Chapter 15: A Mortifying Measurement
The Measurement
I crouched low and shivering, still completely naked, shaking my head in disbelief. My hands were wedged tightly between my thighs as I huddled on the cold floor, silently praying for a miracle. After a bit there was a knock at the door.
“Knock-knock!” Julie chirped.
“Yes?” I answered the salesgirl anxiously.
But instead of a response, I heard the unmistakable sound of a key sliding into the lock.
“What—hey!” I yelped, just as the door popped open and Julie waltzed in. I scrambled backward, my back hitting the wall. “What’re you... I’m na—I'm not dressed!”
“Not a problem,” she said without batting an eyelash, as if it was standard procedure for her. In her hand was a measuring tape and a clipboard. On the clipboard was a sheet of paper with a drawing of the outline of a female figure. “We just need to get you sized properly. Head to toe. Nothing to be embarrassed about.”
“Oh! Please, I don’t need... at least let me get dressed first...” I stammered.
Julie smiled. “No need for that, honeybun. Nothing I’ve never seen before, so there’s no need to be bashful. Besides, it’s much easier to get exact measurements this way. While you're naked. Now be a good boy and stand up straight for me, hmm?”
With a pitiful groan, I rose slowly, keeping both hands firmly clamped over my modesty as if my life depended on it. I stared straight ahead, face burning, as Julie casually left the door cracked open. Naturally, Becky, Brenda, and the young teens needed no further invitation. The door creaked wider as their grinning faces peeking over each other’s shoulders. Of course, Julie made no effort to discourage them.
Trying (and failing) to suppress her smirk, Julie knelt behind me and gently lifted my right heel. “Hold the end of the tape with your heel, dear. Let’s see how tall we are.” She stood and extended the tape to the top of my head. “Stand tall now... aaand... five-nine and a half. Excellent!” She looked around. “Shoot, I forgot the scale. Don’t go anywhere,” she said with a wink, already halfway out the door.
“It’s okay!” I called back anxiously. “Why do you need my... I weigh one thirty-fi—”
“I’ll be right back! It’s best to weigh you while you’re naked!” she hollered from the sales floor, much louder than necessary.
The giggling girls continued to hang about the doorway while I waited impatiently for the salesgirl. I turned my back to them and bent to a crouch. It was a full five minutes before Julie returned.
“Sorry for the delay,” she said, stepping back in with the scale. “I had to help another customer. But don’t worry, I’m all yours now.”
Wonderful.
She set the scale on the floor and motioned for me to step up. When I did, she announced what I already knew. “One thirty-five. Five-nine and a half, one-thirty-five,” she said, scribbling onto the clipboard. She looked up at the girls. “Excuse me, but could I trouble one of you girls to write down this information for me as I call it out?”
Becky jumped at the opportunity, gleefully entering the room and taking the clipboard. I stood helplessly, still covering myself as best I could, while Becky took her place beside Julie—both clearly reveling in the moment.
“Okay, let’s get your neck size, sweetie. Chin up,” Julie said, gently tilting my head with her fingertips. “Once we get all your measurements, you can go to our website and do your lingerie shopping online... looks like fourteen inches exactly. You have a lovely, slender swan neck.” I groaned softly.
"Now, I’ll need you to hold your arms straight out to your sides, sweetheart, so we can get your chest size.”
“Please,” I whispered, “just... let me put something on.”
Julie rolled her eyes like I was being dramatic. “Now, now, we’ve been over this. Your measurements are much more accurate when you’re nice and naked. Now be a good boy and make this easy for me. Arms out. Nice and straight, like you’re ready to take off.”
I glanced at Brenda and saw the unspoken command in her eyes. With a defeated sigh, I knew what I had to do. Slowly, painfully, I moved my hands from my crotch, exposing myself to the full view—and full judgment—of the room.
“Atta boy,” Julie said with a grin. I caught her eyes flicking down to where my hands had just been. Her smirk widened, unmistakably amused by the view. “See how easy that was? Now let’s get these arms up," she said as she took hold of each of my arms and lifted them up. “There we go—flying position. Hold that pose... perfect!”
She slipped behind me for the chest measurement, most assuredly to give the girls an unobstructed view of my exposed genitals. Becky and Brenda had seen me naked before, but they were grinning brightly, as their enjoyment of my humiliation seemed to have no limits. The young teenyboppers were grabbing onto each other and giggling uncontrollably. It was all I could do to keep from running off.
“Thirty-two inches,” Julie announced. She walked around and gave my chest an appraising look. “That’s a double A cup, for sure.” Another wave of laughter, while Becky dutifully jotted it down.
“Okay,” she continued. “Let’s get your waist size now. I’ll need you to hold your arms up high in the air. It’s best to get the waist measurement while you’re all stretched out, in case you ever want to wear a corset.” I grudgingly raised my arms slightly. “All the way up, please,” Julie directed. Reluctantly, I obeyed. "Now interlock your fingers and face your palms to the sky... no, turn them up, so your body will be nice and taut... there you go, perfect... you’re all stretched out now... I must compliment you on your hygiene... you have such lovely, smooth underarms.”
The giggling intensified. It was true; while I’d started to grow hair elsewhere, my armpits were still as smooth as a child’s.
She walked behind me to take the measurement, affording the other girls what for them was I’m sure a very entertaining view. “Twenty-eight inches." After a pause, she said, “With a corset I think you’ll have a lovely hourglass figure.”
I dropped my arms again, my hands snapping back over my crotch like magnets. Julie came back around and faced me.
“Okay, we’re almost done. I just need to measure your hips so your panties will be properly sized.” I groaned softly to myself as Julie knelt once more. She looked up at me. “You’ll need to hold your arms up and out of the way, sweetie.”
With a defeated sigh, I crossed my arms over my chest and tried to pretend I wasn’t standing there naked, being sized for panties. I felt the tape wrap around my hips. Her eyes were no more than two inches from my penis as she purposefully scrutinized her objective—and at that moment, I don’t think it was the tape. As she stood up, she couldn’t suppress another smirk, only now it was more pronounced.
“Definitely an extra small,” was her stinging remark. While everyone laughed, she gave my flushed face a sympathetic pat. “There, that wasn’t so bad, now, was it?”
As everyone trickled out, still laughing, Julie turned back and chirped, “Be right back with your bra and panties!”
The door clicked shut, and I locked it in a hurry. I leaned against it, face in my palms, and muttered into my hands.
“Oh... my... fucking... God.”
Bra and Panties
My reprieve was short-lived. Barely two minutes had passed when Julie’s hand appeared over the dressing room door, holding a pair of lavender-colored lace panties.
“Would you try these on for me, please?”
Shuddering, I took the panties and gingerly slipped them on. They hugged me a little too well. I winced as I glanced downward.
“Well?” Julie’s voice was expectant.
“They’re... fine,” I answered meekly.
Next came the matching bra, casually tossed over the top of the door as if it were a common t-shirt. “Don’t forget your bra,” came the cheery voice from the other side of the door.
I reluctantly slid the shameful garment off the door and stared at it like it might bite me. I had no idea how the straps worked. Julie, sensing my struggle, piped up again.
“Slip your arms through the openings, sweetheart, then clasp it in the back. Would you like some help?”
“No!” I blurted out quickly. “I mean... I can do it." After a struggle, I finally managed to secure it. I felt ridiculous, and more than a little humiliated.
“How are we doing in there?” asked the all-too-helpful Julie.
“Fine. They fit fine. Really. I’ll take them... please. If that’s what you want.”
There was a brief pause.
Maybe she's done? Maybe this is the end of it?
“Just to be sure, I think we should have a look in the mirror.”
Of course she does.
I closed my eyes for a moment to gather myself. Then I opened the door.
“Oh, you look adorable,” Julie gushed. “Do you feel as sexy as you look?”
I didn’t dignify that with a response. I power-walked toward the mirror, wishing I had a paper bag for my head.
As expected, I was met by a growing crowd of grinning faces. Becky and Brenda were beaming, their amusement seemingly limitless. The teenage girls were practically bouncing with glee. The tall blonde customer observed from a distance, looking thoroughly entertained. And now, because this clearly wasn’t humiliating enough, another saleslady and two new customers had stopped their browsing to watch.
When I reached the mirror, the girls formed a semicircle around me, looking on with great amusement. Julie sidled up to me. “Oh yes, this is definitely you,” she said, adjusting the lace along the bra cups. “Lavender is such a lovely color on you, don’t you think so?”
“Yes... I mean, no... I mean—I’ll take them... please!”
The two new customers had wandered closer, whispering to each other with amused interest. I needed to get out of sight immediately. I spun and bolted toward the dressing room, desperate for cover. But to my horror, the door was closed—and locked. Someone was inside. In a mini-panic, I looked around for another dressing room, but there was none to be found. I knocked frantically on the door.
“Excuse me, but can I get in there?” I asked anxiously.
A woman’s voice replied, “I beg your pardon, young man, but I’m busy in here.” The occupant paused and peeked at me over the door, looking me up and down. Tall Blonde Lady from before. Grinning widely, she calmly said, “She’s right, you know. It is a lovely color on you.”
My nightmare was reaching a fever pitch. I stood stiffly by the door, one arm crossed over my chest, the other shielding the front of the panties. It wasn’t until later, replaying the scene in my mind, that it struck me: I was striking the exact pose any modest girl in my situation probably would’ve assumed. And once that realization sank in, it only deepened my shame.
Eventually, the lady emerged with a wink, and I scrambled inside, slamming the door. I breathed a sigh of relief like never before. But then I realized—my clothes were still missing. I poked my head above the door and looked around, but they were nowhere to be seen. I spotted Julie a few yards away. She was still grinning.
“May I please have my clothes now?” I called out to her.
“Sure!” came Julie’s cheerful voice. “I’ll get them for you. First, though, hand me your bra and panties, and I’ll wrap them up for you.”
Naked Again
I sighed and peeled off the offending garments. They were snatched from the door in a blink, and once again I was left naked and waiting... and waiting... and waiting... and waiting...
“Excuse me?” I shouted, now with impertinence. “I’m still waiting for my clothes!”
“Sorry, I’m helping another customer," Julie called back. "Your clothes are hanging on the rack with the babydolls. You’ll have to get them yourself.”
I groaned. I should have known it would come to that. Peeking out, I scanned the store. I had no idea what a babydoll even was, but clearly I wasn’t going to find my outfit without parading naked through the store. Desperate, I grabbed a tennis shoe. I held it over my genitals, which easily fit inside the opening of the shoe. Then I made a break for it.
The store exploded in laughter. Out of the corner of my eye I saw several people peering through the window—one of them pointing at me with glee. I darted from rack to rack, searching for anything that resembled my clothes. No luck. Tall Blonde Lady was headed toward the dressing room again, and I barely beat her to it, slamming the door and screaming: “Please! Someone just bring me my fucking clothes!”
The Teddy
There was silence. Then, ominously... the fuchsia teddy was slowly sliding over the top of the door. Becky’s voice followed. “That’s no way for a young lady to talk. Now put on your new teddy and let’s go home.”
“Oh, shit,” I muttered to myself. I pulled the teddy off the door and leaned against the wall, feeling hopeless. “Ohhh, shit.”
“Open the door!” Becky demanded.
In a rush, I pulled the teddy on—again—and turned the knob. Becky burst in, holding a shopping bag.
“If you’d just asked nicely,” she teased, “I would’ve given these to you.” She showed me the contents—my shorts, t-shirt, underpants—and then she dropped in my shoes and the frilly socks.
“Let’s go,” she said with a smile.
“Oh God, please, Beck! I can’t—not in the mall!”
Becky simply tugged at my elbow. I pulled loose and tentatively ventured out of the dressing room. Once again, I was the center of attention. I briskly walked toward the exit. But there was Julie, waving merrily from behind the counter.
“Yoo-hoo! Don’t forget to pay for your lingerie, sir!” she called, delighting in every word
I gave Brenda a desperate look. She smiled and nodded toward the counter. Becky reached into the shopping bag, retrieved the credit card, and handed it to Julie. She took an unusually long time to complete the transaction while I stood there, mortified to the max.
At last, the smiling Julie handed me the pink bag containing my new bra and panty set. The bag had giant “VS” logo emblazoned on both sides. “Thank you so much,” she said. “You’re my new favorite customer. Please come back soon. I’ll be happy to help you any time.”
I turned to leave, and Becky jabbed me in the ribs. “Thank her for her help.”
"Thank you for your help,” I mumbled, trying not to cry.
“Oh, trust me,” Julie said, her smile wicked, “the pleasure was all mine.”
The walk through the mall was its own special kind of torment. Becky and Brenda each gripped a hand, towing me along at their leisurely, agonizing pace while the two young girls trailed behind, giggling openly. I tried to hurry us along, desperate to escape the gawking eyes around us, but my sister and Brenda held me back—even pausing at one point to casually order ice cream.
By the time we finally reached the exit, I’d lost track of how many people had stared, whispered, pointed, or laughed. I heard one wolf whistle, an “Oh, how darling!” from a passing group of women, and—just to seal my humiliation—a booming female voice that echoed off the high ceilings: “Look at the pretty boy in the lingerie!” I must have turned every shade of red imaginable during that public display.
When we stepped outside, the two teenagers lingered at the entrance, watching as we crossed the parking lot. Even after I scrambled into the car and pulled the door shut, the sound of their giggling voices still rang in my ears.