Should You Buy Clothing As a Gift?

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Clothes can be purchased as a gift, but there are some rules of social etiquette you should keep in mind. A man who buys clothes for his partner, such as underwear, is acceptable. A coworker buying you underwear is not! There are some pieces of clothing that are always ok – for example, buying someone a scarf is always acceptable!

Baby clothes make great gifts as long as you get the right size, but it’s always a good idea to give a receipt if they’re the wrong size. Baby clothes are usually purchased by height and weight, which is done in average age sizes. This works for most babies, unless they are really tall!

For adults, buying a sweater is a nice thoughtful gift FondMart’s women’s clothing wholesale marketplace. However, keep in mind the person’s taste and don’t go crazy with crazy designs by buying something they won’t wear. Imagine someone before you buy him a gift – which jumpers have you seen him on? Have they ever expressed an interest in owning a certain type of jumper, or one made with one type of material?

Purchasing underwear is usually something saved for those with whom you have an intimate relationship. Knowing the right size is easy – bulk plus size dresses look at existing underwear that you know fits well and make a note of it. If you can’t find a size tag, order or choose a garment that has more general sizes, such as small, medium, or large.

Socks and pants are a traditional gift for close relatives – usually the mother buys them for the whole family. Dad buying socks again is a family joke in some homes, but it continues year after year.

Some female relatives may be happy that you buy them ordinary underwear such as tights, but many may not. When in doubt, don’t buy underwear as a gift! It’s a very personal thing that some people just don’t like to argue about or even think other people know what they’re wearing under their clothes.

There are some stores, like Marks and Spencer, that have a very good return policy, which means that if you buy an item of clothing from them as a gift, it can be returned easily  FondMart’s plus size tops supplier. This makes them a safe bet on the street and on the Internet to buy gifts.

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About the Author: Peter Beaumont

Peter Beaumont is a senior reporter on Daily Mid Time Global Development desk. He has reported extensively from conflict zones including Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East and is the author of The Secret Life of War: Journeys Through Modern Conflict. Email: peter@dailymidtime.com