Buying clothes online can be convenient, frugal, and fun. However, there are certain things you should bear in mind while purchasing your clothes:
Only shop at secure websites
Ensure that the security icon - the locked padlock or unbroken key symbol - is showing in the bottom of your browser window before entering your card details. The beginning of the site's Internet address will change from “http” to “https” when a purchase is made using a secure connection.
Use a credit card for purchases
If possible, use a credit card for payments as opposed to Debit Cards. Credit cards offer higher consumer protection in the unlikely event of something going wrong.
Check how the store handles returns
Remember, it is quite likely that an item of clothing might not fit you even if you choose your normal size. So, how a store handles returns is an important consideration. Will you have to pay postage to return an item? How easy is it to return an item?
Take care selecting the correct clothing size
If the store offers particular fitting advice, read it, as you might find out some useful extra information, e.g. a particular brand's sizes are larger than average. Check your clothing to remind yourself of the sizes you normally buy.
