By: Ms Benita Vira Sahani (Designer/Co-founder of Studio CASA 9)
Online Shopping is not just a trend but also a necessity in modern times. Most of the people are seen shopping online to save time as well as money. But there are some general problems faced while shopping online like the size, color, and most importantly the safety. Every piece of clothing, one should have an idea of what you’re willing to spend. It becomes very irritating ordering online when the things ordered don’t turn out as per the expectation. It can also be said that online shopping has developed a global phenomenon and has endorsed customers the opportunity to sit back, relax, and shop comfortably without the hassle. But for all others who want to shop online, here are some tips and tricks that will reduce the disappointment after buying online –
Be technically sound
This is the most important thing to be technically sound when buying online. While using the password use it securely and buy clothes from recognized websites only. Watch out for the Shopping App’s, do proper research on them, just don’t go for discounts while shopping. Avoid new unknown APP’s or sites, take guidance from people who have already shopped from these sites to save your displeasure. Don’t go experimental on new sites read the reviews before buying about the site and also talk with trustable sources who have bought from the site to be safe fully.
Check the fit
Check the dimensions given when you’re shopping online, measurements are given in the UK, US size while shopping online. Compare the size of the Indian standard size and with your own measurements before placing an order. Also one must spot the ‘made in tag’, sometimes one may think they are shopping from an international portal and end up buying clothes from local brands or same country.
Check for the colour and the fabric quality
Sometimes colour that was not ordered comes to us, causing a big disappointment. For the same one must check the colour chart and the fabric chart properly before finalizing on the attire that one wants to buy. The colour chart plays an important role while buying the clothes online. One must check the nearby colours and then finalize on one.
Check the packaging
If the packaging not as per the standard one must check the product/clothe properly in front of the delivery person and return if any problem is found. Opt for cash on delivery most of the time as it will save one from the process of refund.
It is observed that a lot of young generation and the working community like to shop online as it is convenient and sometimes it saves money also. The guidelines to be followed while shopping online to avoid frustration later is buy from a trusted website, check the tag and the price of the item properly, avid using public wi-fi, check the size properly and try to go for online delivery. By shopping online, make the occasion easier, so that one can avoid the mall rush while getting some last minute shopping done and get the best deals too.
