Factors to Consider when Buying Clothes Online


It is not every day you buy clothes, but when you do, you are always after quality and satisfaction. It is really tricky to know exactly what to settle for and from whom to buy clothes. This is because there are so many people out in the market who are availing clothes for you to choose from. You come across all types, from top Pakistani brands to the second-hand clothes.

With so many service providers out there, knowing the right one to buy from and the best among them all is crucial. There are lots of websites with all types of brands, Pakistani clothes, both stitched and unstitched, and all other varieties.

Taking into account these factors will therefore help you choose the right store for you:

• Reliability of the Company
You want a company whose services can be trusted. Most if not all service providers will require you to make payment before the clothes are delivered to you. You therefore need an assurance that you will have your package delivered and all specifications met. You could check the company’s terms and conditions as well as refund policy to ascertain this.

• Quality of Clothes
Since you are making purchases online, it is difficult to see and touch the clothes to determine the material used in making them. You could however do this in a different way.

Checking the ISO standards followed by the company would give you some hint. You could as well check the brand of the clothe for by so doing, you could easily tell its quality. Likewise, a company having had set some measures to ensure quality tells you that their products could be of good quality.

• Reviews and Ratings
It is not advisable for you to shop from a store that has been recently opened. This is because there are very few or no reviews made concerning their services. It is therefore necessary to consider a company’s reviews, ratings and feedback. Ratings are given in stars and five is the highest. Getting a company with five or four stars would be a good option. Check the negative feedback too and consider how the company responds to them.

• Lead Time
Lead time is the time between when you make your order and when your package is delivered. It is important for you to compare between the urgency with which you want the cloth and the time taken by the company to deliver the clothe.

• Company Specialization
Different in different clothes. There are those that deal in babies’ clothes, others have specialized in men’s clothes while others have settled for women’ clothes. Other than gender and age, there are companies that have specialized in a certain type of clothes. You will find one service provider having specialized in Shalwar kameez and nothing more.

• Cost/Price of Clothes
There are prices attached on each cloth. Shopping online makes it easier as every piece will have a price tag. Considering your budget, go for a cloth that both fits your pocket and meets the quality.

• Company Sizing Information
A medium sized shirt from one company could be a small size for another company. It is important if you check the sizing information of the company from whom you want to buy. This will help you get the right size of each clothe.

• Availability of Customer Care Services
You could be in need of help either before or after you’ve made purchases. Once you gain access into a company’s website, you will need someone to guide you through. Likewise, you may need to contact someone in future in case the clothe did not meet your specifications.


• Customization of Clothes
You may need your kurti designed in a different way from others. Likewise, you may want to have your clothes customized in a certain way. The company you choose should be in a position to offer such services.