Introduction
If you are a business owner, plus-sized clothing can be a profitable and inclusive move for your shop. However, there are lots of things to consider when buying them to make sure that you do not make any of the common mistakes that can harm your business. We know all about this here at Dear Lovers, and this blog post is going to talk you through some of them, so read on to find out more.
Mistake #1 Ordering Plus-Sized Clothing Without Sampling
If you are buying wholesale plus-sized clothing, you should start small by testing samples and styles from each wholesaler before committing to a large bulk order. This is the best way to work out if the quality of each product is best for you and your customers.
Mistake #2 Ignoring Size Inclusivity
Stocking plus-sized clothing means that you have to carry a range of plus sizes. Stocking only the higher or lower end of the plus size range means that you are tightening your customer base and risk coming across as not inclusive.
Mistake #3 Overlooking Quality for Lower Prices
You must make sure that you prioritise quality over price when choosing plus-sized pieces. Choosing the cheapest option could mean that your products aren’t the best quality and customers won’t want to purchase them. This also leads to high return rates and damages your businesses reputation.
Mistake #4 Ignoring Trends
Ensuring you keep up with fashion trends and seasons is crucial when stocking plus-sized clothing. Buying seasonally and ensuring the clothes you stock are trendy and what people want to buy will keep your store relevant, and keep customers coming back to you for the latest plus-sized styles.
Mistake #5 Not Stocking Diverse Pieces
If you want to be a successful plus-sized clothing seller, you need to make sure that you are stocking clothing items that are inclusive of all styles. It is no good just to stock plus-sized dresses and no other items- you need to think about different occasions and people that will want to buy from you. Stocking plus-sized casual wear, workwear, skirts, trousers and nightwear will cater to all your customers needs. Plus-sized clothing can be very popular, so you want to make sure that your customers see you as a place where they can find any item of clothing they need.
Mistake #6 Not Checking Sizing Charts
All manufacturers and suppliers will work off different sizing charts, so do not assume that they will be a standard chart that they all follow. You need to make sure that the sizes you get are consistent so that customers don’t feel confused or misled.
Conclusion
There are a lot of mistakes that you can make when buying wholesale plus size clothes, and this article has highlighted the most common ones that people make. Ensuring that your stock is trendy, properly sized, good quality and inclusive and diverse will make you the ultimate place to go for plus-sized clothing.