Has anyone ever bought clothing online?

[lightningandsnow]

I'm currently loving this website: http://www.shabbyapple.com/

I'm thinking of ordering a dress or two from there, but I'm kind of scared of buying one without trying it on. I sometimes have trouble finding clothes that fit, especially in "younger" styles, since I'm rather hourglass/pear shaped, which doesn't seem to be in style right now. I tend to have problems finding things that fit in the chest and hip/thigh areas. However, some of the models on the website look a bit curiver, so I might be safe.

Do you think I should go for it? Or is it a bad idea?

[Roon]

1. I have ordered clothes by mail,before the web

that one time we did, it worked out. Everything fit.

[Phentex]

2. Make sure there is a good return policy...

I can order some things online but those are usually items that I have tried on in a store first. If the return policy is good, you should be okay. Just check for restocking fees or high shipping fees and such.

[mnhtnbb]

3. If you know what styles work best on you, buying on-line can be good.

Buy to fit the largest part of you (bust or hips), and don't hesitate to take something to a seamstress or tailor to take something in so the whole garment will fit.

[MajorChode]

4. I rarely buy any clothes other than online

However, I'm not hard to fit so it's pretty rare that I have to return something.

[kimi]

5. I buy clothes online frequently

Usually eBay, cause it's cheap and easy, and I can buy by brand name, and I know Landsend and LL Bean sizes and quality well. That website that you posted looks interesting, it lets you pick your body shape and suggests styles for it too. Interesting. A bit out of my price range, but quality always counts. I say go for it, you'll never know if you don't try.

[sarge43]

6. I buy most of my clothes online. On the whole been satisfied.

Very limited local choices.

As noted, just insure a good return policy.

[femmocrat]

7. Those are seriously cute dresses!

Just from scanning through, I think they would look great on your figure-type! I'm bookmarking that site! Thank you.

[GreenPartyVoter]

9. They sure are. Definitely got that vintage vibe going on.

[ThomCat]

8. I buy clothing online.

I don't have much choice anymore. I can't get out of the house very often anymore. Finding a day when I'm well enough to go to a store, and getting me into a dressing room to wrestle me into clothing without a bed to lay on to do it? Yeah right! Like that is going to happen!

I tried on a pair of jeans not too long ago in a store. They had one dressing room that was the size of a damned warehouse. I was able to lay down on the floor! But on the floor I was fully visible to everyone outside who could see under the door of the dressing room. Oops.

And then I had to climb back up into my wheelchair. That hurt. A lot. All for one damned pair of jeans!

So no more dressing rooms for me. I'm sticking to buying clothing online. I haven't had any problems so far.

Edit to add: I like the stuff on that website. If it is good quality, I say you've found a nice place. :)

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. I buy clothes and shoes on line, have for years.

In fact, I only go out for grocery shopping, almost everything else we buy online.

I buy thru places that have a good refund policy, like, believe it or not, amazon.com.

My current fave is Etsy.
Because of nerve damage, I have to wear very loose clothing.
Etsy has a nice search engine, and the shops I use are the ones which describe the size AND measurements of clothing, instead of "large" or "medium".

Plus you can chat with the seller. I tend to buy from people in the USA.
Etsy has many styles, a lot of vintage ( 1970 seems to be a big year), and sells almost everything, form food to pots to jewelry to clothes. Prices vary a lot, I find very reasonable to cheap items there.

Zappos for shoes. A bit pricey, but free returns, wide selection of widths, brands, and the price difference makes up for no gas, no driving, no taxes, no make up, hell, no shoes!