How to Order Clothes Online
If you love to shop but don't have the time to go from store to store looking for items you like in your price range and size, you may be a perfect candidate for shopping online. This is a great way to locate exactly what you want and have it sent directly to your door. While you do have to factor shipping fees into the cost, you can also use some of the popular online price comparison tools to find the lowest price.
Instructions
-
-
1
Look for websites that carry brands you know so you will be familiar with their quality and size. This will help you avoid buying items that don't fit or don't meet your expectations. Many clothing chain stores and department stores sell their merchandise online.
-
2
Use website sorting tools to narrow in on what you like. You can often sort by category, such as pants, tops, skirts, dresses and accessories. This makes it easy to find items and see what your choices are. Some sites also allow you to view the merchandise by price and have online equivalants of sale racks so you can quickly and easily zero in on the best buys.
-
-
3
Read the size charts or measurements for the brands you like. When in doubt, use a tape measure to check your own measurements. You might also measure a comparable item you own that fits well to see how it compares to what you are considering buying.
-
4
Order outfits, rather than separates, when you order online to get an entire look without having to stress about how the color, fabric and texture will go with other things you already own. Many popular clothing stores like Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Forever 21 show you suggestions of how to put items together to achieve a certain look.
-
5
Find out what the shipping costs are. Some stores offer free shipping if you spend a certain amount. It is sometimes worth it to spend more and save on the delivery costs. Just find out what the return policy is and whether you will be obligated for return shipping costs if something doesn't fit. Also look for online stores, such as Gap, that let you physically return their merchandise to a store instead of shipping back items you don't want.
-
6
Visit some of the hottest discount shopping sites that feature designer clothes for less. Bluefly.com is just one of many such sites that offers a huge selection of trendy items and often runs sales on different categories (such as 20 percent off all sweaters or coats).
-
7
Browse eBay to find your favorite brands for less. Once you know a style number and size that fits you, you may be able to locate the item (used or new) and bid on it, or use the "buy it now" option for faster results. Just read the return policy carefully, as clothing is often final sale, so keep in mind that sometimes the same size may fit differently on two items even by the same manufacturer.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Go to Zappos.com for a great selection of shoes to go with your new clothes. The shoes are often delivered overnight free of charge. If they don't fit, you can send them back for free, so it's a risk-free way to shop.
Realize that some items, like jeans and pants, may be especially difficult to order online without trying them on. If you find a brand you want to buy, see if you can find some at a local store to see how the sizes run first.
