Ethnic wear online shopping is an obsession. And given the variety and offers it gives a customer, why wouldn’t it be? However, all good things have a downside and online shopping is no different. There are countless frauds, product mismatches and other things that entail ethnic wear online shopping. Here are a few things you can follow to avoid the same happening to you:
- Authenticity:
One of the key factors for a fruitful online shopping experience is authenticity – both the brand and products. For instance, sometimes during khadi kurti online shopping you will be shown a very eye-catchy print. However, once it is delivered, you will see that the product delivered is SIMILAR to the design shown online but not the SAME. Likewise, some brands look extremely lucrative – have a great price point and designs. But most end up being fake.
Always look for authentic brands that deliver what they promise. If you’re unsure of how to check authenticity, here are a few pointers – check online presence as well as reviews. Check if the brand offers COD. Brownie points if the brand has an offline store. If not, the minimum criteria are a valid phone number and office address. This way, if anything goes wrong, you can file a case with the consumer court or cyber cell.
- Size guide:
Compared to an offline store, buying long kurta online is a breeze. You get countless options and at steal deals. But the only downside is that you cannot try on clothes and thus will be unsure of your size. Before you place an order, keep in mind to check the specific sizing chart of the product/brand. This is because sizes differ with brands. You might wear size S in one brand but might require size L in another.
- Convenience quotient:
Let’s say you found the pink chiffon dupatta of your dreams to pair with your kurta. However, once it was delivered you feel that the tones do not match with your attire. Now you have two options – either to return/exchange the pink chiffon dupatta or sport it as it is. For an effortless exchange, return or refund procedure, you should always check the brand policy before ordering. A lot of brands do not offer return/exchange on accessories.
- Quality & affordability:
Nothing in this world can match the charm of kalamkari long dresses. However, finding authentic kalamkari long dresses is a task easier said than done. This is because most brands claim machine printed kalamkari dresses to be artisan made. The worst part is they still charge the same! Before buying kalamkari or any other heritage print kurtas online check if the label actually works with artisans. As a matter of fact, only a few brands like Vishnu make legitimately handprinted artisanal ethnic wear. They collaborate with artisans all over India to create masterpieces that are as unique as you!
What is your favorite part about online shopping? And have you ever had a bitter experience?
