by Carol Wise

Created on: August 11, 2007

I hate shopping! Yes I must have a defective gene but I have to say that shopping on-line eliminates many of the problems I have with shopping and can actually be fun. I am also a plus sized woman who up until recently couldn't get around well enough to go shopping at a mall not to mention they didn't carry the sizes I needed. To make matters even worse I am a major tightwad when it comes to shopping for myself. I have found that I can find many things at affordable prices on-line.

Most important when shopping on-line is knowing your size and having a tape measurer. What fits in one style or material may not in another. So its important to be aware of your body type, what flaws you are trying to conceal and pay attention to the cuts or lines of an item and what material is being used. Even then in the process of making clothing, material can slip resulting in variances in the same size, style of clothing.

You are no longer limited to just Lane Bryant, there is Roamans, Jessica London, and many others including E-bay that you can pick and chose from dependent on need and the style you are looking for. One company may have links to several other sites.
If you are trying to save money then there are several ways to do so. First be aware of coupons and discounts offered on-line, these are often larger for on-line orders. Second shop the clearance items, size, color and availability are limited and frustrating at times but it is well worth the effort when you find what you want at huge savings. Bryant Catalog Outlet offers even deeper discounts and a flat shipping rate in most cases. Orders from most places ship in 1-3 days and generally arrive within two weeks.

I have little experience with returning items, I have been very lucky with my purchases but most sites have reasonable policies, they want their customers happy. And if you are having problems with a site accepting your order you can usually call a number and place your order that way.

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