy. The salesman has to help the customer into the corset, lace it up (often with satin ribbons that tangle), and then stand there while the customer does a “bend test” to see if her breasts stay covered. the lingerie salesman s worst nightmare top