FIND YOUR FIT: TIPS TO FIND YOUR RIGHT SIZE WHEN BUYING CLOTHES ONLINE
How to increase your confidence buying clothing online
Right now, everyone is shopping online, but when it comes to clothing, this can be a little nerve-wracking.
Not knowing how something is going to look, fit or feel can be a little off putting, so how do you get comfortable with shopping online for great quality clothing that is hassle free, and gives you great results?
To help you out all of our designs have the garment measurements so that you can then determine if it is somewhere that you want a tight or loose fit. See the Sizing tab for our Panelled Trousers to see how we do it.
Know your key measurements
Keep your key measurements saved somewhere so you can use them when shopping online, and increase your purchase success rates.
When taking your measurements, always compare them to pieces of clothing that you know fit you well, as this will help you understand how and if something will fit.
Just remember garment measurements are normally half the circumference of the garment and when you are measuring your own body you are measuring the circumference.
Trousers, Pants & Bottoms
For me buying trousers online is one of the trickiest things to do, but if you have these 2-3 key measurements to compare with the websites garment sizes then you should be good.
Front rise
What I recommend is to find your favourite trousers and measure the front rise.
The Front Rise is the seam that runs directly down the centre of your trousers, often with zip or button fly. It goes from just under the waistband to where the inner leg seams meet the front and back seams.
When you measure the front rise make sure you follow the curve with your measuring tape!
Length
Length is quite important as whether you want it cropped, waist, hip or something in between will vary.
Take a top you already own, and lay it flat, measuring straight from the centre back neck seam to the hem edge and compare to the garment measurements.
Hem Width
Hem width allows you to understand how the top will fit on you. Again measure your comparison top by laying it out flat but not stretched. Measure straight along the hem edge.