A Texas woman says a shopping trip in Italy turned into an experience she still remembers years later. She claims a boutique employee refused to let her try on or purchase a crochet top because of her size. Her story has struck a chord online, with her July 2026 TikTok video drawing 8 million views.
TikTok creator Erica Wal (@erica_wall) shared the account while reflecting on a vacation she took with three friends three years earlier. According to Wal, the incident happened at a small clothing boutique along the Amalfi Coast, a scenic stretch of southern Italy known for its cliffside villages, luxury shopping, and tourism.
