Shopping online can be very scary. We’re not sure if
need to try the plus size dresses on to make sure they fit.
At times we find ourselves searching endlessly for plus
size evening dresses and evening wear that we get off of
the computer with information overload.
We often get overwhelmed over the many web sites and choices.
There are solutions to this and I’d like to let you in on them.
You’ll find your plus size evening dresses with a snap.
A great deal of time can be saved while shopping online if we
specifically search for the item we’re looking for.
How do we normally search online?
– Dresses
– Large Dress
– Evening Dresses
– Cocktail Dresses
How do we save time searching online for a plus size evening dress?
Answer: Do a specific search
– Plus size red long evening dress with slit
– Green short plus size dress
– Plus size Red empire waist dresses with rhinestone
– Red dresses size 1X
– Evening Dresses size 34
– Pluss size evening dresses
– Plus size evening dresses
– Plus size evening wear
– Mature plus size evening dresses
(Try a specific search with dresses plural and singular)
Each search may give you different results. Remember,
the term plus size can also be pluss size. Once again, each
plus size search term will bring you different results.
The more specific your search the better. If
you’re unsure, then just search on the type of
plus size clothing you’re looking for.
– Plus size short dresses
– Plus Size evening dresses
– Pluss size diva dresses
– Plus size diva dresses
Your plus size dresses search may become more
specific as you see plus size evening dresses
on various sites.
Once you arrive on a site, next it’s time to
see what sizes are available. Most plus size
sites will indicate what their size ranges are
on the very first page.
Check the top, side, or bottom margins for the
size chart. Some sites will have their misses and
plus size charts separate. Others will identify
their plus sizes as women sizes.
In some cases you may have to go to the plus size
site’s Site Map to find the size chart.
The size chart is one of the most unnoticeable
features on a site. It should probably be
the other way around. If a web site has many
different sizes of dresses, the size chart
should stand out. If a store can accommodate the
masses I say flaunt it.
The size chart may give an indication of what
type of dresses are best for certain shapes.
On some sites, you’re able to search on the fashion
site by size, shape, fabric, or color.
Some size charts will depict different
shapes with fruits and vegetables. (i.e. pear,
onion, etc.) These sites normally will tell
you which outfits goes best on what shape.
Lets say you find a plus size dress that you like, the
next thing to do is see what dress sizes are available.
In some cases you may want to write this information
down.
Some plus sizes will run either larger or smaller than
what we’re used to buying in the stores. When you
identify which plus or women sizes are available, the
next thing to do is go to the size chart and take
your measurements with a tape measure. The size
chart will tell you how to measure yourself in most cases.
Match your chest, waist, and hip measurements to the
size chart. If you find that you’re larger in a particular
area, you may have to go up one size.
Rule of thumb, always go up a size if you’re between sizes.
I ordered a plus size evening dress online two months ago
and had to go up one size due the my hips not matching
what was on the size chart. The dress fit perfectly due to
going up one size!
If we really think about it, people have been ordering
like this for years. We actually take the same steps for
catalog ordering and for finding the right size for a
sewing pattern.
Well ladies, hope this takes some of the fear out of shopping online.
It’s actually easier. There’s no traffic, no one bumps you in the aisles, the
kids aren’t lost under the racks, and the fitting room being full isn’t
a factor. Enjoy the less stressful shopping experience!