Buying a wedding dress online: yes or no?

 Buying a wedding dress is initially a very sensitive issue because it is one of the main details in the image of a bride. Ordering a dress on the Internet does not always simplify the task, but this option has both its pros and cons, which we will tell you about in this article!

1.         Service and delivery

2.         Special attention

3.         Offline shopping

4.         Pros and cons

Service and delivery

Focusing on the fact that we live in an age of high technologies and online shopping seems to us as something commonplace, it is not surprising to order a wedding dress in an online store, especially considering that not only luxury brands provide their customers such an opportunity, but also mass markets. At the moment, any bride can easily choose a dress within the stipulated budget, just by going to the Internet.

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“What should you pay attention to when ordering a wedding dress online? When choosing a dress, special attention should be paid to the silhouette and we note that it is necessary to know exactly your size and parameters, that is, the bride must be completely sure that the ordered dress meets not only her expectations and ideas but also her figure,” comments representative of the salon. You can read about the most current options for wedding dresses in the following articles:

 

It should be noted that gradually some designers go online, which helps them to save money on rent, and you - time to search. Moving to the Internet space, many showrooms focus on the service, which provides for a courier to go home and the opportunity to try on an outfit. “First of all, when buying a dress online, pay special attention to the portal itself or the store where you order. Can you trust him? In any case, it is worth considering the timing of tailoring, delivery, conditions for returning a dress or money. Will the dress be individually sewn for you, taking into account the measurements, or is it a finished product?

Offline shopping

In order not to miscalculate with the dress model when buying online, we recommend that you first try on this model in a store or showroom. “When choosing a wedding dress on your own, the main thing is to understand what the bride wants to wear on this holiday, what style will look most advantageous. I would advise you to decide on an offline model, try on something similar in a store or find it in your wardrobe, study the fabrics, be able to take measurements correctly so as not to miscalculate with the size. There are many advantages to buying a wedding dress online, for example, it is a huge selection of outfits from all over the world, and saving time, and often the budget, Unfortunately, it also happens that our fantasies do not coincide with reality, therefore, even after you order a dress that you have tried in the store, there is no 100% chance that it will satisfy all your aesthetic needs. Wedding dress: what if you don't like it?

Pros and cons

Online shopping, of course, has its pros and cons

“A significant disadvantage of purchases in this format is that the bride will not be able to use the help of an experienced consultant at home, for example, properly lace up the dress for the first time.  Also, the absence of large mirrors and proper lighting in the house is also important, which makes it difficult to see oneself in the outfit and objectively evaluate it,” says the representative of the Dorbank salon. However, “minuses can be avoided if you properly prepare for the order and have a margin of time in case of force majeure, or, on the contrary, add it in the place where there is a need for it. I love online shopping in all its spheres, it helps to save time and also increases the choice,

Do not forget about the warranty period and the possibility of a return, because situations are completely different. Also, after buying a dress, you could see another model that you liked more than what you have already purchased. Do not deny yourself the pleasure, because it is never too late to return a dress to the store. “If the dress is sewn especially for you, it will be quite difficult to return it. You should not order a dress if you are not sure that it is exactly what you need. Indeed, in the case of individual tailoring, this is a huge work, as well as the cost of fabric, accessories, and labor costs. The manufacturer will at least be offended if you say that this is: "Not what you expected." Nobody wants to leave you without a dress, but there are also non-professional craftsmen in the wedding market. Discuss all the nuances. If there is a contract, study it carefully. The main advice when buying a dress online is to keep in mind the timing! You should have enough time to adjust the dress or buy another one if the first purchase is unsuccessful,” emphasizes the owner of the Tavifa wedding fashion salon and founder of the Lakshmi fashion brand.

We recommend that you start browsing the assortment of online stores in advance in order to buy a wedding dress since you should not forget that the delivery period also takes a certain time period. You can familiarize yourself with all the variety of options for wedding dresses and the most relevant models of the coming year in our article 100 wedding dresses of 2019 that amazed everyone! And by subscribing to our Instagram page, you can receive a daily portion of wedding inspiration.

Courtesy: best wedding planner in Lahore