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Dropshipping Clothes?

by fusromoose
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Hi guys, I did a load of research for a clothing site and was just about to get it underway when I realized that out of everything, clothing probably has the highest returns rate due to items not fitting (sizing issues). I don't know if this is a fact, but it seems likely.

I was going to use aliexpress as the supplier, but with items taking about 2 weeks to arrive anyway is this a viable option?
Everything will be made in China too, so the sizing charts will be different.

Should I pick a different niche, or do you guys think this could work?

Thanks for your time

Ben
#clothes #dropshipping
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  • Profile picture of the author dave_hermansen
    Personally, I'd stick to accessories because they do not have sizes.
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  • Profile picture of the author tritrain
    Dropshipping has such low margins that returns would push you into the red. Good choice getting away from clothing. I agree, accessories would be a better niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author Eseries
    There are couple of clothing dropshipper's out there who ships out/delivers within days.
    for returns there's always a way round each returns,all products/Niche has its own pros and cons but i'll say you should focus on profit margin and of course good/reliable supplier for that product!
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  • Profile picture of the author Bella Lopez
    Hi Ben

    You should pick another niche here because as you noted Shipping and returns can create quite a hassle with clothing and in dropshipping this is a serious issue because you don't have the stock.

    So, I'd suggest you to go for another niche which has either one-size-fits-all measure like ponchos or shawls or stalls or go for something different altogether. For more suggestions on dropshipping, you can also check the WooDropship blog.
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  • Profile picture of the author GosuCommerce
    well, yeah..clothing niche is too difficult for a beginner. i would recommend you to try something easier at first and may be later come back to clothing niche.
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    • Profile picture of the author dave_hermansen
      Originally Posted by hadyn View Post

      I would like to dropship some mens shirts and other clothes too. Do you have some recommendations on the suppliers, guys? I would appreciate it a lot. I have found one called GotApparel, but I would like to get some more options anyway
      The hardest part of dropshipping will always be finding a quality supplier who provides good margins. People protect that information like gold, so I find it very unlikely that you will get responses from anyone in the industry who knows of that kind of supplier. Some people are stupid, though, so I guess you can hope for that.
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