How to give good fashion gifts
By Florenne Earle Ledger published 29/11/2023
If you’re a Whering user, you probably love clothes and have friends/family that do too. But buying people clothes for Christmas is so hard- guessing sizes, styles and personal taste- it’s a minefield.
We’re all about giving gifts people will love and use for years to come, that’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you hit the nail on the head with your fashion related presents this year.
Stalk their Depop likes
Put your stalking skills to good use and see what your bestie has been liking on Depop. This is a great way to make sure you’re actually buying them something they like, as you’ve literally got a whole list of things they want to add to their wardrobe.
Peep their Whering Wishlist
If you're buying something for a Whering user, why not ask them to share their Whering wishlist with you? That way you can see what they'd like to receive and make a purchase with confidence.
Don’t guess their size
It’s probably not the best idea to guess their size, even if they can return the item. There’s always a chance they might not bother and end up with something they never wear. You’re better off getting them a voucher for the store so they can choose something for themselves, or even just asking them what their size is (if you’re close enough with them!). It won’t seem out of the blue if Christmas is coming up, and who doesn’t like to know that someone is thinking of buying them a gift 👀
You could also find out what their clothing size is from their Depop likes or any clothes you’ve borrowed from them- make sure you only overstep this boundary if you know the person well.
Rental gift card
There's no better way to encourage people around you to get involved with sustainable fashion than giving them a nudge with a rental gift card. Let them see how great circular fashion can be for themselves, with a rental on you. This is a great gift if you know they have an event coming up and they don't know what to wear.
Fave brands
If you know their measurements but you don’t know where to start, it’s a good idea to go with a brand they’ve mentioned before. Once you start having a look at items from this brand (either on depop or the brand site) you’ll probably notice things that remind you of them- that’s when you know it’s a good idea to buy it.
Patterns galore
Have you seen them rocking any patterns (or lack of) that you know they’re a fan of? This is also a good indicator of an item they might like. You can apply the same thinking to colour combinations. Also, thinking about how what you're buying compares to their usual clothes is a great way to reassure yourself you've found something they will love.
Keep an ear out
It might be too late for this, given that it’s almost December, but listening out for hints throughout the year of stuff they might like is a great way to go. You can be sure you’re buying them something they love and you look very considerate at the same time. It’s a win win!
Those are all our tips. Have you got some tricks up your sleeve? Let us know what we missed by joining the conversation on our Twitter or Instagram.
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