Jerrie's Shop — Local services in Town of Oyster Bay

My experience at Jerrie’s Shop (bathing suit store in Woodbury):

I was told about 10 times, during my 45 minutes there, that the pieces I was holding were not part of the sale. Each time I said, “understood.”

I tried on a bathing suit and as I was looking at myself in the mirror and talking to my sister about the bathing suit, I was approached by one of their sale’s staff and told that I needed a larger size. I could see two other employees standing in the corner of the dressing room, staring at me and rolling their eyes. I began to tell her that I didn’t think I needed a different size, she cut me off and said, “no, you do.” She came back a minute later with the larger size. Please note that this input was unsolicited. I never asked for their opinion or for them to grab me a different size.

My fitting room curtain was abruptly opened by the sales staff while I was undressed. I explained that I was uncomfortable with her doing that, her response, “I am used to seeing women naked.”

I was stared down the entire time and when I asked a question about a bathing suit bottom, I was yelled at and the response was, “No! That one is not extra coverage!”

I showed my sister a dress and explained to her that it was too big for me, the owner, Marna Hann, looked at me and yelled, “Trust me that fits you!” and she rolled her eyes. Again, I didn’t ask for her input or opinion. I wasn’t even addressing her. I was talking to my sister.

I felt like I was in the twilight zone. How do 4 women get away with this type of behavior? Did I do something wrong? Luckily my sister witnessed it and validated everything I felt and experienced, and then I read the online reviews and more validation……..Read all of the reviews!!!

DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY at a store that intentionally body shames women and treats women with absolute disrespect and borderline harrasment. I should’ve spent my money elsewhere. There isn’t a single brand they sell that you cannot find at Everything But Water, Nordstrom’s, Saks or Bloomies. Marna if you are reading this, I wonder what the brands you sell would have to say about your behavior? Taking into consideration the importance of body positivity, inclusivity and respect, wonder how they would feel about you, your partner and employees, representing their brand and products?

Maybe those brands need a...

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience at The Jerrie Shop in Woodbury was so appalling I felt compelled to speak up. From the moment I walked in, I was completely ignored by the owner- despite the store being empty. I spent nearly 20 minutes trying to get her attention while she stood there doing absolutely nothing. When I finally did get her to acknowledge me, she was unbelievably rude and dismissive.

I asked if a bikini top came in another size, and instead of helping, she led me to one-pieces and bluntly told me I was “too large” to look good in any of her bikinis. Excuse me? Does she even want customers? The judgmental side-eyes, the condescending tone- every time I picked something up, it was “That’s not for you.” I’m sorry, but I didn’t walk into your store to be insulted.

The final straw was when I asked if a one-piece came in a small and she laughed in my face. Actually laughed. It was humiliating and completely uncalled for. I walked out immediately and will never return. I don’t know how this shop is still in business with an owner who treats potential customers this way. Completely deterring and disgusting behavior. Avoid...

My mother is visiting and she went in here shopping for a bathing suit. I couldn't believe what she had told me about her experience, but it seems to line up perfectly with the other reviews here. The sales lady (likely the owner) walked in to my mom's dressing room sounding very congested, my mom was nervous and asked her if she had a cold. The lady stormed out saying "I'll get out of your face" and left. My mom wound up buying a bathing suit (although she's regretting it the more she thinks about how she was spoken to) - when she was paying, she saw the lady walk by and told her she wasn't insulting her, she was just worried bc she had just gotten over being sick. The lady YELLED at my mom, actually arguing with her.. the customer! Who does that?! I'm sure the only reason they've stayed in business is due to the limited options for swimwear this time of the year. If you need to shop here, bring your...