We are in the age of online shopping. Retailers are closing down physical stores and utilizing online platforms, but since it’s still a relatively new concept, many shoppers aren’t quite sure of how to go about it.
Here is a guide to simplify your online shopping experience::
Choose In-Store Pickup
Online shopping can often come with pricey shipping and handling fees. To avoid these fees and save over the course of the year, utilize the in-store pickup – if there’s brick-and-mortar location nearby – that most stores offer. Many times, items can be picked up the same day.
Follow Measurements
Sizes can vary from retailer to retailer, which can be frustrating. Many of our favorite brands offer a size chart on their website to help avoid any sizing mishaps.
Join Email Lists and Clubs
Many brands offer exclusive coupons and deals to customers who utilize their email club. Create an account for places that you shop often to get the best deals. Most first-time users get a major discount on the first purchase.
Read Reviews
When shopping from a brand that you are unsure of, read the reviews, a great way to get the opinion of those familiar with the brand. It can help avoid the feeling of disappointment we have all felt when we don’t get what we thought we were ordering.
Stick to Brands You Know
If you are skeptical of online shopping, use the clothes that you already own as a guide for where you will shop. Your favorite jeans came from Express, so why not shop from its website? This method is great, because you already know your size and the fit of the clothing.
Watch Try-On Hauls
Since online shopping is so popular, many YouTubers and Instagram influencers make videos where they try on the clothes for us. You can get a detailed description of the quality, fit and look of the clothes without buying them first.
