5 things to keep in mind while shopping from Instagram

When you are shopping online, you should be able to try on what you are purchasing. One should be able to feel the fabric and see how it would look on you.

However, online shopping does not provide you with this luxury. Though it is super convenient, at times the product might lack comfort.

Nowadays, people are heavily shopping from Instagram websites and thrift stores, which provide a variety of trendy clothes that always captivate our attention.

Therefore, if you want to shop till you drop, then keep these things in mind while purchasing.

​Sizes are always different in every brand. Therefore, look for the low waist, high waist, bust, and hip size sections and then opt for the right fit. The size chart is updated according to the region, therefore look for the UK or US size charts as different countries have different size guidelines. You should know that size 6 US and size 6 UK are not the same. Therefore, keep a check of your hips and bust measurements at all times which would make online shopping easier for you.

​Always check the return policy details, as not all shops allow you to exchange an item that does not fit, but most shops do allow returns. On Instagram, always check when the website was started and whether it is legit or not. Check for the comment section reviews and reviews uploaded on the website and then read carefully the policies of the company. Check all their posts and look for any kind of theft or forgery situation.

​Your mood board is a collection of images that inspired you to purchase and should reflect your style. It should serve as a source of inspiration, as there are tons of websites and thrift stores on Instagram, which have a variety of clothes. Thus, you should spot the type of collection you wish to wear notice the commonalities, and further explore the website. The platform will also start recommending more brands and websites of the same genre which would be beneficial for you.

Cash on delivery has a shorter time frame to delivery than standard invoicing and is better than the online payment process to avoid the scene of forgery. As some websites do not have a proper verification and might not be legit, thus people prefer cash on delivery. Many times even after the tracking process, the parcel never arrives, proving that the website is a fraud. Thus, it’s better to wait for the parcel and then pay for delivery.

​If you’re on the fence about an item then ask the website whether they can hold the item or not. Many websites do not provide you with the availability, however, some legit Instagram websites do allow you to, and thus one should understand that it is a legit website. You can simply put things in a cart, but some exclusive websites have limited items, therefore make a quick decision.