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How to use the size guide properly
Short answer: Compare centimetres with a garment you already own, not with your own body. That is the fastest and mos...
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Why months pass between order and shelf
Short answer: The yarn has to be spun, the fabric knitted and dyed, the garments sewn and the goods shipped. Each ste...
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How to choose a colour when shopping online
Short answer: Screens show colours differently. Choose by the name and the description rather than by the image, and ...
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The best time of year to buy clothes
Short answer: Seasonal goods are cheapest as the season ends. Basics have no season and their price varies less. Buy ...
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Why your size in particular is often sold out
Short answer: The middle sizes sell fastest because most people wear them. Shops buy to a curve, and if the curve mis...
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What to do if an item has a fault
Short answer: Contact the shop with photos of the fault and the order number. A manufacturing fault is different from...
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How to read a fibre composition label
Short answer: The fibres are listed in descending order by weight. If viscose comes first, it is the main material. E...
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How to read the symbols on a care label
Short answer: Five symbols cover everything: a tub for washing, a triangle for bleaching, a square for drying, an iro...
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Paying in an online shop and what to look for
Short answer: Check that the address starts with https, that there is a visible contact page, and that payment goes t...
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Is a newsletter worth the bother
Short answer: It is, if you buy basics a couple of times a year. Then you hear when what you use is reduced, instead ...
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Free shipping thresholds and when topping up pays off
Short answer: Topping up pays off if what you add is something you needed anyway. If you buy something to save on shi...
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How to read reviews when you are unsure about size
Short answer: Look for reviews that mention measurements or a normal size. Comments saying something runs large or sm...
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