Today shopping methods have changed in comparison with the past. You can buy clothes without visiting a shop. Due to advancements in technology and increased competition, customers have the option to buy clothes by just sitting at home. Yes, we are talking about online shopping which is a convenient way to buy clothes and is becoming common now. Everything has its drawbacks so does online shopping. Customers sometimes make mistakes in knowing how the clothes will look in person and how will they fit. They may have to return them and may waste time or money on the clothes that they don’t like. Therefore, customers need to evaluate properly before buying clothes online. Online shopping gives more power to the customers to make a proper choice. When they shop in a store, sometimes sales salesperson tries everything to persuade the customer with various incentives. Sales salesperson may give discounts or other incentives so that customers make a purchase. In contrast to real shopping, online shoppers can select as per their taste and choice with no one around to disturb them. This article will highlight some techniques that will ultimately help you to buy clothes online the right way.
- Know your measurements before buying clothesÂ
Write these measurements on paper (your bust, waist, hips, and limbs) using a measuring tape because you will need to use those measurements during online shopping. In offline shopping, you have the option to try the clothes in real life but you can’t while doing online shopping. So it is better to know about your measurements so that the clothes purchased by you will fit you well. By doing so you will not regret your decision and can prevent the chaos of returning or replacing.
- Use filters while buying clothes onlineÂ
After knowing your size another thing you can do is to apply a filter on the website. Most shopping websites provide you the option of filtering the products by size, brands, colours, price, and other parameters. In this way, you will not waste your time seeing the products that you don’t want. Suppose you want boys autumn outfit of XL size under 2000 rupees, then apply a filter of male outfits, XL size, and price below rupees 2000.
- Know your styleÂ
To make your decision easier to make, you should make sure that what style you like and which one you don’t like. You can take a look at your closet to know which style you like to wear the most. To figure out what style will suit you, you can get help by visiting a retail shop. Retail shops have full-sized mirrors where you can try different styles and evaluate them. In this way, without actually buying the clothes you can get an idea about choosing an appropriate style for you. If you do find anything beautiful in the store you may bring that home otherwise you can purchase online as you will have an idea about the styles.
- Mind the material of the clothÂ
Material is one of the most crucial elements that need your attention before buying clothes online. Since you can’t see and feel the fabric, you have to go to the description of the product. There, you can get information about the fabrics used to make the cloth. A customer should always consider the weight- light, medium, or chunky, especially when buying winter wear. The material of the cloth decides the overall look and feel of it including its value, durability stretchability. Before buying clothes online, think about when to wear them and how you will wear them. So that you can choose fabrics for the clothes that you are going to buy. If you prefer sustainable fabrics you can go for recycled cotton, organic linen, etc. If you want to buy clothes that won’t shrink in the dryer, you can buy clothes made of cotton or polyester glands.
- No online returns, only keepingÂ
Many stores on the internet don’t offer free returns which mean that customers have to pay shipping bills if something needs to be fixed. To make sure that you will not have to spend your money on such wasteful activity, you should be 100% confident that the cloth purchased by you is perfect. Check the product photos with a tooth comb, and check out seams, stitching, and overall construction. If you still have any doubts, you can read its reviews. Only proceed in the case if you are fully convinced about its quality, fit, and style. It is also suggested that you should buy clothes only from reputable clothing brand platforms that provide easy exchange and returns.
- Ask for recommendations for the latest clothing trendsÂ
Before you explore clothes in online shopping stores, get recommendations from your friends who know the latest clothing trends. They can tell about their favourite brands and the clothes which are in trend. Suppose you want to explore sportswear sets for boys, in that case, you can look around and read some blogs and fashion forums to know which kinds of sportswear are trending in the fashion world.
- Read the customer reviewsÂ
Before buying any item online, you should always read some customers’ reviews. Since other people have bought the items and know how well the item works, they can give you an idea about the worth of the product. There are chances that some persons may not like the product for them and give negative reviews. These negative reviews are not for the item itself but they are just because of the persons who didn’t like the product. The reviews that deserve your attention are the ones that tell about the fabric of the cloth, does the fabric shrinks in the dryer, did the colour fades away after washing.
You should know that some online shopping sites take a long shipping time (several weeks). Their customers receive products of lower quality than those shown on the page. Be careful when ordering products from such websites. Also, don’t get carried away with the items which are cheaply priced. They may be cheaply made which won’t fit correctly and may not be durable. To prevent any problems, always check the estimated shipping time and read customer reviews. While buying from an online store, check that they have a customer service number and a physical address. Avoid buying from them if they don’t have them.
