Despite the fact that millions of pounds are spent purchasing lingerie online each year, there are still thousands of people that remain sceptical about the idea of purchasing anything clothing related (particularly lingerie) from an online retailer. Why is this exactly?
A Question of Size
The biggest deterrent when it comes to making an online lingerie purchase is the concern that the garment will not fit when it arrives. This should not be a major concern nowadays as the vast majority of online lingerie stockists supply a size guide to accompany their items which is the equivalent of what would be available from a High Street retailer. Although there is no such thing as a universal size standard for lingerie, if you know your size then it shouldn’t be too difficult to select the correct item or items. If you do select the wrong size, items can usually be exchanged.
Overall Convenience
With online shops being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there isn’t a time of the day or night that you can’t purchase something. Bricks and mortar retail outlets on the other hand are usually only open during standard business hours making it less convenient to just pop in whenever you need something. Due to the open all hours convenience of online shops, you can make an order at home or work, or on your mobile phone whilst you’re out. There are also internet cafes dotted up and down the country with readily available online access.
Selection and Price
Unlike High Street shops which can only fit so many items in their stores, the amount of goods available online is practically limitless. If what you are looking for isn’t available from one website then you can simply click onto another one – this saves lots of time. Doing the same thing going from one High Street shop to another could add hours onto your purchase time. Furthermore, prices are often cheaper online as well because there are generally less overheads compared to bricks and mortar outlets. Postage costs do have to be factored in but a great many online stores also offer free second class delivery so if you are prepared to wait an extra few days then delivery costs will be zero.
Sexy Lingerie
Online shops are also perfect if you’re looking for sexy erotic lingerie such as crotchless or open bust items. The majority of bricks and mortar retailers do not stock lingerie that is considered especially raunchy but instead tend to favour everyday lingerie. If you feel slightly embarrassed about your purchase, online shopping will also overcome that hurdle as you don’t have to come face to face with an actual member of staff.
Safe Websites
If you are unsure about where to buy online lingerie from, it is always advisable to shop with a site that you are familiar with. Also, check to see that the website is part of an internet shopping trusted websites scheme: if this is the case, a graphic will usually be shown on the site stating this. Another way of identifying if the website is safe to purchase from is to look for the prefix ‘https’ at the start of the website address when on the checkout page. If in doubt, go to another website.
Returns Policy
Prior to making your purchase, it’s important to check what the returns policy is. This is also a good way of making sure this is a legitimate company. For example, if you can’t find any address details, a telephone number or any e-contact details such as an email address then avoid this site. Remember that for hygiene reasons, most lingerie retailers do not like to accept items back that have been worn such as g-strings and thongs. This also applies to High Street retailers.
Try shopping for sexy lingerie online within the UK – you might be pleasantly surprised by the level of choice out there.
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