Spotted a hook in the fitting room? Grab it right away
In numerous fitting rooms of clothes stores, you might come across unique features such as hooks or holes in the curtains. These small details, while seemingly insignificant, can have a practical application that could potentially make shopping much more comfortable according to one saleswoman from a high-street clothing chain.
2:27 PM EST, November 6, 2023
A fitting room in a clothes store might simply seem like a straightforward structure, typically comprising several partition walls, a rod to hang clothes, and a curtain or a door. The main aim is to assure privacy to customers while they try on clothes. However, this is not always successfully achieved, particularly when the only safeguard is an insufficiently secure curtain.
Securing Privacy in the Fitting Room
It can be quite discomforting for some individuals when the curtains do not close completely. Due to the ensuing gap, there could be potential for someone to glimpse the customer in the process of changing. So, what can be done to avert such situations? Employ the hidden function that was expounded on TikTok by an employee of a chain store.
The saleswoman who works at Primark, an Irish clothing chain, revealed that their fitting rooms are exceptionally well-equipped to protect the privacy of customers. The curtains have distinctive holes, and special hooks are installed within the cubicle. When you connect them, they prevent anyone from being able to peek inside.
This kind of "lock" has a second purpose as well - it deters other customers from inadvertently opening the curtain when they're searching for an available fitting room.
Inspect the Hanger Closely
"I had no idea", "At last, I can stop incessantly checking the curtain", "Simple yet ingenious", "Every store needs this", and "Finally, shopping can be enjoyable" - these are some of the reactions from surprised internet users. Many are hopeful that other clothing chains will adopt this approach.
You should also pay close attention to the hangers in the fitting room. It has been found that voyeurists use them to carry out unauthorized recordings. Hangers with concealed cameras are being sold, often with the device concealed in a small hole. Thus, it is always wise to examine closely.
