Ordering online can be a bit intimidiating for some, but with many retail spaces closing, online is where most of our shopping will happen in the future, according to several studies and sources.
When it comes to buying dresses, we have a few tips that we'd like to share to make your shopping experience stellar!
Rule #1. Always refer to size charts.
At Isn't She Lovely Cache, we always advise our customers to look closely at the size charts and to use them! That's why they are there, to help guide you. Get yourself a handy soft tape measure, the kind many use for sewing, and take your measurements according to the online size chart guide. You can get them on Amazon for a few dollars. When you find yourself in between inches, we always suggest that you move to the next inch to give yourself more room.
Rule #2. Pay attention to the reviews, item descriptions, and the material type.
These three things will help you decide if you want to size up or down. They are also provided and shared to guide you and to make your shopping experience a seamless one. Most boutiques will make a note to browsers, suggesting if you should size up or down, or if the item runs true to size.
Rule #3. Don't go by your dress size.
This may sound a bit silly, but the truth is... every brand, manufacturer and fit is different! So, going by your normal dress size is not a good idea when shopping online. Refer to rule #1 always!
Rule #4. Consider buying two dresses!
You may consider snagging two dresses in two side-by-side sizes! Keep one and return the other! Most boutiques have generous return policies due to customers having to make exchanges and returns frequently. Take advantage of those so that you can keep the dress you fell in love with. You also won't need to wait on your perfect fit to arrive.
Rule #5. Plan ahead!
With shipping times being slower than ever post pandemic, it's always recommeded that you plan ahead. While we are used to Amazon Prime in 2022, and receiving those packages next day, the average ship time is around 14 days for most online sellers. If you have an event that you are shopping for, keep this in mind and try to be mindful of that. You may also want to choose to expedite your shipping if need your dress by a certain date!
Happy dress shopping! :)