We all know Amazon as the online retailer that has everything you could possibly need in life. They also have a huge range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for women, men, and children. The problem is, we’ve all heard the horror stories about buying clothing from Amazon, and it ends up being nothing like the picture, or the sizing is completely off. Case and point, those poor girls who buy their prom dresses from Amazon, only to discover they are not wearable at all or are not even close to fitting.
I decided I would give some Amazon clothing a try, some of the stuff looks really cute. Keep in mind, there are tons of different brands that sell on Amazon. I find there are some pretty good deals on clothing and shoes on Amazon, too. I will also give you some tips on buying clothes, shoes, etc. on Amazon.
The first thing I got, was a long sleeve lightweight open-front cardigan. The reason I got this, was actually because my husband had surprised me with a shirt from my Amazon wish list. I ended up not liking the shirt (I will tell you why later), so I “exchanged” it for this cardigan. This is a very pretty burgundy color. I love these lightweight cardigans for layering and keeping your warm in the cooler months. It is really soft and comfortable too. It is also unique in that the fabric is 96% bamboo and 4% spandex. Some of the claims of using bamboo are that it is antibacterial, water absorbent, and has insulating properties. I will link the product so that you can read more on the claims of bamboo fabric.
Price: $19.99
Size: S
Rating: 4.4 stars
Sold by: ReneeC.
Fits as Expected Percentage: 81%
Other Perks: Made in the USA
Link: Burgundy Open-Front Cardigan
The next things I purchased was a long sleeve pocket T-Shirt dress. I have been on the hunt for a green long sleeve dress that I could style for fall. I love the look of long sleeved dresses with boots and scarves. This is probably my favorite purchase from this Amazon experiment. The length of sleeves and the dress are fantastic. The fabric is also really soft and breathable. It looks really cute on, and POCKETS! Plus, you cannot beat the price.
Price: $10.99 (varies by color)
Size: S
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Sold by: HIMONE
Fits as Expected Percentage: 95%
Other Perks: Free shipping
Link: Green Long Sleeve Pocket Dress
Lastly, I picked up some faux suede ankle booties. I was looking for some with a very low ankle, that were also a nice medium brown color (that is the only color of booties I didn’t own). I liked the look of these, and the price was not bad too. My only complaint with these is that they slip on my ankle a bit, and if you wear socks people will be able to see them. I really wanted to keep them though, because I love the look of them. I say wear socks with them, and who cares what people think. I normally wear an 8.5-9 in boots. I went with the 8.5 because this size was sold by Amazon, so I could return them for free if I needed to. I would personally go with half a size down if you are unsure.
Price: $32.99 (when I bought them, they were $28.99)
Size: 8.5
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Sold by: LUSTHAVE
Fits as Expected Percentage: 85%
Other Perks: Free returns on some
Link: Faux Suede Booties
So back to the top my husband bought me from my wish list. I have seen a lot of floral, mixed print tops on Amazon, that look like those really cute tops you can find at little boutiques. The price on some of them are surprisingly low. The problem with these is the fabric. They are usually made from Polyester and Spandex. This makes the fabric look boxy and feel stiff. It can also make the clothing look a little cheap. They are usually imported as well, making the sizing and fit a little off. I ended up returning it for some of the reasons I mentioned. I appreciate my husband’s gesture though.
Tips for buying clothing or shoes from Amazon:
- Read the reviews on a product
- Look at other users’ pictures of the product
- Check the “Fits as expected” percentage
- See where the product is made
- Check the sizing chart
- Read seller feedback
- Check if the product applies for free returns
I am a huge believer in reading product reviews on Amazon before I purchase something. I see it as other people like me have purchased this product, and I can read their opinion before I decide to buy it. People will also give you helpful tips about sizing up or down. I also like looking at the pictures people post in their reviews. This helps because you can see it on an actual person. The “Fit” percentage is nice too, you can click on it and it will show you how people ranked the fit, as expected, too small, too large, etc. Sometimes the seller will list where the product is made. If the product is made in the USA, you can expect the sizing to be similar to big name retailers (if you live in the USA). Some items that are produced in China can have a different size chart, so they may run smaller. This is where looking at the size chart can be helpful. You can also click on the information that is listed on Amazon about the seller of the product. Consumers can leave positive or negative feedback on the seller themselves. This can help you determine if you want to buy something from them or not. Lastly, Amazon offers free returns on a number of clothing and shoe products. This means you can purchase an item, and if the fit is wrong they will provide you with a shipping label to send it back for free. I also saw a recent news article that said Amazon would soon allow you to return things to Kohl’s or Whole Foods stores, how exciting!
I hope these tips will be helpful to you. Amazon has a lot of amazing clothing brands on their site, and you can find a lot of great deals. Since these purchases went pretty well. You may see more of these types of posts!