Online clothing: the guide to make no mistake!
After a long period of quarantine, each of us has had to seriously reevaluate online shopping.
Even the most diehard have had to adapt to the "only form of purchase" available to rediscover themselves at the end of the big fans of internet shopping.
But although buying online brings a whole series of advantages such as avoiding queues, confusion, absence of sizes and colors, at the same time it has the disadvantage of not being able to try on the garments before buying them and we often make mistakes in evaluation that force us to make that that we bought.
Here is a guide to online shopping: 7 golden rules to make no mistake and become an e-commerce professional!
Before taking action, check out the trends for spring / summer 2020:
1. Compare the prices on the original sites
If the site you are shopping on is a retailer of multiple brands, search the brand's original site for the same product and compare prices and offers.
You may find that it is an item from a past collection and at that point you may find it at an outlet even at half price. If you are not familiar with the site on which you buy and you have doubts about the authenticity of the garment, check on the brand's website that there are the same models and the same color variations!
For example, this Guess dress can be found on Amazon for around € 30
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2. Put the items in the cart and ... wait!
Leaving the items you intend to buy in the cart has two benefits: first of all, it allows you to reflect a little on what to do. Leave them for a week, if after seven days you are still convinced that you want to buy them, go ahead.
In addition, e-ecommerce companies themselves often contact you by e-mail offering you advantageous offers and discounts to entice you to complete the purchase.
The risk? That the garment in question runs out but online shopping uses algorithms that offer you similar garments by model or color.
3. Sign up for the newsletter and write reviews
First rule of saving: when you buy on a site, register and subscribe to the newsletter.
Almost all e-commerce stores give you a 10 to 20% discount on your first purchase.
If, on the other hand, it is not the first time you buy on a site, look carefully among the e-mails received (even in spam) you may find a discount code or a promotion in progress on the site that interests you.
In addition, some websites award you bonus points if you leave reviews, useful for users who, like you, want an opinion before buying.
4. Look at the size guide and measure yourself
Buying online, especially on an unfamiliar site, could be a flop when it comes to fit.
Each brand and model have different sizes and some garments do not have indicative photos with the models, so it is really difficult to choose the perfect size.
First, when it is present, watch the demonstration video. Seeing the models in motion will help you understand how the dress moves on your body.
As for the size, usually each product has a size chart that in cm indicates the measurements of the breast, waist and hips. Take a tape measure and measure yourself! Mark your measurements and keep them as a guide every time you shop online. You will see that it will be really difficult to make mistakes!
A holy hand also for the comfortable sizes that often buy an XXL and find themselves in front of a skimpy dress.
Boohoo Curve elegant suit for € 21
5. Watch out for fabrics
Not being able to touch the clothes we buy online, it is essential to inquire about the fabrics.
Would you spend € 100 for a beautiful dress but of a poor fabric that makes you sweat like crazy?
Of course not!
That's why if the title of the product page says "silk dress" or "linen" you simply don't trust it!
Read the whole description and read the composition and details of the dress. You would risk buying a dress that you thought was made of viscose only to discover that it is 90% polyester.
Which, especially in summer, is really uncomfortable because it doesn't let the skin breathe. Better to spend a few euros more for a fresh and natural fabric, like this 100% cotton shirt dress, on Asos for € 47.99
Read also: How to be chic in hot weather
6. Second hand: it suits the wallet and the environment
If you are a true fashion addicted, you too dream of a wardrobe full of high fashion wonders, but as we all know, we can't all afford it. Besides, you know very well that you often buy without ever wearing and many clothes remain there with tags. Reason for which is very easy to find practically new second hand clothes!
Bags, shoes, coats and clothes of excellent quality and luxurious brands are no longer a "utopia thanks to second-hand e-commerce such as Lampoo.it where you can find luxury clothes and accessories for special occasions or simply to give us a small gift. , occasionally, at reasonable prices.
Like this splendid Dior silk dress at the incredible price of 150 €
Look at the most famous it bags on offer on Lampoo!
7. Buy in reverse seasons
Did you read that right? Are you looking for a bathing suit or sandals? Buy them during the January sales.
A pair of boots? Better during the summer sales! This is because, in the online stores, you can find everything at any time of the year and the off-season garments always receive super convenient discounts!
Checked coat for € 54.95 (50% off) at Asos
