I suspect (and I think that applies to any sex) the phrase expects the mindset of a buyer / shopper. Having no say does not imply what one would look for IF s/h

I suspect (and I think that applies to any sex) the phrase expects the mindset of a buyer / shopper. Having no say does not imply what one would look for IF s/he was buying lingerie for someone else, be it a sexy thong or silk boxers. Is the author nudging at the idea that Islamabad's lingerie supplies have been likely choosen by the people running the market imports?