Quarantine took by surprise the inhabitants of not only our country, but also many other countries and cities on the planet. Most clothing stores are temporarily closed. But what to do if you still want to update your wardrobe by the spring? The answer is simple: buy clothes online.

Moreover, this method is relevant and loved by many for a long time, regardless of the conditions of quarantine. But how to buy things on the Internet competently? What nuances and tricks do you need to take into account? To make the purchase successful and safe, we share with you the most useful tips and life hacks!

Tip # 1: choose an online store

Online clothing stores are a very broad concept, there are hundreds, if not thousands of them. Well-established logistics allows you to order goods from anywhere in the world. In order for the purchase to be really safe, you should still pay attention to proven large stores on the Internet.

It can be a mono-brand site - a branded online store of a particular manufacturer. It can also be a multi-brand online store offering several specific brands (for example, specializing in sportswear or European mass-market items).



Today, so-called marketplaces and message boards are very popular, where anyone can place goods for sale. Some people do it in order to unload their own closet and / or buy something new. Others sell new goods by purchasing them from the manufacturer and build their own business on it.

Separately, it should be said about Chinese and Asian online stores, where you can buy things at really bargain prices. But in this case, as in cooperation with private sellers, you need to be especially careful.

Tip # 2: take a close look at the website of the online store

If you choose a brand store of a single brand (or a multi-brand version), carefully study the site. Are you alarmed by the sale of luxury clothing brands at the lowest prices and incredible promotions? In this case, you should play it safe twice. Not only the design and interface of the site deserves your attention.

The site of any online store must be official, it must display all public information regarding the legal entity or individual for which this online store is registered. This is usually indicated in the section "About the store" or "Contacts". It will also be useful to study the public offer agreement, if any is posted on the website.

Pay attention to the fact that these are not so-called one-day sites: at the bottom of the main page, as a rule, the site's uptime is indicated. If your online store hasn't worked for a year, you should be especially careful. Try to search for reviews of the site simply in a search engine: usually, if buyers had a negative experience with one or another online store, the network will leave a "footprint" on forums or social networks.

Tip number 3: carefully study the terms of payment for the goods

Be careful with payment - this is exactly the “weak link” that scammers often profit from. The most preferred method of payment for goods is cash on delivery, when you can inspect the parcel at the post office or upon delivery by courier and only then pay for it. Prepayment is usually more economical (there is no need to pay interest to transfer money to the seller), but also more risky.

On large sites, you can immediately pay for the selected product from your card using the details or using payment systems (PayPal, LiqPay, WebMoney, etc.). In this case, it is very important to monitor the security of reading the personal data of your card.When you go to payment, the address bar of the site should start not with "http", but with "https": this means that your actions on the network are protected by an encryption protocol.

In the case of private sellers, you need to be even more careful, carefully study the reviews and not rush to transfer money in advance.

Tip # 4: choose clothes wisely on the site

Photos of things on Internet sites do not always give a real idea of ​​the thing. Therefore, these photos should be of high quality, with high resolution, so that you can even bring individual fragments closer and consider the texture of the material and other little things. In addition to the photo, of course, you need to read carefully the description of the thing. Any self-respecting online store will definitely give detailed information, fabric composition, a description of the cut and accessories.



Unfortunately, the size can also often be miscalculated. Different manufacturers have different dimensional nets, therefore it is very important to clarify the measurements and parameters of the product for a specific size and compare them with their volumes. It's good if you choose a brand whose size chart you already know. In this case, you can focus on those things and those sizes from a particular brand that you already have in your wardrobe.

Try to choose high quality natural fabrics - they will last longer than 100% synthetics. As for the cut, give preference to universal basic things in classic shapes. Choose a style that will fit you perfectly - and proceed from the clothes in your wardrobe that you wear most often. It's the same with flowers: take those shades that suit you and will be combined with other things in your closet.

Tip # 5: keep receipts and invoices

Before making a purchase or placing an order, check the terms of return or exchange. Some products cannot be returned in accordance with the law: this applies, for example, underwear and bedding, hosiery, gloves, jewelry, etc. And some sites even prescribe in their offer agreement the impossibility of returning, therefore, you must definitely familiarize yourself with it in advance. In the second case, ask if it is possible at least to exchange things for another size or model.

And be sure to keep receipts and delivery notes, even if the product suits you and you paid for it. Indeed, sometimes in a sock, it can turn out to be completely of poor quality, in which case you have the right to return it within 14 days from the date of purchase. But only if you have saved all the receipts, and it is desirable to also keep the tag (packaging). In many cases, if you order things from foreign online stores, you can return part of the tax, which is included in the price (tax free), using checks and invoices.