A Helpful Guide to Buying Used/New Clothing on s

While browsing on okay you see a fantastic dress that you would loveto have for your wardrobe. You hesitate to buy it because you've never purchased pre-owned (used) clothing before and are afraid you'll get a worn-out rag that you'll be too embarassed to wear anywhere or you'll get it and it won't fit you.
Don't let these worries stop you from buying great clothing on okay for mere fractions of retail prices. This guide will help you determine how to search and what to look for in your clothing listings to get quality clothes that will enhance your wardrobe.
Why buy pre-owned (used) clothing?
The wordsused clothingcan convey images of dirty rags that are too worn out, stained, damaged or smelly to ever wear in public, however this image isgrossly inaccurate of most used clothing available on okay. In truth, buying used clothing is anexcellent way to get the most out of your clothing budget dollars as well as find clothes that fit your style and taste. And unlike what's available new at your local mall, used clothing can offer you classic and vintage styles that will fit your personal taste and style whatever the current fashion trend.
Long before society gravitated to a disposable attitude about all consumer goods, clothing was routinely re-sold again and again until it eventually disintegrated into rags. Manufacturing clothing was not inexpensive so clothing was naturally worn andre-used until it fell apart, with people of all economic levels buying and selling their clothing when it no longer fit or they(the wealthier families) tired of it. Even the aristocracy would sell their pre-worn clothing to merchants who specialized in used clothing or they would give them to servants and friends.
In today's world, there is so much qualityused clothing available atgreat prices that no one need go without their own well-stocked wardrobe with outfits for any occasion.You just have to know what to look for in clothing listings.
What to look for in clothing listings:
Size - First and foremost, you should always look for the size of the item you're interested in. It can be the most fabulous dress on the planet, but if it's three sizes too small or too big, you won't be able to wear it. The seller should have the marked size of the item listed or, if the item has no size tag, their estimate of the size based on the measurements. Always check the actual clothing measurements, even if a size is given, to make sure it will fit you.
Measurements - Look for the measurements of the clothing on the listing. If there are no measurements, you should click the Ask Seller A Question link and ask for them. Women's clothing sizes vary considerably from label to label, so that size 14 from oneclothing manufactureris not the same as a size 14 from another, sometimes by as much as two fullsizes different. Actual measurements will let you know if that item runs small or runs large, and if it will fit you. Take your own measurements and keep them handy by thegeputerso you have the numbers to gepare the measurements against. More on taking your own measurements shortly.
Pictures - Most sellers post pictures of the clothing item they are selling. The quality of these pictures vary greatly, but they should give you at least a general idea of the style, color and cut of the item you're considering. If the picture does not give you all the information you need, do ask the seller for more pictures and ask questions to clarify, color, style, trim, etc..
Condition - Look for an accurate description of condition in the listing. Does it have stains, rips, holes, loose stitching? Is the fabric worn or covered with wash fuzzies? Are there buttons missing or is the zipper broken? If the condition is not described nor even mentioned you should not hesitate to contact the seller and ask. Never go by pictures alone as flaws can be easily concealed in the pictures. If there appears to be a stain on the item in the picture, but nothing is mentioned in the description, do ask the seller for clarification of the spot you see in the picture. It could be an oversight on the seller's partor thecamera could just have cast an odd shadow or had dust on the lens.
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