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Aliexpress is one of the most popular online stores in the world. It provides an opportunity for people from different countries buy products made in China. As of 2017, this site was the most popular in Russia. More than 22 million citizens of the Russian Federation made their purchases here. But many users still experience difficulties when they get to the pages of the site - they do not understand its interface and product descriptions. People are especially interested in how to order clothes for aliexpress, because the sizes often do not match, and the quality is very different from the declared one. We decided to deal with this problem and give detailed instructions.

Where to start shopping?

You'll have to register. Without this, you will not be able to order goods here. This is not difficult:

• In the upper right corner of the main page there is a "Register" button;
• Hover over it, an additional window appears, click "Register" there;
• Here you will need to enter your email address and full name in English;
• Now come up with a password and confirm it;
• You will be asked to enter a captcha - the code from the picture;
• At the very bottom, click the "Create Your Profile" button.

If you entered everything correctly, a confirmation letter will be sent to the specified mail. Next, you need to fill out a profile, indicate your address there, where parcels and other data will be sent:

• Go back to the main page. In the same right corner you will find the inscription: "My AliExpress". This is a personal account, here you can manage everything;
• Select the "My Profile" tab at the top;
• Then on the left go to the settings, and here in "Change settings";
• Next, edit the data.

Fill in all fields marked with an asterisk in English letters, but do not translate. Check the address several times in case of an error, the parcel will not reach up to you. Everyone, you can place an order.

How to choose a product?

The site sells countless items. Below we will tell you how to quickly select the right purchases and not run into unscrupulous sellers:

1. Use a search filter. Select a name on the left side of the screen (for example, everything for children), then a subsection (for example, designers);
2. Now set the maximum price, check the "Free shipping" box and click the " The best choice". So the most purchased products will appear on the screen, with best reviews for the price you need
3. In order not to miscalculate, be sure to compare prices from different sellers;
4. Always read seller reviews. They can be found at the bottom left under the photo of the selected product. Use the services of those who has at least 97% positive;
5. Carefully study the description of the purchase;
6. Look at the "Seller's Guarantees" item, study the return conditions and delivery times.

And don't be in a hurry to pay. First, put the order in the basket, wait for confirmation of its availability, and only then transfer the money.

How to figure out the size of clothes on aliexpress?

It is difficult to buy things over the Internet, as their length and width are often not up to standard. And the Chinese - even more so. In this country no sizing system at all. Of course, they put markings, but more for the sake of appearance. Thus, they sew at random and you can buy something only after trying it on. But the price is very attractive.

Over time, people understood their logic and formed exemplary standards of Chinese things, correlated them with European:

• European XS - Chinese M;
• S corresponds to their L;
• M-XL;
• European L - Chinese XXL.

For a better understanding, carefully study the description of the purchase, scroll down the page to the end. Many conscientious sellers post their marking matching table.

The ideal option is in this case, when measurements are posted on the site. You will determine your parameters and comparing them with the table will select the right shirt.

How to determine the children's clothing size on aliexpress?

With children's sizes, things are even worse on Aliexpress. They are rarely understood at all. Some merchants lay out tables containing letters and numbers, which, probably, they themselves do not understand.

Sellers who are worried about their reputation usually provide a detailed table of item parameters. It will indicate what age, what height this dress is suitable for, all lengths and volumes are described in detail.

If there is no such table, navigate like this:

• Children's things (up to 2 years old) are often counted by months (from 4-6 months, etc.);
• From 2 years old - the letters "3T" or "4T" appear next to the numbers. They are also tied to age, only the number indicates the number of years;
• Starting from 8 years, age is not indicated in the marking. The Chinese put adult letters on them (S, M, L), but they mean children of a certain height.

Here's what the size chart of children's clothes from China looks like:

The size	Age (in years)	Height (cm)

It makes it possible to choose clothes for your baby with almost no problems, with the exception of those that do not completely meet any standards. And this is also found here. It is better to write to the seller before buying and send him the measurements of the child.

Is it worth buying clothes on aliexpress?

The best indicator is the reviews of those who have already bought things in this online hypermarket. What do people write?

On foreign sites from Europe and the USA, you can buy really high-quality items that you will not find in our boutiques. In addition, now is the time for New Year's sales, which means the opportunity to buy things at a discount. In this article, we will introduce you to 20 popular online stores abroad where you can buy outfits and gifts for the whole family, of course, if you hurry.

This review should start with large foreign shopping malls, about which you don’t have to worry - your orders will definitely come to you, there will be no fraud with bank cards and additional fees.

1.Asos

This iconic online store features over 850 brands, including ASOS apparel. The assortment of the store includes more than 35 thousand products, and new positions are regularly added.

Now Asos is cutting prices on women's and men's clothing - 25% off the world's leading brands for men, and 30% off women's party wear. In addition, there is a sale up to 70% off on a variety of women's clothing and accessories. In general, the cost of things on the site ranges from $10 to $600, there is a wide variety of clothes - from underwear to coats, accessories, bags, etc.

Pleased with free delivery, the wait is about a month, so if you order now, you can make it in time for the New Year holidays.

2 Macy's

This is a huge store where you can find not only clothes for women, men and children, accessories and bags, but also everything for the home: bed linen, dishes, watches, decorative items and much more - the catalog has distributions for each room, so finding something, for example, for the kitchen or for the bathroom, is easy enough.

Among other things, you can find exclusive items from different brands and, of course, discounted items - in the Sale section there are items with discounts up to 20%.

Macys has direct shipping to Russia, but you have to pay for it. You can read more about prices on the site itself.

3.

Large selection of goods: clothes for women, men and children, household goods, appliances, sports goods. Separate sections are devoted to wedding dresses and designer clothes, there is even a distribution for specific designers.

Now in Debenhams 15% discount on perfumes and cosmetics, and 40% on toys. Delivery on the site is only in the UK, so if you decide to shop in this mall, you should find a reliable intermediary.

4 Urban Outfitters

In this online store it is better to buy for those who love branded items. In the Brand section, you will find a huge number of well-known brands, arranged alphabetically. In addition to clothing, there are sections with appliances and household goods, gifts and discounted items. In the last section you will find items from $20, $30 and $50.

You can pay for goods through PayPal, using Visa and MasterCard. Goods are delivered to more than 100 countries of the world, including Russia and Ukraine.

5.Gap

Here you will find different brands including GAP, Banana, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. By clicking on the tabs at the top, you can view all the fashion items: for women, men, teens and children. different ages, things for pregnant women, clothes for tall people, models for sports - you can pick up clothes for any occasion. At the same time, all things are impeccably stylish, especially at Piperlime, where the entire range is evaluated by stylists.

However, when buying in this store, you will again have to turn to intermediaries, since there is no delivery to Russia and Ukraine.

6.

Online store for lovers of antiquity. In addition to the usual branded clothing, here you can buy vintage items that are bought all over the world. Accessories, shoes, bags, clothes and souvenirs for the home. Dress in a dress from the 80s, and not a cheap fake, but a real vintage thing! If you like the item, you can take a picture of it and put it in the gallery of the site, if not, return it within 30 days.

There is a direct delivery to Russia and Ukraine, you can pay via PayPal. In addition, the Modcloth app for smartphones was released in November - it allows you to view catalogs and order goods.

7. Yoox

Here you can also buy vintage items, as well as a bunch of branded clothes. Separately, it must be said about designer things - the list of designers selling their creations on Yoox is simply huge. You can buy designer clothes for any gender and age, interesting interior items, special gifts and much more.

Your purchases will reach Russia using EMS in 2-3 weeks, and you will have to pay 1000 rubles for this. But if you order for 6500 rubles, then the delivery will be free. Given the timing, you can order designer gifts for everyone and have time to receive them for the holidays.

8. Marks and Spencer

In this store you can order clothes, cosmetics, gifts, underwear. Even food and flowers are sold here, but, of course, it would be strange to order them from another country. Basically, the site presents things made from natural materials at affordable prices.

Delivery to Russia and Ukraine is provided, but not for all products, so before ordering, you should carefully read the description. In general, delivery will cost approximately 600 rubles.

9. Dress-for-less

The Dress-for-less site, as the name suggests, helps to buy things cheaper - the store buys the rest of the items from the collections in the warehouses of different brands and sells them at discounted prices. There are quite a lot of brands on the site, distributed alphabetically, there are such well-known brands as DIESEL, Calvin Klein, Anna Klein, Armani, Marco Polo, Replay, O’Neill and others. Now there are up to 70% discounts on women's and men's jeans, and for subscribing to the newsletter you can get 500 rubles.

10. M&Co

This is a British chain of stores that has been selling affordable clothing for women and men for 50 years. The catalog also includes children's and teenage clothes, shoes, accessories and household goods. Here you can find especially many offers for women: clothes for tall, full, clothes for women with a standard figure, as well as clothes from designer collections.

11.

It is a popular brand with a network of stores throughout the United States. Here you will find goods from well-known brands Adidas, Clarks, New Balance, Nike, Jockey and others, clothes for different ages, household goods, watches, jewelry.

When you place an order, $1 will be blocked on your card - this online store checks the card, and only after packing and preparing the goods will you be sent a request to withdraw the full amount for payment.

12.

This store is very popular, mainly due to low prices, promotions, sales, seasonal discounts and other price reductions. In the British store you can buy clothes, shoes for men, women, boys and girls of all ages, buy "luxury" clothes, branded items from Rogers & Rogers, Calvin Klein and others.

In addition to clothes, the store has everything for the home: bed linen, watches, art, jewelry, holiday goods and much more. You can pay with Visa and Mastercard, through PayPal. Delivery - Royal Mail.

13. Abercrombie & Fitch

For lovers of casual style, this American store offers huge selection options: sweaters, jeans, trousers, skirts, underwear - everything is simple and stylish, without any frills. Here you can buy men's, women's and children's clothing, view not only static images of goods, but also models in motion. In general, this store is for those who appreciate simplicity, convenience and excellent quality.

You can pay for goods with Visa and Mastercard, delivery costs from $40 and is carried out using FedEx.

14.

Shop for original and comfortable clothes in the USA. Here you can find clothes for men and women, underwear. The catalog contains mainly casual clothes: comfortable sweaters, jeans, T-shirts, everything looks quite simple and, at the same time, stylish. There is delivery to Russia using USPS Express, the price is $50. You can pay for goods using Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.

15.Next

It is a UK trading company offering designer items for women, men and children. The site has clothes and shoes, accessories and household goods. There are quite a lot of goods for children, and all of them are conveniently distributed by age. In general, it is very convenient to choose, because the site is in Russian.

Credit and debit cards Visa, Mastercard and American Express. You can also pay through the Qiwi Wallet payment system.

16. BlueInc

This store will appeal to anyone who likes to attract attention. Here you can find really interesting things that not everyone will agree to wear.

Clothes for youth from Ben Sherman, Police, NY and other brands: bright colors, unusual style, original ornaments. However, the site also has simpler models, so you can find clothes, accessories and shoes for every taste.

Delivery by Royal Mail, issue price - £9.99 + 50p for each next item.

17.

This UK shop is for women only. Basically, it contains feminine outfits - many beautiful, original and inexpensive dresses, elegant shoes, stockings, jewelry and bags, there are hats. In the sales section, you can buy things and accessories up to $20.

You can use to pay plastic card or PayPal, shipping via Royal Mail, Yodel or Interlink Express.

18.

The site of this online store is translated into Russian, so it is much easier to search and order. Here you can buy more than 150 models from Woolmark: things only from natural cotton, wool and cashmere, in different colors.

Cardigans, sweaters and pullovers, vests and T-shirts for men and women, British wool, cashmere, silk and cotton yarn, knitwear collection. The main assortment: warm clothes made of high-quality, natural fabrics - an excellent choice for Russian winters.

Goods can be delivered using Royal Mail (2-4 weeks) or FedEx (3-6 days, but there are restrictions on the number of items - no more than 5 in one parcel).

The prices of goods on the site are already indicated with the deduction of VAT (from orders sent outside the EU, 20% of the cost is deducted).

19.

If you have been looking for t-shirts and sweatshirts with cool prints for a long time, Treadless online store is what you need. Here you will find not only clothes, but also cases for smartphones, bags for laptops and some accessories.

Everything is done in an original way, with unusual, stylish pictures. On the site, you can immediately search for the topics of prints in order to quickly find the right ones. T-shirts cost about $10, while they are very high quality, the prints are bright and do not fade for a long time.

There is delivery to Russia, about $9 for 1-3 T-shirts. There is an order about 10 days (to Moscow).

20. Fur Hat World

The main focus of the store - fur things. There are hats, fur coats and sheepskin coats, jackets with fur trim, scarves and gloves, fur shoes. Mostly rabbit or raccoon fur, with different colors, so the prices are more than reasonable.

Delivery by UPS (from $37.95) or USPS (from $7.95), you can pay by VISA and MasterCard, via PayPal or Google Checkout. The goods go for about a month, so if you are thinking of giving fur slippers for New Year, order as soon as possible.

If you have chosen an online store without direct delivery to Russia, you will need . If delivery to Russia is provided, all that remains is to wait and hope that the goods will arrive before the holidays. Happy shopping everyone!

If you buy things in an online store, you can collect a collection of cool clothes for yourself and not empty your wallet too much, but there is one problem - you buy things without seeing them and without being able to try them on. It is logical that in such a situation the purchased items may not suit you, and your money will simply be lost. Here are some tips to help you avoid getting into such a dire situation.

When you buy things online, no one can guarantee that the clothes will fit perfectly, but you are well aware of the risk. It is also not a fact that after reading the post you will always buy clothes only in size, but here everything depends on your attentiveness and, to some extent, luck.

Find out your parameters and keep them at hand

The first and most important thing to do is to know exactly your parameters. If you have an accurate idea of ​​the size, instead of "large" or "waist 42", you will know exactly what will fit you.

Remember, a size 42 in one company may well be a size 44 in another. Different designers and brands deliberately confuse customers, and even though the clothing size is calculated in centimeters according to the half-girth of the chest or the length of the inseam (for jeans), it will still be different for different brands. And this is not to mention foreign clothing sizes, which are very different from Russian ones.

That's why The best way do not make a mistake - do not focus on the indicated sizes from different companies, but make your own measurements.

Almost every well-known brand can find a size matching table and make sure that your parameters match them. Such tables are not only on official sites. trademarks, but also in almost any more or less large online store.

But in order to correctly choose your size according to them, you must first correctly measure your parameters.

How to measure your parameters correctly

The best thing is to contact the professionals. People who often take measurements know exactly what and where to measure, and how to count. In addition, while taking measurements, you will stand still, and all measurements will be accurate. Where can you find such people? At the atelier.

You can bring some clothes for fitting, and the specialist will take measurements from you, and maybe even write them down in a separate file so that you don’t measure again each time.

If you have nothing to take to the studio, you can ask your family to measure your parameters. During measurements, you need to stand as naturally as possible - do not pull in your stomach and do not reach up. Remember that the accuracy of the measurement depends on whether you will be comfortable in the purchased clothes.

Here are some measuring tips:

For men

When you measure your pants, you need to know your height, waist, and inseam. But besides this, it is also worth considering the size of the hips and the width of the pelvis (especially if you have more pronounced buttocks).

To select shirts, make sure you know your chest size, sleeve length, and neck size. You can see how different parameters are measured, as well as a table of sizes for Russia, USA and Europe.

For women

To select any clothing (except trousers and skirts), you need to measure the size of the bust at the most prominent part and write it down.

You may also need a waist size - the place at the thinnest part of the torso. The waist is higher than the line where the jeans end, so don't measure your belly instead.

To select shirts and blouses, you need to measure the size of the sleeve and neck. Although these parameters are not often indicated when determining sizes, they are guaranteed to be useful to you along with the size of the chest.

Much more often you will need the size of the hips or the most prominent part of the buttocks. Also, for trousers and pants, you will need an inseam size.

You can look at the size charts, and - how to measure body parts correctly.

Correct magazines and size charts

Once you know your measurements, the size charts will become yours. best friends. It will be very easy to find yourself in the size chart and order the right thing.

It is especially important to focus on the size chart on sites where products from a variety of brands are presented. See the size charts for each brand you choose to order.

However, there are also sites that guarantee the identity of all sizes or only sell clothes from one manufacturer. In this case, you only need to look at the size chart once, determine your own, and order clothes without fear.

Examples of foreign online stores with fixed sizes: ASOS, Need Supply, StyleBop, JackThreads (Male), Mikkat Market (Female), PiperLime (Female).

Other well-known online stores retail, such as Amazon, Zara and others, sell clothes made in different styles, from different brands and designers. This means that looking at the size charts is even more important, because otherwise you will be very surprised when out of two pairs of pants, one will fit perfectly, and the second will hang like on a hanger.

Take notes on your purchases

Get in the habit of leaving notes about where you ordered, what you bought, what size, and how it fits you. Use your note-taking app, or just have a separate file on your home computer. This habit is especially useful for those who like to experiment and often buy clothes from different designers and brands.

After a while, you will have a whole list of features from different online stores and brands, and you will not have to look for size charts and blindly buy clothes, hoping that they will fit you. In addition, every failure will be the last - next time you will know what size clothing is right for you.

Order tailoring online

If you prefer online orders, but at the same time things must fit you flawlessly in all respects, there are special online services that offer individual tailoring. For example, Virtual tailor and others.

Find a good studio

No matter how accurately you select the sizes, the features of the figure can nullify all your efforts. Therefore, it is best to find a good atelier for yourself and become a regular customer of the tailor.

Knowing your size and features of the figure, the master will be able to adjust all things so that they sit perfectly. In addition, if you do not guess with some things, you do not have to return them and order a new size (which is especially time-consuming and expensive if you buy in foreign online stores).

So, if you accurately measure your parameters, make yourself a list of online stores that you can trust and, just in case, stock up on the phone of the nearest studio, every thing will fit perfectly.

Online shopping is gaining more and more popularity these days, and it is not surprising. Specialized sites offer more choices than traditional outlets, and an ever-increasing number of shipping and payment options make this way of shopping more and more convenient. However, when it comes to buying clothes or shoes, many people have doubts. How to choose the size? How to determine the quality of the fabric? What should I do if the purchase does not suit me or I do not like it “live”? If you are also tormented by these questions, pay attention to our small guide on how to buy clothes online with minimal risk.

Types of online clothing stores

Let's start with the fact that an online store is an extremely broad concept. The Internet gives us access to millions of sites, but not all of them are trustworthy. For example, if you open an unknown page and find there a sale of luxury brands at suspiciously low prices, then this is a reason to be wary. Before making a purchase, be sure to check the "contacts" section of the online store, see if it has an officially registered entity where the office is located. Study the terms of delivery and payment, type in the name of the store in the search and look for reviews. All these simple steps will protect you from transactions with scammers selling fake or low-quality goods.

As for serious online stores, there are some pitfalls here, which should be considered: different types e-commerce outlets require a different approach. Consider the main ones and analyze their pros and cons.

Multi-brand online stores

Most popular view online retailers are multi-brand stores. They are virtual department stores where you can choose items both by brand and by type (eg pants, t-shirts). Often they allow you to sort products by color, size, price and other parameters, so if you know exactly what you are looking for, you will probably spend much less time than if you were looking for the right model in an “offline” mall.

Another big plus of multi-brand online stores is that, as a rule, these are large offices with a well-established logistics network: courier services, pick-up points, parcel lockers, etc. Many allow you to try on goods before buying or return unsuitable items for a long time.

Pros: wide choice, wide possibilities for delivery and payment.

Minuses: there are no fundamental disadvantages, but carefully study the conditions offered by each store.

Monobrand online stores

Monobrand online boutiques are branded stores of a particular brand. They are easy to recognize: as a rule, the site address matches the name of the brand, and in addition to the products themselves, information about the brand, addresses of retail stores, etc. is provided. A great choice if you like clothes of a particular brand.

Pros: the most complete range of brand collections.

Minuses: as a rule, there are fewer options for logistics than in multi-brand stores.

Foreign online stores

If you love fashion or are looking for a particular brand, overseas online stores may be of use to you. Many of them, both multi-brand and boutiques of individual brands, deliver things to Russia, but there are several factors to consider. Firstly, there is a limit on duty-free purchases in foreign online stores: at the moment it is 1000 euros per calendar month, otherwise you will have to pay customs fees. Secondly, delivery may take several weeks, and the return will incur additional postage. However, there are these points to be taken into account, in foreign stores you can find a lot of interesting things.

Pros: you can find various interesting things, including from collections that are not supplied to Russian stores.

Minuses: long delivery, difficult to return.

Chinese online stores

Separately, it is worth mentioning the Chinese Internet giants, which are gaining more and more popularity in Russia. On these sites you can find a lot of the most diverse goods, including at more than favorable prices. In this case, the quality can turn out to be very different: from quite decent (after all, many large brands also sew in China) to withstand one wash, this is a certain lottery. To increase your chances of winning, you need to carefully study the photos and characteristics of the item, as well as the seller's rating: these stores are built on the "marketplace" principle, that is, items are sent directly by different manufacturers. If you choose a seller with a high rating and a lot of reviews, chances are your purchase will arrive on time and match the description.

Pros: a huge selection, prices for most goods are noticeably lower than in any other sales channels.

Minuses: long delivery, everything is not easy with quality assurance and returns.

How to choose clothes online

So, we figured out the security and features various kinds online stores, you can go directly to the choice of clothing. This also has its own characteristics. In advertising pictures, many things look a little different than in reality, but you can minimize the percentage of disappointments if you follow certain rules.

Cut

The safest way to shop for clothes online is to choose cuts you already know. For example, if you have been wearing regular style shirts all your life, then it is better not to risk ordering a slim fit online, especially if the item cannot be tried on before buying.

You need to be especially careful with trousers, jackets, outerwear. Here are knitted jumpers and T-shirts most often sit on any figure, if they are, of course, the right size.

If the thing is photographed on a person, look at his height and clothing size (large stores indicate this data), and mentally make corrections. For example, if you are significantly shorter than the model, then the thing on you will be longer, etc.

The size

"What size to choose?!" - the main question that all buyers of online stores suffer from. If there is such an opportunity, it is always better to order two border sizes at once (for example, L and XL), try on and buy out the one that fits. If delivery is carried out by mail or is fraught with other difficulties, you need to arm yourself with a centimeter. Study all the data provided on the site: what Russian size does this mysterious M or L correspond to, what chest and waist girth is the thing calculated for, what is its length. And now (preferably with someone's help, of course) measure yourself: chest, stomach, height ... Surely it will become easier to answer the question about size.

Fabric and quality

Do not forget about such an important point as the material. It is to assess its quality that most serious sites, along with a photograph of the whole thing, publish macro-shooting of individual details. Look at the composition: sometimes a polyester sweater in a photo may seem woolen, but the seller has no right to indicate incorrect information (unless you indicate it in small print in the corner, but if you are careful, you will definitely find it).

Terms of delivery and return

If you live in Moscow and other major cities Russia, you can often find several delivery options at once in online stores. Let's consider how they differ from each other.

Delivery terms are the first point to pay attention to when buying online.

1. Courier delivery. One of the most convenient ways: a courier comes to your home or office, you can try on clothes and shoes and buy only what suits you. Of the minuses: you need to coordinate the time with the courier, and in some stores an additional fee is charged for this.

2. Pickup points. In this case, you yourself pick up the goods from the pickup points at a convenient time for you. Large Russian stores, for example, Lamoda or Wildberries, organize convenient pick-up points, almost real stores, where there are fitting rooms and all the conditions in order to choose the right things from the ordered things. For my taste, the most convenient way of delivery.

3. Postamates. Postamats are special mailboxes installed in shopping centers and other similar places where you can pick up your purchase using a code from an SMS message. It is convenient, since post-amates are located in most cities of Russia, and in Moscow - in every district. However, this method of delivery does not involve trying on, if something does not suit you, you will have to return the items separately.

4. Mail. Russian Post does not enjoy the best fame, but in fact, most parcels reach their addressees safely. The disadvantage of this delivery method is that it takes longer, and also that you have to go to the post office for the package when the notification arrives. However, if the goods are coming to you from another city or country, this method may become preferable.

Conclusion

The volume of online commerce, including in the field of clothing and footwear, for last years increased several times, and this is not accidental. Of course, buying things that you see only in the picture has its own difficulties, but modern technologies and new logistics solutions are gradually reducing the risk that you will end up with unnecessary things and not know where to put them. So if you haven't mastered online shopping yet, it's time to start! The main thing is to read the terms of delivery and return. Enjoy the shopping!

August 8, 2015

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Even if we are minimalists and do not want to have a lot of clothes, there comes a time when we have to think about updating our wardrobe. Worse so who prefers to leave the house in a new outfit every day: after all, for this you need to have the appropriate amount of clothes and accessories. Unfortunately, new clothes are quite expensive, and not everyone can afford to buy new things every month. If you want to look beautiful, but now you cannot afford private trips to company stores, then this article is for you.

How to save money on clothes?

Buy second hand. Why spend money on expensive new clothes when you can buy the same item at a second-hand store for half the price? Many believe that this type of store sells only old, worn items that previously belonged to someone who knows. This belief is erroneous: firstly, clothes in second-hand stores are not necessarily old at all, secondly, many things could be worn only once or twice, thirdly, branded clothes often end up in second-hand stores High Quality. In addition, before entering the second-hand store, all items undergo a mandatory sanitization, so let's drop the squeamishness. In addition, if you are very worried about the “cleanliness” of clothes, you can always additionally process it yourself.

In Russia, second-hand stores are not as popular as in Europe, but in recent times there are more and more of them: in Moscow alone there are at least a hundred of them. A list of such stores in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kaliningrad and Volgograd can be found, for example, on the site http://second-hands.ru/.

And don't miss the outlets. The outlet is a large shopping center where branded clothing is sold at great discounts. Outlets are more expensive than second-hand ones, because everything here is new, but much cheaper than ordinary stores. Outlets are ideal for those who want to save a lot on clothing from world famous brands.

Buy clothes out of season. Summer sales are usually held towards the end of summer, that is, at a time when everyone is already sending swimwear to the back of the closet and slowly starting to prepare for autumn. However, it makes sense to buy summer clothes and shoes at the end of summer and winter clothes at the end of winter. After all, it will be useful to you in any case next season! So it’s worth stocking up on the right clothes and shoes in advance so that you don’t buy them twice as expensive later.

Have you traveled abroad? Come to the store! Alas, in many foreign stores, clothes of the same brands can cost less than in Russian ones. In addition, there may be good firms that have not yet entered the Russian market. Even if you are going on a trip not to a shopping mecca like Milan or Paris, but to some small European town, you should look into one of the local shopping centers: what if there will be discounts on what you need? Of course, those who go on a short trip for three days are unlikely to want to lose one of them to shops, but if you have time - then why not? If you are serious, it would be best to familiarize yourself with the list of shops and outlets in advance, even before leaving. A little tip: in outlets are best to go in the morning. Otherwise, you run the risk of standing in line at the fitting room for half an hour, and then the same amount at the checkout.

In addition, do not forget about Tax Free, thanks to which you can return local VAT (10-20% of the value of the goods).

Change clothes with girlfriends and friends. You bought a dress, but in the home mirror you look less attractive in it than in the store? Or did you just dislike it? Instead of immediately running to the store with a scandal, ask your friends: what if your dress turns out to be perfect for one of them? And they, in turn, have clothes that suit you?

In many countries, the exchange of clothes and accessories, even between strangers, is now very popular: shops or various organizations arrange events where anyone can bring unwanted clothes to give them to someone else. Such events are usually free or cost symbolic money. With us, such entertainment has not yet become popular, but you can find those who want to exchange clothes and many other things on the Yamenyayu.rf website and many bulletin boards.

Design your own clothes. This advice is suitable for needlewomen who love to sew and knit and have enough time for this. Craftsmen manage to remake old dresses into modern ones fashionable skirts, knit sweaters and scarves on your own and create great accessories from small patches. This option, of course, is suitable for those who have a lot of free time, although ... If you get the hang of it, you can manage to do some things very quickly!

Buy clothes online. It is no secret that prices in online stores are often lower than in "regular" ones. This is not due to the low quality of clothing! It's just that online stores don't pay for the rent of warehouses and have fewer employees, which means they have less expenses. All this only plays into the hands of us, the buyers, who as a result can get a beautiful quality item at a low price. Not the last role in the attractiveness of online stores is played by special promotions, coupons and promo codes, i.e. special sets characters that you need to enter on the store's website to get a discount..

Order your clothes in bulk. This way you can save on shipping. For example, you and your girlfriend like to shop online. Order your clothes not separately, but together, and divide the delivery price in half. In some stores, for large orders, shipping will be free at all. The savings are there!

Look for clothes on bulletin boards. People often do not sell clothes in second-hand stores, but try to sell them on the Internet. The price is usually higher than in secondhand stores, but definitely lower than in stores. However, how lucky: sometimes great things can be obtained for free. Among the bulletin boards, the undoubted leader is Avito: new ads for the sale of used clothes appear here almost every hour!

Get clothes for free. Finally, why not take advantage of human kindness and accept clothes as a gift? There are many special places on the Internet where they give out clothes for free. For example, the community "I'll give it away" in LiveJournal or a special bulletin board "Darudar".