Guides

Practical, plain-language help for buying clothing online.

• How to compare clothing prices without being fooled

  A checklist for judging whether a clothing deal is really a deal: compare the right item, the real price and the full cost.

• How to read a clothing size chart

  Measure once, then use the chart instead of the size on the label. A guide to measurements, brand differences and stretch.

• When clothing goes on sale in the US

  A rough calendar of the sale periods US shoppers can plan around, plus ways to avoid paying full price.