The truth is that with the resources we have today, we do n't have to wait for Black Friday to find succulent offers . If you want to buy clothes, you have many options, such as private sales clubs or campaigns carried out by brands on a specific basis.
Another thing we can do is access the AliExpress store. Here we can find clothes and shoes, among many other items, super discounted in price. In this online platform of Chinese origin you have the opportunity to locate clothing items that you would not find so cheap in other stores. Of course, you must be clear about its origin and quality.
Obviously, it will not be the same to buy a product here, than to do it in any other store - even online - with higher quality clothes. In any case, if you prefer the offers to the quality of the fabrics, below we will give you 10 tips that you should take into account before making a purchase of clothes or shoes on AliExpress.
1. Find clothes from Zara (or very similar)
Well, it's not that you can find Zara clothes on AliExpress. In reality, you will only find Zara clothes in their stores, but there are many Inditex brand products that have been cloned and that can be sold in China. This is legal as long as the brand name is not replicated on the garments.
But how do you find this type of clothing on AliExpress? There are brands, such as Manerson, Onnea or Dvacaman that make products very similar to those of Zara, especially with regard to costume jewelery and accessories. So if you are interested, all you have to do is do your searches on AliExpress with these keywords.
You can also try directly searching for relatable names. That is, if you have seen a boho blouse , write that name to find something similar. You will surely find it.
2. Cool retro clothes
Do you like retro? Well, in this case you will be in luck, because in AliExpress you can also find a lot of retro clothes. All you have to do is do a good search, in order to locate the garments that interest you the most. For example, do you want t-shirts from the 80s? Well, write 'tshirt 80'. An interesting selection of very cool t-shirts from this decade will appear,
3. Military clothing
Do you know that even ZARA has created a clothing line inspired by the military? It is called SRPLS and it is a temporary collection, although depending on its success, it would not seem strange to us if it was incorporated naturally into its catalog. Meanwhile, on AliExpress you can also find American-inspired military clothing and many other styles.
Our recommendation is that you do a direct search for military clothing to find everything there may be . You can look specifically if you want men's or women's clothing. In either case, you will see that the variety is enormous. And that you can even outfit your dog with a soldier outfit.
4. Take advantage of promotional items
AliExpress prices are usually very good, but ... what if you could take advantage of a little more of the discounts offered in this online store? In this case, what we suggest is that every time you do a search to find clothes or shoes, with the list obtained, select the PROMO option .
It is located at the top of the search results and with it you can obtain all the articles or products that are in promotion at that precise moment . It's a good way to get even lower prices.
5. Buy early
Don't leave everything to the last minute, because with AliExpress you never know. We have already indicated that they are products from China, so shipments may take a while. If you are going to buy for Christmas, for example, our recommendation is that you get down to work from now on.
Keep in mind that for some items the delivery time may be between 14 and 18 days . And although it is an approximate time, it may even take a little longer. This can be applied both with fashion and shoes, as with other items. But if what you are waiting for is the outfit for the end of the year, you will have to hurry.
6. Sportswear for your daily outfit
It is an option that is becoming very fashionable and that consists of combining sportswear with our daily clothes. To find interesting clothes, you can do a search for “athleisure” , which is the name of this trend, according to a blog specialized in shopping on AliExpress.
7. Are there branded clothes on AliExpress?
Even if it seems impossible or you think that this is a site to buy imitations, we must indicate that yes, from AliExpress you can buy branded clothes and shoes. All you have to do is write the name of the brand that interests you. For example: Adidas. Then, you will get a list of products related to this manufacturer , perfectly legal, and for a much lower price than in any other store. Try other brands: although they are not all, we assure you that you can find the most popular ones.
Of course, when buying, keep one thing in mind. In addition to checking that the original logos are there, make sure that the price is normal. The products of these brands are usually expensive, so do not expect to find a Nike sports shoe for 12 euros. If so, be suspicious.
8. Check sizes
Although it is very practical to be able to make returns, when we need a fashion item (usually that is why we bought it), it is very lazy to return it and wait for a new size to arrive. That is why it is so important to check well what sizes we buy. How to do it?
Well, the easiest thing is that every time we access a fashion item or shoes , we review the size guide provided by the manufacturer itself. Here you will have information about centimeters and how to measure each of the parts to get it right the first time. Do this with each of the items you decide to buy, unless they are one size fits all, such as a scarf or gloves.
We recommend that you also review the comments section. Most likely, you will find indications from other buyers, warning if they are small or rather large sizes.
9. Maternity clothes
If you are about to become a mother, you will have noticed that none of the clothes that you have in the closet are useful for the final stage of pregnancy. Maternity clothes are usually very expensive and the truth is that it is silly to spend a fortune for clothes that you will only wear a few months. So if you have no choice but to buy, you can take a look at the maternity clothing section on AliExpress.
You can access the maternity clothing section from this same link. Take a good look at the sizes and read the comments of other moms who have also bought these clothes. It will come in handy to know before spending anything if these tights are as comfortable as they seem or if they do not offer too much margin, taking into account that your belly will continue to grow and grow until the end.
10. Take a good look at the seller's reputation
And finally, one last recommendation or advice. Before making any purchase, it is important that you look at the reputation of the seller. The purchase has to be safe and end well , so it is essential. At the top of the product page you can read the information about the seller, observing their reputation level.
You can also check if it has a medal (good reputation), diamonds (very good reputation) or crowns (excellent reputation). In this way, you will ensure that the purchase process is done in the most correct way.