5 Things to Remember When Buying a Wedding Dress Online

                Not
every bride is lucky enough to walk into a bridal shop and comes out
with the first dress she tries on. But that was my story 10 years ago.
It makes me feel so old when I put it that way. Just like most little
girls, my wedding dress was already designed and stored in my head. All I
had to do was meeting it in person. But what if  after visiting
almost every bridal shop in town, you still can’t find a dress
that describes exactly the picture that you have in mind? More and more brides are opting for
buying their wedding dresses online these days.  While it is easy to find
beautiful and inexpensive dresses online, it is hard to find a website
that you can trust when it comes to finding the most important item for
that memorable day. Let’s face it, you are taking a big risk by buying a
wedding dress online. Number one, you cannot feel the fabrics. Number two, you cannot try the
dress on. And number 3, you can’t be 100% sure that the color
you are ordering is the exact color that you will be getting. On the other hand,  buying
your dress online can come with great benefits, like a wide variety of
dresses to choose from,  full customization, and better deals than actually walking into a
store. Below are a few things that you need to remember when buying a wedding dress online.

 

Size chart and body type
          Have your measuring tape handy and be
ready to compare your results to the company’s size chart.  Planning a wedding
can be stressful. And our bodies react differently to stress. Some of
us eat more when we are stressed out, while others eat less. So, your
dress might be either too big or to small a week before the wedding. Not
all body shapes are created equal. You need to consider a dress that
will flatter your figure. What you see on the model might surprise you
when you try it on. Also, don’t forget
to leave room for alteration when ordering your size.

 

 

Return policies and shipment
Fine prints are annoying.  But, the information is very important. You
need to know if the company is responsible for shipping back to their
location, and how long you have to return the package once received.
Shopping for your wedding dress early is important if you want to get the  product on time. It also gives you plenty of time to return
it. You also need to know if you will get a full or a partial refund if you follow
the company’s guidelines regarding refunds and returns.
FAQs
          Before contacting customer service, read their Frequently Asked
Questions page. That page usually answer questions that customers like
you want answers to.
Customer service
               Take advantage of their customer service to ask
important questions. Does the fabric stretch? What different colors does
the dress come in? Can the dress be customized to fit my frame? These
are some of the questions you should ask.

Reviews and testimonials
Companies encourage clients to leave a feedback for two reasons. First, they want to know how they are doing. And second, they want regular people like you to share their shopping experiences with other buyers.  I do most of my clothes shopping online. Needless to say that reading reviews before buying a product or trusting a website is very important to me. So, remember to read reviews and what other customers have to say about the website.

Once you have a clear picture of the dress that you want to wear, arm yourself with a good credit card and the tips mentioned above, and your shopping experience should be a stress-free one.

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I am a content writer and Amazon influencer, but I am first a wife and mother. When I am not writing, I enjoy reading a good book while having a nice glass of Merlot or Pinot close by. My goal here is to share my experiences with you. Hopefully, you will learn from my mistakes.

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21 Comments

  1. Julie Ann Lozada
    September 28, 2015 / 9:45 am

    i love the last wedding dress… i want to wear that on my wedding day. 🙂

    It’s a GIRL Thing

    • September 30, 2015 / 9:51 pm

      Me too.

  2. Jackie Harrison
    September 28, 2015 / 10:08 am

    These are great helpful tips you right not every bride is lucky enough to walk in and find the right dress. Keeping these tips in mind is a great start.

    • September 30, 2015 / 9:52 pm

      Thanks, Jackie!

    • October 14, 2015 / 12:12 pm

      Gracias chica!

  3. September 28, 2015 / 11:37 am

    Size chart is so important when searching for that perfect dress , really enjoyed reading these tips. Will check out the link/store.

    http://www.stylenbeutylounge.com

    • October 19, 2015 / 11:59 am

      Thanks Uzo.

    • October 19, 2015 / 12:01 pm

      Thanks Robin

  4. Lenya
    September 28, 2015 / 1:43 pm

    Stunning dresses, Nerline. Happy Monday, honey.
    kisses
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

  5. Subha Bose
    September 28, 2015 / 3:07 pm

    Return policy is a must when buying dress online, nice post dear.

  6. September 28, 2015 / 5:45 pm

    Promtimes have some of the best wedding dresses. Great review, sissy. 🙂

    missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

  7. Glenda·Kruse Blogger
    September 28, 2015 / 8:32 pm

    Great tips Nerline! The first dress is my favorite xo
    fashionphases.com

  8. Elsie Davies
    September 29, 2015 / 5:03 am

    Great review Nerline dear, lovely dresses too. Have a lovely week. xo

    • October 19, 2015 / 12:05 pm

      Lol! I agree.

  9. October 1, 2015 / 3:41 pm

    Very important tips; I bought my own wedding dress in a bridal shop after subscribing to lots and lots of bridal magazines about ten years ago. Now, brides have the notion of shopping for bridal dresses online because there are so many online bridal boutiques out there with lots of amazing and beautiful designs; like you said, there is the need to exercise caution.

    The selections featured here are all so beautiful and if I ever want to have a wedding anniversary/renewal, I'll check them out.

  10. Tomes Edition
    October 3, 2015 / 12:59 am

    I bought my dress online and it came perfect!

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