https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:57:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs#post-344845 Thu, 05 May 2011 18:00:36 +0000 Jyoti 344845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone! Some really great information!</p> <p>I will be working weekends at a sort of "destination" mall, and from my personal experience, its really, really busy on weekends-- no parking and precious little room to move in some stores.</p> <p>What makes it difficult is I like the commission-based store better, but I definitely don't want to work in an environment where all the co-workers don't like each other!</p> <p>Thanks guys! &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs#post-344631 Thu, 05 May 2011 05:47:19 +0000 marianna 344631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Taylor -- because you will be working so few hours, the $11.50 an hour job is a better bet. There is no guarantee in a commission environment and it is more stressful and cut-throat. If this job is just for extra cash and fun, and you don't want the stress of competing for a sale, definitely go for the hourly pay job. I work in a commission environment but I work 40 hours/week so it makes sense for me financially... but it is not a walk in the park. Co-workers become evil enemies when it comes to making money! Sad but true. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs#post-344616 Thu, 05 May 2011 04:15:40 +0000 lyn* 344616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never worked in a clothing store, but it would also depend on the kind of person you are... I was at a very small store that was on commission and there was a big sale so I made a big purchase. I just said this one girl helped me because I've seen her there a lot before and she's very shy. I felt kinda bad for her I don't think commission sales would be a good idea for someone who is quiet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs#post-344615 Thu, 05 May 2011 04:10:49 +0000 taylor 344615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Due to the fact that you will be working so little I would take the 11:50 an hr, job. It would be hard to make a commission working 1 to 2 days...also that may take the fun out...trying to make that sale!</p> <p>I quite my retail job a bit ago after 5 yrs. I also worked very little because I am a hair stylist...but it was at my favorite Ann Taylor store and it totally fed my shopping addiction and I loved it! Keep it fun/light and don't take anything to serious!<br /> good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs#post-344612 Thu, 05 May 2011 03:56:02 +0000 elpgal 344612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any advice but you mentioned you can work only a few shifts. Will you have the option of working shifts with higher revenues (evenings/weekends, I am assuming)? That might be something to keep in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs#post-344563 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:33:14 +0000 Angie 344563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope that Marianna and Taylor chime in. They work in fashion retail and will have great insight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-retail-jobs#post-344549 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:18:59 +0000 Jyoti 344549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey guys!</p> <p>So I decided to get a retail job to help pay for my upcoming trip and for my shopping addiction. I've been offered 2 jobs, and although I'm pretty sure I've made a decision, I just wanted some feedback on working on commission VS flat rate, seeing as how I haven't really had a traditional job before.</p> <p>So one store offered me $11.50, and the other offered a base rate of $9.00 or commission, which varies from 5%-10%, depending on how much the transaction is. From the impression I got, I'd say the average commission is about 7-8%, and the price point of most items in the store is probably from $100-$200.</p> <p>I don't have the time to work many shifts, so it'll be maybe 1-2 a week.</p> <p>Does anybody have any experience with this sort of thing? (Also I'm not sure if this is OT or not, but it does have to do with fashion!)</p> <p>And if anyone remembers my eBay H&amp;M maxi dilemma, I found it for $30 and bought it! I will do a WIW as soon as I go down to the States and retrieve it. xD </p>