Living in the age of the Internet, it has become very easy to buy almost everything you need. However, how do we react when a bride says she decided to order her wedding dress online? More than one case has been seen when the true appearance of the dress does not match the one seen in the photos before. That's why we collected recommendations that should be taken into account if you decide to hunt for a dress on the Internet.

WHERE to find the dress?

There are countless websites that offer bridal dresses. These can be online stores of various well-known and lesser-known brands, as well as various forums where dresses worn once can be purchased from ex-brides, as well as sites such as ebay.com and aliexpress.com, where various sellers from all over the world come together, offering both new and already worn wedding dresses.

You should be especially careful with the last two pages - you can undoubtedly find real pearls in them, but you will have to go through countless pages for that to happen, and let's be honest - until you receive your package, you will not be sure that the dress will be exactly like the one you see in the photo. From time to time on the Internet you can see wandering parodies of how different the dresses are from what is expected.

Pay attention to sizes and fabric

If it is decided to order a dress on the Internet, the bride should make sure not only of her wishes, but also be aware of her body shape, measurements and what cut and fabric would suit her best.

A recommendation from other brides who got their wedding dress in this way – to go to nearby wedding dress salons first to research and try on dresses – this way you will have an understanding of what you want and what would suit you best.

You should also carefully research what the designer or supplier's sizing policy is and whether your size will exactly match the contours of the dress you are looking at. When in doubt, it's best to remove your measurements and contact the seller to get a clearer answer as to what size you would need.

Wedding dress or going out dress?

There are brides who choose simpler dresses in terms of cut, without claiming that it will be marked with the words "wedding dress". Airy, luxurious and less luxurious dresses can be found in almost all online stores, including, for example, asos.com, which offers a wide assortment of evening dresses and also bridal dresses. In addition, the order arrives in a relatively short time and, not least, there is a good return policy.

Find out the delivery, price and return policy

This is another issue to consider if you decide to buy a dress online - you need to carefully study the delivery, price and return policy.

From online stores and sellers not based in Europe, the delivery of goods sometimes takes several months, therefore, if the dress is purchased in this way, it should be done in time.

You should also find out whether, in case the dress does not fit or does not meet your desired expectations, you will be able to return it, receiving back the amount of money you paid.

What is the main motivation?

An important question that every bride must answer. It can be both the desire to be different and buy something that cannot be found in the offer of Latvian shops and wedding salons, and the desire to save.

With the latter, you have to be careful and carefully consider whether you will really be able to save, because if the dress, for example, is sent from distant countries, you should expect that you may have to pay both a large shipping fee and customs tax upon receiving the order.

In addition, if the dress looks very luxurious in the photo, but its price seems inappropriately low, then there is a relatively high probability that it could look different in reality than in the pictures.

Do you know a good tailor?

Often, when ordering a wedding dress on the Internet, you should consider that it might be necessary to use the services of a seamstress to adapt it to the specific height contours. That's why a good seamstress will be just in time to fix the imperfections of the dress, if there are any.

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