Once you learn how to shop directly from China, E.g Temรน or shien your wardrobe changes completely. Call me cheap I don't care I ain't rich, I don't do fraud.๐ญ
It's knowing what to search for.
Here's my style after making plenty of mistakes.
1. T-shirts:
Skip 100% polyester unless you're buying gym wear.
Instead, search:
โข 100% Cotton
โข Combed Cotton
โข Heavyweight Cotton
โข 240-300 GSM Cotton
โข Premium Cotton
โข Mercerized Cotton
The heavier the GSM, the thicker and more premium the shirt usually feels.
2. Jeans:
Denim Jeans
Temu is surprisingly good for denim if you know what to search.
Search:
โข Denim Jeans
โข Cotton Denim
โข Raw Denim
โข Selvedge Denim (if available)
โข 98% Cotton + 2% Elastane
โข 99% Cotton
Avoid jeans with high polyester content. The more cotton, the better they'll age and feel.
3. Body-hug clothing:
Search:
โข Ribbed Knit
โข Modal
โข Viscose Blend
โข Cotton-Spandex Blend
They hold their shape much better than cheap polyester.
4. Hoodies
Search:
โข 400 GSM
โข French Terry
โข Cotton Fleece
โข Heavyweight Hoodie
5. Chains
Search:
โข 316L Stainless Steel
โข Titanium Steel
โข PVD Gold Plated
โข Vacuum Plated
These are far more resistant to fading than ordinary fashion jewelry.
6. Earrings
Search:
โข 925 Sterling Silver
โข 316L Stainless Steel
โข Hypoallergenic
โข Moissanite (if you're buying stones)
7. Scarves
Search:
โข Mulberry Silk
โข Silk Blend
โข Cashmere Blend
โข Wool Blend
โข Viscose
Avoid the shiny, thin polyester scarves if you're after a premium look.
8. Loafers
Search:
โข Genuine Leather
โข Cow Leather
โข Full Grain Leather (rare but worth looking for)
โข Rubber Outsole
9. Sneakers
Search:
โข Rubber Outsole
โข EVA Midsole
โข Breathable Mesh
โข Leather Upper
โข Stitched Sole
Pictures lie a lot
The description usually tells the truth.
Here's how I shop:
1. Read the material composition before anything else.
2. Sort by Most Orders or Best Selling, not cheapest.
3. Only buy products with lots of reviews or pictures or even better when a Nigerian has purchased it before they always tell the truth.
4. Read the 1-star reviews first. They'll tell you what the seller won't.
5. Look at customer photos, not the product photos.
6. Check the weight of the product. Better quality clothing is often heavier.
7. Read the size chart. Don't assume your Nigerian size matches.
8. If the title has words like "luxury," "premium," or "designer" but the material is 100% polyester, not everything but still move on.
Your best friend isn't the product picture.
It's the material, the reviews, and the customer photos.
That's how you separate the gems from the junk.
I hope this help.
Things are to expensive for a country this poor.
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