With the advent of the internet and virtual commerce, finding the perfect wardrobe has become much easier. Need a tracksuit? Not a problem. Just a few clicks of the mouse, and he is already flying or going to you. At the same time, you can even order a delivery service, which will save you from going to the post office, standing in line and saving time. It offers users American, European, domestic and even Chinese clothing from Aliexpress. Reviews about it allow you to choose the appropriate size, determine the color scheme and even understand how honest and conscientious this or that seller is. But are expectation and reality the same? And how should the buyer act so as not to get into a mess without actually trying on things?
Incorrect associations, or fighting stereotypes
Hearing about clothes, shoes, accessories and other little things from China, many have completely unattractive associations. Most often, low-quality and even disposable items with protruding threads, poorly sewn buttons, and disgusting sewing flash before our eyes. Moreover, all these cheap clothes on "Aliexpress" are made of rough or unsuitable for washing in a typewriter, often with a specific pungent smell of rubber. However, this is not quite true.
The difference in the quality of goods from "Aliexpress" from traditional China
The quality that is presented on the official website of "Aliexpress" is significantly different from that of China, to which many are accustomed. Many people remember children's dresses with polka dots, in which, after washing, these same peas disappear, shoes with paper soles and much more.
Of course, today there are dishonest sellers on "Alyexpress", where can we go without them ?! But mainly these are manufacturers and distributors who monitor the level of service and product quality. Moreover, there are even very high quality branded clothing. There is a lot of exclusiveness at Aliexpress, for example, some accessories and shoes are hand-painted by designers and artists. But first things first.
A few words about the company itself
Aliexpress (women's clothing is sold here at affordable prices) is a brand owned by the large Chinese company Alibaba Group. The organization, headquartered in Hangzhou, is primarily engaged in virtual commerce. The company was founded in 1999. At the same time, she registered one of her first websites, representing the form of a multi-level Internet platform for the sale of goods and services. Later, others appeared, for example, "Aliexpress", Taobapo, China Yohoo !, iTao.
Chinese company today
Currently, the Alibaba Group and its platform "Aliexpress", which sells women's clothing wholesale and retail, are very popular not only in their native China, but also far beyond its borders. So, clothes, shoes and other Chinese-made goods are bought by residents of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, the countries of the former CIS, as well as Poland, Austria and even America. From a small and mediocre company, this organization has grown into a large and influential corporation with its own payment system Alipay. It accepts payments by cards, e-wallets and even bank transfers.
Brief information about the site "Aliexpress"
Various sellers, online store owners, individuals, and manufacturers work on the Aliexpress platform itself. Each clothing store "Aliexpress" is a separate page with a list of the most relevant offers. Sellers easily make contact and answer customer questions.
Recently, a Russian-language site aliexpress.com has been launched with easy navigation, a breakdown into product categories, customer reviews and explanations on how to work with the site for new users. The portal has a help desk to help resolve various disputes between buyers and sellers. There is a chat, round-the-clock assistance to customers, and real managers with whom you can safely communicate in English and even in Russian. In short, if you are interested in clothes from Aliexpress (you can find reviews on the work of this site in this article), you can always count on competent tips from site managers, including step-by-step training videos.
What products can be purchased on the Chinese website?
On the portal you can find not only the best clothing stores. There are other products on Aliexpress:
- Children's supplies (toys, hobbies, accessories, shoes).
- Goods for men (shoes, hobbies, accessories).
- Mobile phones, headsets and accessories.
- Computer devices and related products.
- Goods for cars and drivers.
- Accessories, jewelry, watches.
- For the garden, vegetable garden and home.
- Electrical goods.
- Cosmetics (health and beauty).
- Sports and entertainment products.
- Materials for creativity.
- Tools and technology.
- Products for newborns and much more.
If you are attracted only by women's clothing from "Aliexpress", reviews of which will make it possible to understand whether the item is worth the declared money or not, just select it from the general catalog and sort it according to a suitable model from the wardrobe.
How to place an order for Ali?
What is the ordering algorithm for Aliexpress? Chinese-made children's clothing is often sold at discounts, so young mothers are happy to buy things for their babies on this portal. But how to do that? Consider the sequence of actions:
- First, register, enter your contact information and address.
- Later, choose the option that suits you.
- Then indicate the color, size, required quantity and other nuances.
- Choose your country and the desired delivery method.
- Add the selected item to the cart.
- Choose a method for non-cash payment.
- Make a payment.
Next, your payment will be verified for about a day. And then the seller will send your goods to the specified address. It should be noted that each of the goods you purchase, be it the Chinese clothing "Aliexpress", shoes or any other purchase, automatically falls under the protection of consumer rights. This means that in case of late delivery of goods, discrepancy between the appearance of the product and its description, you can always claim a refund.
Clothes from Aliexpress: expectation and reality
Sometimes users get far from what they ordered. In this case, in fact, not only the proposed picture may differ from the item sent in the parcel, but also the size itself. Hence the passions in the photo, angry indignation, proceedings and other troubles. Very rarely, as we said earlier, the product does not match the declared one. Otherwise, this is pure deception. And here, if this incident is revealed, the seller faces very serious penalties up to a ban on trading on the Ali site. Accordingly, the best clothing stores on Aliexpress will not do this. They value their reputation.
Most often, one-day traders and some private individuals sin like this, the motto of which is: "I sold it, I earned money - and in the bushes, and there at least the grass does not grow." For example, there is a known case when a T-shirt with a completely different print came. It, of course, had a swan on it, as in the photo of the store. However, this is not at all the drawing that the buyer expected to receive.
What to fear when ordering?
When ordering clothes on a virtual site, it is worth considering the fact that you are still getting a pig in a poke. Unlike a real clothing store, in a virtual one you have to trust the presented photo and the words of the seller. Therefore, you cannot touch the material, let alone measure this or that model. Therefore, there are periodic problems with the visual perception and reality of goods on Aliexpress. Baby clothes, male or female - in this case it does not matter.
For example, many remember the scandalous case of a woman who ordered a tight black dress with transparent inserts in the front and back. According to her, it fit perfectly on the model. She also received a dress that was too tight and too loose in the area of transparent inserts.
With incredible indignation, the woman posted her photos in the hope of finding understanding among other, in her opinion, victims of "Aliexpress". That's just, in all honesty, upon detailed examination, we can say for sure that this style is fully consistent with that stated in the photo. Another thing is that a woman, to put it mildly, does not fit a given outfit. And before expressing angry reviews, she should have thought more carefully about how to choose clothes on Aliexpress. As you can see, in this situation it is not the dress or the seller that is to blame, but the unwillingness to take a sober look at the shortcomings of your own figure. Moreover, knowing this, you should not put them on public display.
Color problems
Sometimes clothes from "Aliexpress" (reviews about it help to understand how a particular seller is honest with the buyer) may not correspond to the declared color scheme. The reason may lie in poor or, on the contrary, professional lighting (when working as a photographer), the use of editing programs, or the elementary carelessness of the buyer himself.
Often the sellers themselves in the description of the goods may indicate that there may be errors in color. But this does not mean at all that instead of the ordered white dress, you will be sent the same one, but green. As they say, what was in the warehouse was sent. Although this is also rare, it does happen. Most often, the color can be brighter or paler than in the photo.
Sometimes it's all the fault of a lack of teamwork, for example, when a manufacturer ran out of a certain fabric color and decided to use a different one, but did not inform the seller. It happens. If the team is well-coordinated, you will be sure to be notified of a possible discrepancy with the color scheme, and they will also offer a refund option if the thing absolutely does not suit you.
Length problems
There are reviews in which users refer to the discrepancy between the actual length of the product and the one that was declared. However, they complain that they were deliberately deceived. For this, there is a dimensional grid of clothing "Aliexpress", which clearly indicates how tall this or that product is. Also, keep in mind that Chinese models can be significantly lower than Russian girls. Therefore, their dress, which in the picture hangs magnificently from the knees, may well barely cover the spicy places and bulges for you.
Design mismatch
Sometimes there are cases of real discrepancy in the design of "Aliexpress". Clothes for boys and girls may well come very different from the promotional photo. For example, there is a known case when the photograph showed a baby bodysuit (for a girl) with a fluffy white skirt. In reality, the same came, but with a kind of skirt. Rather, these are small white frills than a skirt. Of course, there are such mistakes on the part of the seller. But whether he deliberately did it or just mixed it up in a hurry, the site administration will figure it out.
Appearance problems
As a rule, shopkeepers starch and iron their products for photos. It is clear that they need it to give it a presentation. But many users get not so beautiful clothes that they saw in the picture. Hence the discontent and irritation. But if you iron it, starch it, then it will definitely turn out almost the same as in the original photo.
Designer clothes on "Ali"
Ali also has branded and designer items. For example, here you can order women's dress TM ElaCentelha, SheIn, Bodycon, Vitiana and other firms. Among the brands of men's clothing are the following: Pioner Camp, E-Baihui, City Class. And among children's clothing, the products of TM Domeiland, WL are widespread. Monsoon, Bear Leader and others. The quality of these things corresponds to the declared one. And visually they stand out from others. According to the stories of many users ordering branded items, the result exceeded all expectations.
How to order things correctly?
In order to avoid problems, it is necessary to carefully study all the information regarding the details of the product. So, first you need to set the appropriate parameters. Suppose you are interested in a woman's dress for spring. By clicking on the "Dresses" tab, you can set the following parameters:
- Select brands available from the list.
- The size.
- Colour.
- Material.
- Sleeve type.
- A kind of pattern.
- Cutout shape.
- Length.
- The style and appearance of the silhouette (bud, trapezoid).
- Type of fabric.
The same goes for men's and children's clothing. All options are listed in the column to your left. To activate them, it is enough to place the birds in the right places.
Moreover, at the top in the middle of the page you will see such parameters as price (you can specify the minimum and maximum), the availability of free shipping, etc. Setting these parameters will simplify your search and save time.
Size chart: an important aspect when choosing a product
When choosing this or that product, consider the size of the clothes on "Aliexpress". The table in this situation helps to avoid problems with a short dress, narrow sleeves or stretched armholes. At the same time, the sizes of different sellers and manufacturers may differ significantly. Most often, such tables are indicated in the product description or below it.
In addition, the size of clothes on "Aliexpress" (a table with an example is presented in the article) can list not only Chinese, but also American and European measurement data. At the same time, they indicate the following parameters:
- Bust size.
- Waist.
- Hip measurements.
- Length.
- Shoulder volume.
If you are not exactly sure about your clothing size, take measurements using a special centimeter. But keep in mind that real measurements may differ by about 2-3 cm from those stated in the table.
The choice of children's clothing on "Aliexpress"
When choosing children's clothing, also pay attention to the dimensional grid. As a rule, it contains a description of the age category for which the outfit is designed: length, chest girth, as well as the letter meaning, American, Russian and European numbering. Consider the individual parameters of your child. Take your measurements and, if necessary, before ordering, contact the seller, specifying your measurements. In particular, this can be done in English. If necessary, there is always the opportunity to use an automatic translator. The main thing is to try to convey the essence.
Buyer and Seller Ratings
Most of the stores on Aliexpress and individuals selling their goods have a rating. It is awarded for the following merits:
- The speed of processing the buyer's application.
- The speed of sending the order.
- Sociability (how easily the seller makes contact when settling disputes, for example, when determining the size of clothes).
- Fast delivery.
- The quality of the products sold.
- Matching photos and real goods.
- The number of items sold.
- Number of resolved and resolved disputes.
- The number of positive and negative reviews, etc.
What to look for when ordering?
Before placing an order on Aliexpress, pay attention to the seller's rating. Study carefully:
- how long has his store existed;
- how quickly he processes the order;
- how much the description corresponds to reality;
- Does he have sales in the last 3 months;
- what other users say about it, etc.
In short, carefully study the product and seller details. And only then draw conclusions and decide whether to buy clothes from him or not.
I love AliExpress, but I'm afraid to even remember how much money I have poured into here over the past few years. You come in, it used to be for 5 minutes "just to look", and then everything ... A spark, a storm, a screwdriver with self-tapping screws. Or iron soap. Or an electric grill. Well, do not blame the same woman for a momentary whim!
True, I have never been tempted by Chinese clothes, even by a seedy sock. Risk, of course, is a noble business, but we are dealing with China. And this, my friend, is a big lottery.
1.in Chinese with strange saucers on the chest
2. Dear Chinese seller, you were so close!
3. A beautiful summer sundress turned out to be a defiant nightie
4. A baggy thing with a wrinkled curtain skirt
5. The evening dress turned out to be a night dress - with it only under the covers, away from prying eyes
6. Perhaps her friend will also fit in here.
7. Maybe this cardigan is just for kids?
8. Who was wearing my sneakers?
9. Dress package
10. Well, at least the embroidery is attached to the conscience
11. And everything seems to be so, but no joy
12. Pajamas that cleverly disguised themselves as a stylish summer set
14. Stylish kitty, what happened to you?
15. Give me a pillowcase and 15 minutes, and the stylish dress is ready!
16. A jumpsuit that causes cramping and depression
17. "Children in the Universe: The Return"
18. If not a mermaid, then at least a guppy fish
19. Color, cut, fit: the dress we deserve
20. It looks at me ...
21. K stands for China
22. This coat itself shriveled with shame for its sad cut
23. When the horoscope promised unexpected discoveries
Have you ever gotten a pig in a poke from AliExpress? Share your story in the comments and be sure to write down which of these outfits became your favorite.
It's the XXI century - you can buy online tickets to hot countries, cinema tickets, food, cosmetics and everything in the world. Refresh your wardrobe without leaving the couch? Easy! The most affordable prices are on Asian sites. Eyes run wide! The choice is really huge: in China, you can order both wedding dresses and a dress for graduation.
And most importantly, new clothes cost a penny. But do not rush to look for a bank card, because the desired thing can easily become a picture for the popular meme "expectation is reality: Aliexpress." There are several pitfalls on sales in Chinese online stores at once ...
Vlad Lisovets, Russian designer, hairdresser and founder of the Lisoschool style school:
I would definitely not recommend ordering clothes from Asian sites. You can take a chance, if only the thing is completely inexpensive and you do not pin special hopes on it. You have to understand that in such online stores there is always a problem with translation, the photos do not coincide with reality. With the composition, they can also easily deceive. The quality of the purchase may not be so important only if you need a thing for one or two times. Plus, remember that backtracking is a whole story. You can save a little differently. For example, ordering clothes from trusted sites like Asos or Farfetch. It is also cheaper there than in stores, and you know for sure that the exact thing that you ordered will come. There may be one problem - with the size. Even I did not guess several times, because the size chart of different brands does not match. But after two or three orders, you clearly begin to understand what suits you, and you won't be wrong.
Sellers choose very beautiful photos of goods on Aliexpress in order to attract as many buyers as possible. On the Internet site, you will hardly find a popular product, the description of which would not be accompanied by professional photographs. But the product in the photo and in reality can look radically different, as many buyers were convinced of. We offer you to look at some examples from the category Expectation and reality - photos from Aliexpress are waiting for you below.
Stuffed toys from Aliexpress
It would seem that soft toys can definitely be ordered in the store without fear. After all, their production in China has been established on a huge scale. But there are also products from this category that can hardly be called cute stuffed toys.
A customer ordered a cat antistress soft toy. In the store, the product looked like this:
But a completely different cat came to the customer as a result:
And if the external wear and tear of the product and the discrepancy in color can be forgiven, then the back of the toy does not tolerate any explanation:
Maybe it’s worth ordering not anti-stress toys, but ordinary ones? And this idea does not always translate into a good purchase. This is confirmed by a hamster who is clearly tired of life:
Why you shouldn't buy wedding dresses on Aliexpress
If we are talking about clothes, on the site you can buy things for absolutely any celebration, including a wedding. Some wedding dresses can be safely sent to the category "Expectation and Reality - Aliexpress photo fun":
If the bottom still somehow matches the photo, then the top looks as ridiculous as possible. It is unlikely that the daughter-in-law wants to see her wedding pictures, where in the chest area she has huge white "plates".
Sneakers may turn out to be soft slippers
Many shoppers are wary of ordering shoes as they may not come in the right size. But it turned out that the wrong shoe size is a trifle:
Chinese manufacturers have long learned how to create replica sneakers from well-known companies. Sometimes the replicas turn out to be as unsuccessful as possible and resemble house slippers.
Instead of a summer dress, a dressing gown
Often, buyers are faced with such a problem that beautiful women's dresses look elegant and expensive in the photo, but in reality they can be safely compared to a robe of a strange, white-pink color:
What this piece definitely lacks is splendor and at least some hint of high-quality fabric.
Christmas tree with Aliexpress
Planning to do New Year's shopping with Aliexpress? Expectation and reality - a photo of a Christmas tree!
But here everything can be attributed to the delivery service. After all, such a product is quite fragile and you can quickly lose beauty.
Baby suit
Children are always happy with gifts. But not all gifts from Aliexpress turn out to be a joyful event for a child. This Batman costume is hardly superhero:
Fashionable and stylish men's suit
Do you think only women make bad purchases on Aliexpress? No matter how it is. Men also fall prey to dishonest sellers:
Surely a real suit would have looked fashionable, stylish, but a couple of decades ago.
Every time a customer orders a product on Aliexpress, a customer experiences a thrill and excitement in reality, waiting for the delivery to take place. After all, even after having studied the information about the purchase, after reading and looking at the reviews, there remains a grain of doubt, what will come in the cherished package ?!
We invite you to get acquainted with the real products offered by Chinese manufacturers and how they really look. Waiting and what a reality Aliexpress, let's start!
Important!
Before moving on to shopping, I would like to note one significant point. When buying goods on Aliexpress, do not forget that pictures processed in photo editors... And the clothes are presented on slender Chinese models, with elastic priests and perfect breasts. When ordering a piece of clothing, this should be taken into account, and at least roughly figure out how the thing will look on each specific figure. Then the criticism of the Chinese will be much less, as well as the disappointed buyers.
1. Children's New Year's suit Aliexpress
Aliexpress offers a wide variety of casual and party wear for kids. Including various carnival and New Year's costumes. You can find quite interesting options that Russian manufacturers do not offer. And the prices are several times lower.
For example, for the new year, you can pick up the costumes of the little "Mr. and Mrs. Santa".
On Aliexpress the costumes are as follows:
They look very funny and festive on children. But it's worth paying attention! In two photos from one seller, the costumes are strikingly different in color. And the pom-pom on the first phot is much larger than on the second. Shades differ more due to the quality of the photo and the use of the flash.
But with the size of the pom-pom, a big question arises.
So will the expectation / reality match ?!
Here is such a New Year's costume "Little Miss Santa" came for the girl.
Absolutely identical to the costume in the second photo. A bright red color and a small pompom, which does not generally spoil the overall look of the New Year's kit. The dress and the hat turned out to be of the declared size, they are not too small. The quality of the product is more than decent, the seams are neatly stitched, the threads do not stick out, the material is soft, there is no smell.
2. Minnie's ears - an accessory for the head
Holiday products on Aliexpress are represented not only by smart clothes, but also by various accessories. Moreover, many of them can please and cheer up not only in solemn moments, but also in everyday life, since their purpose is very universal.
For example, Minnie Mouse's funny headbands. This is how they look from the seller.
There are four models to choose from. The size is free, that is, it is suitable for both children and adults. The ears of the world famous girlfriend Mickey Mouse are attached to the standard headband. It seems to be a simple accessory, but after all, it can be done very badly. Checking!
This is the Minnie headband that came from Aliexpress.
Totally charming and funny. For standard size 52-54 cm. Fits perfectly. Measured for both a child and an adult, it looks equally perky and of high quality. The bezel itself is glued evenly, the fabric does not puff up, does not diverge. The ears are fleecy, as stated by the seller, and this gives the bezel a certain charm. Made in a round shape, which just falls into the image of Minnie. Satin bow, neatly stitched. In general, the playful mouse headband fully met all expectations!
3. Aliexpress women lace dress
In addition to children's clothing and accessories, Aliexpress offers a wide range of men's and women's clothing. Fashionistas from all over the world spend hours wandering around the online store, choosing new clothes for themselves. Women's clothing, the expectation of which is especially exciting for the beautiful half of humanity, often comes with "surprises". But there is also a huge percentage of high-quality, stylish things that look much more expensive than they really are. As mentioned above, when choosing dresses, blouses or pants, you should really evaluate your own complexion, height and body parameters.
Speaking of dresses. These are the charming, lace dresses offered by one of the Chinese sellers.
In the photo, the dress looks gentle and at the same time somewhat solemn. The model is interesting in that the long sleeve is combined with open shoulders, and the inner lining on the outside is dressed in thin lace.
But will this touching little thing be as airy and attractive in reality?
The following dress came by order:
The model repeats one to one the description and is exactly the same as in the picture. The cut is identical, the cut, color and material are exactly the same as stated. The dress was sewn without marriage, with high quality and with full responsibility for their work. Ordered size S, ideally sat on the Russian 42-44. On a figure very similar to the girl in the first photo, it looks gorgeous. Reality fully met the expectations.
4. Aliexpress women's underwear
To the airy dress, which is presented above, of course, you need charming underwear. It is also presented on the world famous marketplace in a wide range. And here reasonable questions arise: "Is it worth buying the most intimate clothing items on Aliexpress?" and "Will these things be of decent quality?"
All that remains is to choose and check!
For example, let's focus on this classic version:
A set of white underwear (in general, the seller has several color options). The description states - a bodice with foam rubber, with a push-up effect, the cups are trimmed with beads, the straps are unfastened, the elastic is lace. Panties - lace thongs with low waist. In the photo, the kit looks pretty decent.
The long-awaited package came with this set of underwear:
The underwear is fully consistent with the description, the size was chosen correctly, the one that was ordered came. No complaints about the quality. There is no smell, the bodice and panties are well-stitched, the elastic bands are durable, do not stretch and do not bloom. Push up is, the chest looks tight and beautiful. It would seem a classic set, but what an effect! And the answer to the question posed above is that you can safely buy underwear on Aliexpress.
Reality - lived up to expectations well.
5. Aliexpress womens shoes
A separate section on Aliexpress is devoted to another female weakness - all kinds of shoes. Eyes diverge from the variety, and I want to try on and buy everything at once. If you don't succeed with "trying on", then ordering and buying is always welcome. To avoid problems with sizing, Chinese sellers lay out detailed dimensional grids. Based on them, as well as on reviews and photos of real customers, you can try to please your feet with some pretty pair of shoes.
For example, such:
Suede pumps with a thin 10 cm stiletto heel. The model is interesting in that on one side the leg remains open. In the photo, the shoes look sophisticated and high quality. But what really ?!
These are the boats that came:
It can be seen that the shade is slightly different, but in fact it is the lighting error. The color is exactly the same as the picture. The shoes are really suede, and the suede is of decent quality. There are no traces of glue, the heel is firmly attached, the insole does not "run", the heel is firm, and does not wear down for a long time. The model is convenient in that it fits even on a wide foot, due to the absence of one side. On the foot, the shoes look neat and stylish.
Reality is justified!
6. Phone case "Dreamcatcher".
And of course, how to bypass the most popular and purchased accessories for smartphones - covers. Here, the imagination of Chinese creators simply rolls over. You can find just crazy models of phone cases. But along with unusual accessories, you can find quite cute, cute and at the same time modern models.
For example, a case for a Sony Xperia.
Here is a photo offered by the seller:
Plastic, transparent, with a printed pattern of a dream catcher. The seller gives you several colors to choose from.
But such a cover came in reality:
The shade is more dark gray, closer to black. But, nevertheless, the cover does not lose from this at all. High quality plastic, no cracks, tough, but bendable. The drawing is not erased. I got on the phone perfectly.
And here, expectations coincide with reality!
As a result, I want to repeat once again that when ordering goods from Aliexpress you need to pay attention to descriptions, reviews with photos... And so that when ordering clothes, reality is as justified as possible, carefully choose the sizes and measure how this or that thing will look exactly on your figure.
