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6 Tips for Buying Designer Clothing Online

Buying designer clothing online is both a great way to get a better deal on luxury brands, but it is also a way to get access to pieces you might not be able to find at your local brick and mortar store.
  • TUT Staff By TUT Staff
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  • August 17, 2018
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Buying designer clothing online is both a great way to get a better deal on luxury brands, but it is also a way to get access to pieces you might not be able to find at your local brick and mortar store. However, if you are the type of person who prefers to buy their brand clothing off line and up close, the whole process might seem intimidating at first. But once you get a hang of it, you can find whatever you need online and enjoy all the benefits that online shopping offers. In this article, we are going to give you a few tips on how to buy luxury clothing online.

Get the Right Fit

When it comes to designer clothing, the fit is everything, and this is one of the main reasons why many people often hesitate to buy luxury clothes online. Since you don’t get the chance to try the clothes on yourself, some people might be afraid that their clothes won’t fit the way they want to when they get them. However, there are a few ways that you can circumvent this.

One way to get the right size would be to try the piece you want to buy at a regular store and then look for the item online. This way, you will be able to know exactly what to expect. Another way would be to go to a tailor and get your measurements done. Most online stores will have a clear size chart and it’s always better to have your measurements done professionally if you want to get the best results and make sure that you’ll get the perfect fit. You should also jot down your regular sizes for a variety of brands, this way if you see a piece that you like online, you’ll have a better idea of how it’ll fit on you.

Check for Videos

Another way that you can check how an item will look once you will get it in person is by looking at a few videos. Looking at a model wearing the item you want to buy might give you an idea of how it will flow and look on you. You should also see if you can see any runway shows of the collection from which you’re thinking of buying. Most runway shows can be easily found on YouTube and they will give you a better idea of what the clothes actually look like.

Verify for Genuineness

Some people will wrongfully assume that just because a site looks professional, the clothes have to be authentic as well. However, the sale of knockoffs is rampant online and unless you buy from a reputable source, then you open yourself up to buying fakes. One of the biggest red flags is if the prices are simply too good to be true. Online stores will usually have great deals, but the prices shouldn’t be outlandish. You should also check for things like wrong tags, missing letters or logos, double stitching and other structural defects.

Buy from Authorized Sellers

If you’re looking for products like an authentic Saint Laurent T-shirt, Off-White Hoodie or Balenciaga T-Shirt, then you should only buy them from their original store or from authorized sellers such as SSENSE who can actually verify the authenticity of their products. Buying from any unauthorized seller comes at your own risk. This also goes for auction sites as well. Even if a seller has a good feedback score, their buyers might be implicitly buying inauthentic clothing from them, so good feedback in no way guarantees that you’re getting the real deal.

You should also think twice about buying pre-owned items from online sources as well. Verifying their authenticity is nearly impossible and you’ll have little recourse if you do get a counterfeit item. So, if you can, only buy from authorized and verifiable sources.

Check the Payment Options

When buying online, you also have to make sure that your personal information is safe at all times. That means that the site should have a secured encrypted payment processing system. Look at the site’s payment options and see which ones they’re using.

Be Aware of Custom Fees

If you are buying from overseas, you should be aware of custom fees as well. Multiple taxes and duty fees might be added once your items cross the border and you will need to have these funds available once you get your order. These costs could add a few hundred dollars onto a large order, so that’s not something that should be taken lightly.

Buying designer clothing online doesn’t have to be intimidating. Make sure that you follow the advice laid out in this article if you want to be happy with your first purchase.

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