Adventures In Online Shopping
Buying without trying is a risky business. In certain
situations, however, (like say, when I live in Calgary, and my beloved Anthropologie is
nowhere to be found) a girl has got to do what a girl has to do. I recently
fell head over heels for a slightly retro, multi-coloured silk dress on the Anthropologie site. This love was so deep that I was willing to shell out some pretty major coin (shipping and
duty from the states are nothing to scoff at) site unseen and place my very
first online clothing order.
Along with the dress, I also chose a short-sleeved silk
blouse with a whimsical parachute print, a pair of weathered black brogues and
laser printed lace tights. Have I mentioned how much I adore Anthro? I will say that I was a little bit stressed about
how long it took for the delivery to arrive—again, it’s a Canadian/US thing—but
the moment I received the doorknocker I practically skipped down the street to
collect my goodies. I was mentally prepared to send pieces back if they weren’t
what I had invisioned, but I was beyond pleased with both the quality of the
products and the fit. Granted, I chose styles that I knew generally work on my
body shape, but I was pretty skeptical about whether things would be the same
in the “real world” as they had appeared online.
My first online clothing shopping experience was a
hit—excellent news considering my passion for clothing that isn’t available in
Calgary. I’m curious about your experiences.
Let’s discuss: Do you shop online a lot? What are your
favourite sites? Any horror stories about lost merchandise, poor fit or quality
or problems with returns to share? Still hesitant about shopping online? What’s
stopping you? Sound off below!
By: Meghan
Photo Credit: Anthropologie
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