Online Shopping

          The world of online shopping for apparel is not at all familiar to me until I got to college. I didn't like the idea of buying clothes online since I cannot physically see it in person. The only thing I can see is the picture and a simple description of the item. Photos can be enhanced to make the item look different and it is really easy to buy the wrong size. However, my views changed as I got to college because it is hard to physically go to the store when I don't have a means of transportation. Walking and taking a bus does consume a lot of my time, which I didn't like since I could've used that time to be productive. Another reason behind my changing thoughts on online shopping is because of my sister. She does a lot of online shopping too when she got to college and I do get a bit envious of her new clothes. So, just one day I decided that it is time for me to go online shopping. I don't shop online much due to my college student budget and when I do it is because of sales or free shipping. 

            There are positives and negatives of online shopping. Let's start with some negatives. First, I think that it is a hassle to return items no matter what retailers say. Also, many retailers won't provided paid postage on their return shipping labels. It wouldn't be bad if there's a store near you because most retailers allow you to return it back to the stores for credit, but for a college student not so much. Another problem is the quality of the material. The pictures look decent and make you think that the quality of the material isn't bad. However, there are items that don't live up to the pictures. Sometimes the colors differ and material used to make the item is flimsy. For some positives, again, online shopping reduces the amount of time needed to get to the stores. Also, there are always deals or sales that are exclusively online only. Stores might not have as much variety of clothes as oppose to online. It is exciting when a package comes and also when you open it. Shopping online helps me feel better when I'm stressed out. 

             This blog will be dedicated to feature clothing items in person. As an online shopper, I think it is helpful to read reviews and also see the item in real life. I hope every item in this blog will be helpful for you as you online shop for apparels. Let the reviews begin!!

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