While there are some women who love to go shopping, there are others who dread it, and for those people the experience can be really terrifying.
A new poll by True&Co finds:
¡Half of American women say they experience anxiety while shopping.
¡40% absolutely hate shopping for new clothes.
¡13% have actually started crying in the changing room because of their shopping struggles.
¡61% say they struggle to find an item in their size.
¡20% of women say theyâve felt judged about a purchase.
¡43% felt so defeated they simply gave up and left the store.
The stress does vary depending on what women are buying.
¡The most stressful item to shop for is a bra, something 55% of women have anxiety about.
¡Other stressful purchases include:
Jeans (53%)
Swimsuits (52%)
Dress pants / slacks (40%)
Underwear (39%)
Lingerie (38%)
Dresses (37%)
Shoes (37%)
Blouses (36%)
Bodysuits (35%)
Source: SWNS Digital Image Š 2020 Getty Images