Unisex Changing Rooms and Bathing Suit Shopping: A Closer Look

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Would you try on a bathing suit in a store that only had a uni-sex changing room? The answer for many is a firm yes, and here is why.

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The Unisex Trend: Many stores today have opted for unisex changing rooms. These facilities often provide more privacy than male-only spaces due to the multiple changing stalls available. Since all changing rooms are gender-neutral, they are also more accessible to everyone. Some stores have even gone a step further by ensuring that changing rooms are closer to the menswear section, making it a more convenient option for shoppers.

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Privacy and Comfort in Unisex Changing Rooms

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Despite the trend, many still appreciate the added privacy of gender-segregated changing rooms. However, as we have seen, unisex changing rooms can still offer a high level of privacy, especially when equipped with doors that lock and extend from the floor to well over the average person's head. These features ensure that no prying eyes can peek in.

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Example of Privacy: During my experience, I have tried on bathing suits in unisex changing rooms and found them to be satisfactory. The doors were always locked and the spaces were adequately sized with walls extending to about 7.5 feet tall. These dimensions made it almost impossible to see someone trying on a bathing suit, but the conversations within the rooms could still be heard through the locked doors.

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A Real-Life Bathroom Suit Shopping Experience

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One particular experience stands out in my mind. I was shopping for bathing suits at a store with a unisex changing room when a sales associate suggested a new brand that seemed interesting. She guided me through trying on a few different styles and sizes. As I prepared to try on a bikini, another sales rep brought a mother and her daughter into the same changing room.

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I heard the conversation between the mother and daughter, discussing the sudden change in the daughter's bust size and how they looked great. This unexpected and candid conversation threw me off a bit and made it difficult for me to accurately try on the bathing suit. The sales rep returned to check on me, and upon hearing a conversation from the adjacent changing room, she suggested I open the door for her to check the fit.

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Reluctantly, I stayed in a more private state, opened the door, and apologized for the delay. The rep, smiling, said, 'I heard too, didn’t we?' She continued her professional demeanor and liked the fit, which led me to purchase all three colors.

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Conclusion

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While the idea of trying on a bathing suit in a unisex changing room may seem less traditional, it is a perfectly viable option. With the right privacy measures in place, such as properly locking the door and having appropriate height walls, a unisex changing room can offer all the privacy and comfort a shopper needs. The experience I had was not the only one, and many others have shared similar stories, making the unisex changing room a practical and inclusive solution for all shoppers.

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Would you try on a bathing suit in a unisex changing room? Share your thoughts on this trend in the comments below!