Hi. I'm refreshing my social world and updating my wardrobe. I could really use your help finding a {insert article(s) of clothing here} to update my look. I like to do {insert two or three things you really enjoy}. Can you suggest some {repeat article(s) of clothing} that will look great and that I'll be able to wear for a while?
She should now engage and start asking you about your social world in order to help you select clothing. It's likely (although not guaranteed) that she'll comment about fun stuff you mention. When she does, that's a clue that she's a little bit interested. Then you can ask her questions back.
When you make your purchase (and for that much help you do need to buy at least one thing), don't buy everything you wanted. Randomly go back to the store to scope out when she's working and talk to her about the things she helped you pick out. Compliment her taste on the thing you bought. Buy another piece from her recommendations. Then ask her for coffee after she's off work.
And that's what you say to the girl in the mall without getting her fired.
Can you pwetty please be my coach?


