The styling tip I have for you today is the key to shopping online. I always tell my clients that it is very important to know your labels on the clothes you wear. Knowing your labels does not mean you are an individual who shops only name brand, but simply, you know what fit and style you like. This is a plus when shopping online. For example, a dress in NY&C for me usually runs large, so I know that when I shop online, I can always get a size smaller. I also love dresses by Vince Camuto! I wear a size 10 in his dresses, but if the material stretches, I can get away with a size 8.
Knowing the name of the designer on your labels can save you a lot of money. 6pm is one of my favorite online retailers and when I see a dress by Calvin Klein on sale for $20, I can click and add it to my cart because I know the fit of this brand. I don’t have to guess or pass it by because I am not sure if I can wear it or not. Also, read the reviews from customers who have already purchased the item. This gives you an idea of how it will fit you. I love reading reviews and I love when women share their weight and dress size! Another good idea you can try is go on a shopping trip with your girlfriend and try on certain brands you like. This is how you can see if a designer brand fits. Below, I have some examples that will help you score the best deals online and not miss out because you are not certain how it will fit.
This is a beautiful dress by Vince Camuto! The fit is larger then most designers. I wear a size 10 and usually have extra room in them. This dress is perfect for now & later.
Dress by NY&C. I love the way their dresses fit. I can always go a size down. If you get your size you will be very please, but you should never go a size up with this brand!
Love TOPSHOP but I find their dresses to run a bit small. So I would always size up when shopping online.
Other brands I wear and their fit.
Calvin Klein:
I usually have to go a size up.
BCBGMAXAZRIA:
Most items I have by them fit true to size, but I have purchase dresses that I had to buy a size up.
Nine West:
True to size.
Lauren Ralph Lauren:
I usually have extra room in his dresses. Love the fit!
Adrianna Papell:
A perfect true to size!
Michael Michael Kors:
I usually have extra room in his dress.