Shopping online should feel exciting, not like a gamble. But if you've ever clicked "buy" on something that looked perfect on the model and showed up fitting completely differently on you, you know the feeling. The good news is that a few simple habits can take the guesswork out of it.
With fall layers and holiday outfits on everyone's wish list, here is how to shop for fit with confidence.
1. Start with the size chart, not the size tag
Sizes vary from brand to brand, and even from style to style. At e.Laniese, our sizes run from S - 3XL, but the best way to find your fit is to grab a soft measuring tape and check your bust, waist, and hips against the chart. Measure over lightweight clothing, keep the tape snug but not tight, and write the numbers down so you can compare them across pieces.
If you land between sizes, think about how you want the piece to feel. Want it close to the body? Size down. Want room to move or to layer a knit underneath? Size up.
2. Read the fabric details
Fabric changes everything about fit. A structured denim jacket will fit very differently from a stretchy knit, even in the same size. Look for words like "stretch," "ribbed," "lined," or "relaxed," and check whether the fabric has give. Stretch fabrics are forgiving through the hips and bust, while rigid fabrics need more careful sizing.
3. Pay attention to where a piece is meant to hit
One of the most common fit worries is length. A cropped shirt, a midi dress, and a wide leg cargo pant all sit in different places depending on your height and proportions. Check the product description for length details, and picture where that hemline will fall on your own body. If a piece is meant to be cropped, it may sit at your waist or higher and a midi will land around the mid-calf.
4. Join us on Thursday for the Live
Every Thursday at 7pm, we go live on Instagram at @e.laniese to show you how our pieces fit on different body types. It is the closest thing to a fitting room you can get from your couch.
Here is why the live is worth your time:
- See it in motion. Watch how a piece fits when we move, sit, and style it a few different ways.
- Ask questions in real time. Wondering if a dress runs long or if a jacket fits over a sweater? Drop your question in the comments.
- Save 10%. Viewers get 10% off their order every time.
Many of our customers tell us the live helps them decide between sizes, and that seeing a piece on a body similar to theirs makes all the difference.
5. Build a fit first checklist
Before you check out, run through this quick list:
- Did I compare my measurements to the size chart?
- Did I read the fabric and stretch details?
- Do I know where the hem, waist, or crop will hit on me?
- Have I seen it styled or tried on?
- Do I have questions I can ask the e.Laniese team?
If you can answer yes to most of these, you are ready to shop with confidence. 🛍️
Ready to find your fit?
Fall is the season for layering, and the right fit is what makes a look feel effortless. Tune in to our next Thursday Live at 7pm, bring your questions, and shop your favorites with 10% off. When a piece fits the way it should, you will feel it the moment you put it on.
Follow @e.laniese on Instagram and join us this Thursday.