How do you shop for clothing?

yaskeats

We all get dressed in the morning but I know from personal experience that living with a disability can make dressing and buying clothing a tedious event!

How do you shop for clothing? what is the experience like? is it accessible? 

cartha

I haven't shopped for clothing since lockdown in March 2020. I like to go somewhere I can try it on. I tried buying clothing online but I couldn't be bothered with all the hassle of different manufacturers coming up different sizes, etc. Much easier to see it ad feel it. I used to like buying from Peacocks but I see it is gone now so I'll have to find a new supplier. I'm one of those people who will wear something until it virtually falls off me. That sounds a bit bad, I do change every day! ;-)

littleacorn

As a disabled person people have no idea how difficult it is to buy clothes. Like cartha above I like to try things on to see if they fit especially if its for something special. I usually buy my trousers from Debenhams and my tracksuit bottoms from Bon Marche as I know they fit after trying on many different brands but our local branches are gone. No idea where to go now. My feet are size 2 and have always had difficulty buying these as it is either childrens or those with very high heels.

mia97

Since all of the lockdowns, I have turned to online shopping. I try to order similar clothes to the ones I currently own, this way I know that I will get the sizing correct and therefore reducing the task of having to return items. I have many clothing items which are identical, but just in different colours/designs - meaning the fit is the same. When the shops are open, I don't mind going to the shops as you can often find really good sales/last minute deals but ultimately, online shopping is less stressful and can make the whole shopping process a lot easier.

leeCal

I have found buying on line to be a good alternative during lockdown but like @cartha I have found sizes differ so I have taken to buying elasticated waistband trousers and oversized T shirts mostly. That way I can afford to pop another hobnob or two when I wish! ?

deb74

I buy most of my clothes from charity shops. 

cartha

I've bought a lot of clothing from charity shops but not sure how many will be left after lockdown. Some great bargains in some charity shops.

sally37

If your a plus size lady or man I love yours clothing and it souits me

leeCal

i often buy online but I also try to buy what I can from second hand shops, if possible name brands which look as good as new. At the moment I’m looking for a nice jumper but they seldom have my larger than large size!  

I have asked santa for one this year but for some reason I seldom get what’s on my modest lists, perhaps I should stop posting to the North Pole? ?

janer1967

Mainly online unless something catches me when out 

chloeblue04

I prefer to buy clothes from Primark, New Look, H&Ms, Peacocks and charity shops instead of purchasing clothes and accessories online. 

Lisatho11987777

Mainly online but do like second hand shops 

janer1967

I've bought 3 skirts today online from asda I currently don't own a skirt thought they would be nice for my holiday 

Sandy_123

Online I don't normally for clothes as I like to try on 1st, I have recently because of time limits and turned out OK. Prefer to go in the shop, I don't mind on line for shoes or boots

chloeblue04

I used to shop for shoes at Clarks when I was a kid but I currently shop for shoes at Shoe zone and a few charity shops. I bought 3 new canvas shoes at Sainsbury's. 

janer1967

I got a black one with coloured butterflies on a white one with floral print and a blue and white stripe 

SueHeath

I like to buy in the shops and try on 

janer1967

It's the trying on that stops me buying in the shops not easy when you are in a wheelchair so 0refer the comfort of my own home to try on 

If its just a top then that's OK 

Teigr

I buy 90% of my clothes online;I hate trying on stuff and if something's too big I'll wear it anyway.

Teigr

Biblioklept said:

Same @teigr I don't think I've ever sent anything back  

My partner bought me a pair of trousers for Christmas;it was March before I tried them on and they'd only stay up if I kept my hands in the pockets.
They went to the charity shop.

Karen7788

I tend to buy online so I can try them on at home. I have two sisters so we swap clothes about between us too. I’m no expert at sewing but I have made a few tops and knit my own jumpers and cardies.