BUYING A DEBS DRESS ONLINE
Debsdresses.ie would like to offer the following advice if you are considering buying your dress online.
1. If in doubt always buy a bigger size - dresses can be taken in but it is more difficult to have a dress let out.
If buying from debsdresses.ie please feel free to email or ring us and we will be more than happy to offer any advice regarding which size to go for.
2. Buy from a reputable site. Some of the sites which offer dresses at huge discounted rates are only copies of the originals.
3. When purchasing from a website outsie the EU for example the US be prepared for a bill from the shipping company/revenue commissioners for duty and vat which is normally about 33% of the total invoice amount e.g.
dress costs 395
shipping 40
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435
duty 12% 52.50
vat 21% 91.35
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total 578.85
4. Even though many foreign sites will offer a returns policy, often it is just too much hassle and not worth the cost to return an item. A lot of sites charge a restocking fee and you are also liable for the return postal costs.
5. Find out the type of fabrics used. Debs dresses made in a jersey fabric or of a fabric with a slight stretch usually have a great fit and worth taking the risk.
6. If you are buying a dress online make sure the basic style you are buying is one that suits your figure.
7. Dresses with a lot of embellishment are difficult to alter and unless you are sure of the size you require we would not recommend that you buy without fitting on.
We hope you find this information of help and if you have any other questions you would like answered please do not hesitate to contact us.