The number one thing you must do before purchasing anything is know your size and/or measurements. When shopping brands you know or in person it is easy to figure out your size. As you may already know your fit, can try things on, or be measured in the store. But for those who’d rather not deal with in person shopping, there is online shopping! During quarantine I did a lot of online shopping. Upon one of my shopping excursions I decided to purchase clothes. When I finally received them, every item I had purchased did not fit as expected. So, from that disappointment I swore off online shopping.
What gave me confidence to shop online
One day I was scrolling through clothing websites and noticed a ‘Find My Size’ or ‘What size fits me?‘ button. At first, I did not care to click on it. The size guides provided by most sites never seem to coordinate with my body type. Then, as I continued looking, I realized I really needed help figuring out my size. I clicked the button, answered a few questions, then gave up, once I realized there were more than just the simple 3 questions most sites ask. I left the site and did not online shopping alone for a while.
Then one day I decided I wanted to update my wardrobe. But if I was going to do this, I wasn’t going to waste my money on just anything. I wanted better quality items and ones that I knew would fit. So, I gave online shopping another try. I filled out the entire questionnaire on the Find My Size option. I went with the recommended sizes for every item I purchased, which included both tops and bottoms. And I have to say, I was thoroughly surprised when my items arrived and every one fit perfectly. I really thought I had just gotten lucky or maybe it was just this site that had great size to fit. Then upon doing more online shopping, I realized that the Find My Size questionnaire was very accurate when finding the size that will best fit you.
How it works
So, here’s how it works, begin by answering the basic age, height, and weight questions. For this portion be completely honest. I’m saying this because I know I’m guilty of rounding up my height from time to time.. but being honest helps with the accuracy of finding the best size for you. Next, it will ask about other brands you wear and what sizes you normally wear with that brand. This is where you will need to know sizing or measurements depending on the brand. Once you complete all of the questions, it will produce your recommended size with a percentage showing the strength of what they think that size will fit you. If you complete a few more questions (that are optional) the percentage increases, increasing the chance of it being your perfect fit.
Once completed, you have the option to create an account to save your recommended size for future purchases or just continue as is. Choosing the option to create an account is helpful for those who are avid online shoppers or those who are at times forgetful of things, but that option is up to you. When online shopping, I highly recommend that you use this tool. It was the first thing that helped me to gain confidence in online shopping again and the thing that allows me to expand my shopping to other brands. So, if you’re looking for a place to start when it comes to shopping for your body type, knowing your size and measurements will be the way to go.
