Quick answer: To reduce returns in a modest fashion store, publish accurate size charts in cm and inches, write honest descriptions of fit and fabric, use clear photos and videos, set realistic delivery expectations, and answer sizing questions before customers buy. Most returns come from fit and mismatched expectations.
Returns eat into profit and time. The good news is that most are preventable with better information up front. Here is how to cut them.
Why do customers return modest wear?
The most common reasons are fit and length, fabric feeling different than expected, and colour looking different on screen. Each of these can be reduced with clearer information.
What reduces returns the most?
- Accurate size charts with measurements in cm and inches
- Honest fit notes (relaxed, true to size, runs small)
- Clear photos and short videos, ideally on more than one body type
- Fabric and care details so there are no surprises
- Fast answers to sizing questions before purchase
How should I handle the returns I do get?
Make the policy clear and fair, learn from the reasons, and adjust your descriptions or sizing for styles that come back often. Patterns in returns are useful data.
Source from Neva Style
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