Tips For Purchasing Wardrobe Essentials

1. Review the contents of your wardrobe and drawers and make a list of the essential items you already own as well as a list of the ones you need to purchase.

2. You should have  at least two of every essential item.

3. It is wise to purchase essentials in both light and dark neutral colours first. Light neutral colours include white, ivory and cream while dark neutral colours include black, navy blue and charcoal. 

4. Keep in mind that dark coloured fabrics recede and will make you look thinner while light shades advance and will make you look bigger. 

5. Once you have secured two of each essential item in neutral colours, you can add even more in your favourite colours and of various styles such as different necklines and waist styles.
 

6. Ensure that the details, styles and colours of your essentials are versatile so that they can be worn with many outfits.

Additional Tips When Purchasing Wardrobe Essentials Online

* Research the seller or the site's reputation by looking at customer reviews with regards to customer service, customer satisfaction and shipping time.

* Choose listings that contain extensive information about  the items you are interested in  such as detailed descriptions, dimensions, sizing information and high quality photographs. Videos are also helpful as they give you an idea of how clothes look like in real life.

* Keep accurate body measurements close at hand. These include measurements for the  bust, waist, hips, shoulders and inseam which can be used for sizing as there are no universal guidelines with regards to small, medium and large.

* Compare the measurements on the size chart of the designer's website for each item with your measurements in order to select the best size for you. This method is preferred as the size charts provided by online shopping sites are not specific and serve  as a  general guideline for all the items on the site.

* Know what fabrics you like to wear as well as those that make you feel uncomfortable. Look through your closet and pick out the items that you like or that make you uncomfortable, itchy or stuffy. Note the material compositions of these items and use this as a reference when shopping online.

* Keep in mind that the colour of the item you see online may not be the exact shade of the actual item as colour may vary from batch to batch. If the shade is not specified you should contact the seller to specify for instance if a blue item is royal blue or baby blue.

* To prevent impulse purchases, edit your cart before going to the virtual checkout to ensure you get only the items you need.

* Shipping charges are less if you purchase several items at the same time. You can also look for retailers who offer free shipping!

* Know the retailer's return and exchange policy as to whether satisfaction is guaranteed, whether exchanges can be made, the designated time period for returning items or if a purchase is a final sale.
  

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