New clothing is great, but what about clothing that’s just new to you? A lot of people are finding that instead of buying totally new clothing at a high premium that it might just be better to get clothes that are hip, funky and fresh — but have been gently used.
Like many things in life, new clothing has a higher price tag than if there’s a bit of depreciation there. You just have to figure out if it’s something that you can’t handle. Some people really don’t like the idea of wearing clothes that have been worn by someone else — even if the clothes have been gently washed and taken care of. They feel that the shopping experience is all about getting the newest clothes possible.
If you’re looking to save money though, you really can’t go wrong with online resale shops. They’re going to be the best way to save money and have a massive selection of clothes to choose from. Now, we’re not saying that there aren’t stores offline that cater to this. Local businesses are getting in on the fun, but that doesn’t mean that you will necessarily have your size waiting for you when you go there. If you live in an area where such stores haven’t taken over yet — online is going to be your friend more than anywhere else.
There are still some thoughts that you’re going to have to keep handy if you’re really going to make the most out of the online resale shops. You need to make sure that you take updated measurements. We know that we advised you to take measurements before, but a lot of people just let their measurements die on the vine, so to speak. It’s smarter to really make sure that you have the power to get good measurements and keep them close to you.
Take your time shopping online, and make sure that you know the store policies. If something isn’t eligible for return, that’s something that you need to know immediately. However, most online shops really want to earn your business, and as long as the clothing isn’t damaged they’ll usually take it back or simply exchange it for something else.
Have fun!