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6 Discount Online Shopping Mistakes to Avoid

January 7, 2020 · Fashion, Menswear, Womenswear

Keeping up with fashion trends can be a daunting task if you don’t find good deals. You can stay right on trend without having to break the bank. If you learn the intricacies of it you can avoid discount online shopping mistakes.


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Discount Online Shopping Tips

Before you head out to shop, take time to got through some of the tips. Skip over these costly discount online shopping mistakes that so you don’t regret your purchase.

Choosing The Label Over Fit

It would help if you didn’t buy every designer piece that was on discount. Make sure that the style and fit work for you. There are certain online shopping hacks that help you find pieces that fit without trying them on. Many shoppers buy online on impulse because some women’s boutique tops look flashy or expensive. Don’t ignore the fact that each designer top fits differently. Consider the shape of your body, your favourite style, and size of the top before spending your money.

Ignoring The Care Instructions

It’s not worth buying a ‘dry-clean only’ women’s top if you aren’t willing to pay for cleaning services. You need to wash most clothes every time you wear them, so they might be expensive to keep if they require compulsory dry cleaning services.

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If you accidentally run a ‘dry-clean only’ top through the wash, you can permanently ruin it. Stay safe by checking the care label before you invest in a new piece. You can also consider hand washing some of those pieces, but again you have to be careful, especially if they contain embroidery, sequins or beading.

Regular Replacement of Staple Pieces

When it comes to buying women’s boutique tops, quality over quantity is the policy. How do you maintain your top? How long does it last? You get the most value when you invest in high-quality staple pieces.

If you continuously get little tears in your best top when you wash it, you need to upgrade. It might cost you more, but you will look stylish, confident, and comfortable. In the long run, it will cost you less since you don’t have to replace as often.


Fake Promotion Traps

Yup! We’v all been victims to them. Suppose you see that the price of a trendy top is slashed by 50%. It sounds like a great deal, right? Don’t jump to conclusion so fast. Some shops hike up the original price to make deals look juicier. That may be to no surprise to you, but we can easily forget that we’re being fooled.

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Take your time to do some research to know the actual price or compare it with what other online stores are charging. This way, you’ll know whether the bargain is worth your hard-earned cash.

Throwing out Your Receipts

You’ve made this mistake countless times, but it’s time to change. Keep your receipts for as long as the online store allows returns. If you’re buying online, receipts are usually emailed. Make a folder in your inbox and funnel them there. If you aren’t 100% sure about the piece you’ve picked, you can easily retrieve the receipt. Having it makes it easier to get replacements when the item has gone on clearance since you bought it.

Also, receipts are necessary if the boutique offers price adjustments. If you bought a piece at full price, but you see it among the promotions a day later, you can return the receipt and get a refund of the difference. Several shops honour that policy. What a great way of saving money on clothes.

Not Following Online Store

Most stores text or email coupons to their customers if they sign up for promotional emails. With a simple sign up, you can learn about exclusive sales and collect coupons that will save you a lot of money.

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If you don’t like receiving such alerts, you shouldn’t give up. You can set up a new email address and use it for purchases, promos, and deals. Don’t want to deal with multiple email addresses? No problem. Email providers such as Google allow you to have a Promotions tab where all promo emails go into. From time to time, you can check it and see what came in without having distract your main inbox.

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The Gist of it

You now understand your weaknesses. Follow the above tips to make the right decision. Also, remember to buy your women’s boutique tops from a trustworthy online store.

What discount online shopping tricks do you have?

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15 Comments

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  1. Viano Dee says

    February 11, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    These are great tips. I am very guilty of throwing receipts away immediately after receiving my items. After reading this, guess it’s not such a good idea.

    Reply
    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 12, 2020 at 9:22 am

      We’ve all done it. With online shopping the great thing is you can create a folder and save them so they are out of sight but there when you need them.

      Reply
  2. Kristine Nicole Alessandra says

    February 12, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    These are all great tips. Although it is not common for me to buy clothes online, but your other tips will definitely help. I also make the mistake of throwing receipts away. I should be careful not to do that next time.

    Reply
    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 26, 2020 at 11:38 pm

      Receipts are a lifesaver and now you can easily electronically file them.

      Reply
  3. Komal says

    February 14, 2020 at 7:33 am

    Never choose label over fit! That’s like the worst mistake. Always try on too. Even if It is from online.

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    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 15, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      I agree but I find sometimes that if this is not possible ensuring that you know what the model measurements, height and size are helps in determining how it will fit on you.

      Reply
    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 15, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Agreed! Many of us have fallen for that trick.

      Reply
  4. Morgan @ Baby Got Balance says

    February 14, 2020 at 10:28 am

    These are some great tips! I have to say that for me the most disappointing thing is when I’ve ignored the care instructions and get home with my “great deal” only to find that it’s dry clean only……live & learn!

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    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 26, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Yup! Ditto, the best is to avoid overwashing clothes to reduce wear and tear

      Reply
  5. Loril Bosworth says

    February 14, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    I agree that it’s so important to know your prices when you are shopping online. I keep my receipts for about five months.

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    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 23, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Indeed! Makes us smarter shoppers 🙂

      Reply
  6. Clarice says

    February 14, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing these tips. Yes, I totally agree that following online stores is helpful to get dibs on upcoming promotions, deals and events. I also find it helpful to join groups that share online promotions and discounts. 🙂

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    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 15, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Joining groups that help out is great! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  7. Natasha Delort says

    February 14, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    I am the first the admit that I’ll fallen for the 50% off price because always want to get a great deal. I’ll be checking the list again to make sure I’m not making any more rookie mistakes

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    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      February 15, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Oh yeah for sure, it’s such an easy catch for retailers but we have to be smarter shoppers.

      Reply

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