Many department stores are temporarily closed during the pandemic which has customers boggled with some of the same questions. Are many people still shopping during the coronavirus outbreak? Is it safe to continue online shopping? If so, where can we shop without breaking the bank while helping out during a worldwide crisis? The majority of physical clothing stores aren’t open while the coronavirus pandemic goes on. We have all been encouraged to stay at home to quarantine or isolate self. This is making online shopping the perfect and proper alternative for fashion shopping.
But some consumers are still wondering if online shopping in the midst of a pandemic is safe or not? The concern comes from receiving packages and clothes that could be contaminated with the virus. The answer is yes, experts say it is safe. Infectious disease physician experts say that people aren’t putting themselves in danger by ordering clothes and accepting packages. By the time that the person that’s packaged whatever it is that you ordered and the time you receive it, it’s very unlikely that the virus stayed alive through that process. The extra careful people might consider washing their hands after handling the package, or even sanitizing the item before wearing it.
Below is a list of cheap fashion shopping options during the coronavirus pandemic:
Amazon
Amazon
Amazon has been around for years and is probably leading the pack for cheap fashion shopping options during the coronavirus pandemic. Amazon continues to have a wide variety of options to choose from when it comes to cheap fashion. Just like any other major online shopping site you can filter what you’re looking for and choose price ranges. Some of the items that you may want to wear during the pandemic offer free shipping over a certain amount. Amazon also offers a new way to shop introducing something called Prime Wardrobe, exclusively available to Amazon Prime customers. The concept is to mix the convenience of online shopping and the perks of having an in-store dressing room. Try before you buy. Customers can try on up to eight items in the comfort of their home, only pay for what they decide to keep, then return what you don’t want for free.
Although amazon is a well thought out route to go for shopping, it is also thoughtful to think about purchasing product from smaller businesses. Amazon is usually the most convenient option, but with all the traffic it receives, Amazon is not in danger of going out of business. Some of the smaller brands and retailers we think will be up and running after this is all over may not actually make it out above water. It is also important to make sure if we are going to spend money on cheap fashion to help keep some of our favorite small brands that define our culture alive.
Grailed & Heroine
Grailed
If you are a diehard menswear shopper then chances are you already know about Grailed. The high-quality men’s streetwear and designer app has really cemented itself as a definitive marketplace for secondhand men’s fashion for both streetwear and runway pieces. This app allows guys to buy and sell gently used items. You can communicate by messaging or negotiating on specific items. On the home page of the app there is a coronavirus COVID-19 section. This is where users can learn all there is to know about how things work now that the virus shifted normal protocol. This is a great way to keep seeing our favorite brands around as well as putting money in the pockets of individuals who may have lost their job during this time. The sister site for Grailed is called “Heroine” where women have a separate platform to do the same.
Fashion Nova
Fashion Nova
Just recently the “Money” rapper Cardi B and Fashion Nova committed to helping those impacted by the Covid-19 virus. They have teamed up to do a $1 million give away. They decided to have their own care support check of $1,000 that will be given out to the right individual every hour up until May 20th. All one has to do to see if they can get some relief help is fill out their information and explain how the coronavirus has affected their life.
Besides the help they give to the people they have also become one of the top places to shop for both women and men. The prices are reasonable and if you can’t pay full price during this time then they offer something called quadpay. What this means is that you can still shop online but pay over time. The fashion site offers customers to split the purchase on order amounts of $35 into 4 interest free payments that spread over 6 weeks. As of right now Fashion Nova has a sale going on of 30%-80% off the entire site when you apply the code “STAYIN80” at check out for your purchase.
Etsy
Etsy
Etsy is a place to discover makers, independent designers, and creative entrepreneurs around the world. This platform really gives the creator a chance to continue selling their cheap fashion shopping options and make money during this time. On Etsy there are more than 2 million sellers open for business and a big chunk of which are geared towards fashion. When you shop on Etsy you’re buying from a person who puts their heart and soul into producing special product to give the world. Unlike the big name retailers your purchase is making a direct difference in the creators’ life.
Closing Remarks
During this pandemic it can be very scary for the workers of some big distribution companies. With them taking the proper steps to maintaining good health on the job they are keeping our favorite brands still in business. It’s important to take note that it can be dangerous for distribution workers to continue going into work. We as customers are helping some of those workers keep a paycheck coming in for their families. So when your gearing up your wardrobe for the time we all can go back outside with comfort, keep in consideration where it is that you decide to spend your money. Buying from smaller brands could be seen as giving back. Without knowing it, you could be all the difference of an online site or independent brand that needs to continue operating after this world wide coronavirus pandemic ends.
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