+ Filter
+ Check the dimension
+ Follow fashion bloggers
+ Create an account
Don’t get me wrong, the new days of online shopping from your bed and never having to leave your house are amazing. But I’m not going to lie… there’s a part of me that has always found it difficult to shop online. The sizes are never consistent, so I’m always skeptical if what I buy will fit when it arrives. Lately, I’ve been doing more and more online shopping, and I’ve come across a few strategies that seem to work!
First – Filter. Filter. Filter. Use the filters people!! It drives me absolutely crazy when online stores don’t have the option to filter by size, color, and price, because this is one of the easiest ways to narrow down your options or find that specific item you may be searching for. If you know you wear a size x-small or small most of the time, there is no point in sifting through items that only have size x-large left. It’s a waste of your time, and then when you find out the top that you love no longer comes in your size, you’ll be bummed. So, filter by your size (or a few sizes) to eliminate the let down. If you are on a budget, or just feel like paying $100+ for a sweater is ridiculous, you can filter by price! And if you know you want a red dress for the night of Valentine’s Day, filter by color – red. The more you filter, the better your chances are of adding to cart.
Next – Check the dimensions. One of the biggest problems I have while online shopping is finding a dress that won’t touch my knees. For me, dresses have always been a pain – even in stores it’s rare that I find a dress short enough for my height of 5’2. So, buying a dress online used to be out of the question. But then stores started posting dress dimensions! I always check the length to see if the dress will be a good fit. If they tell me that the dress is “35” long from shoulder to hem,” I know it’s going to be wayyy too long on me. For reference, I try to stick around a 32-33″ length depending on the occasion – if I’m looking for a dress to wear to church I may be okay with a 33.5″ length, and if I’m dressing for Vegas 31″ might be the way to go. Not all stores post sizing for individual items, so I try to buy from the ones that do. It limits your options, but it majorly increases your chances of finding something that will actually fit!
After that – Follow fashion bloggers. I know this sounds like a shameless plug, but it’s a great way to get information about items you’re interested in buying. A fashion bloggers job is to share their opinion on sizing, sales, and the quality of the clothes. If you follow a trustworthy fashion blogger, you can take their advice and base your order off of their opinions! At the very least, a fashion bloggers review can give you the basis for making an informed purchasing decision.
Lastly – Create an account. We’ve all clicked the “checkout as a guest” button before when we’re too lazy to create an account on the store’s website. I’m most definitely guilty as charged! But creating an account is completely free and most of the time has added benefits. Tons of stores have rewards programs that give you points for each purchase, and once you have enough points, you receive a discount! And who would say no to a discount?! Not me that’s for sure! Also, stores like Abercrombie occasionally have promotions for free shipping if you have an account – sign me up for more savings! Another advantage to having an account is that you can save your address and card info so that checkout is quick and easy. Bottom line is that a free account can have unexpected benefits, so it is well worth the 10.5 seconds it takes to make a username and password!
I hope that these tips will help you online shop like a pro & build a wardrobe that you’re excited to look through!
Until next time…
|| Olivia ||