Were you born to shop, or is fumbling around in a change room under the cruel gaze of 360° mirrors your idea of hell? If you're trying to find an online bargain, struggling with sizes or concerned about the quality of your clothes or the ethics of where they were made, try our articles on for size. We'll help you avoid getting stitched up with a bad deal.
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Clothing
Whether you're shopping for clothes online or in-store, CHOICE answers your questions about sizing, finding the best deal and knowing your rights as a consumer.
Articles
Rashies review - which brands pass the test
We rely on rashies with high UPF ratings to protect our skin, but how well do they stand up to sun, chlorine and repeated washing?
Tights and stockings ladder test
Do you need to pay an arm and a leg for good-quality stockings?
Another chemical clothing recall
Myer, Target and others issue a voluntary recall after hazardous azo dyes were dectected in various lines of denim jeans.
Consumers call for transparency over Gorman's ethical practices
Customers are questioning the label's standards after the parent company chose to not participate in a standards report.
Dry cleaning rights
What should you do when things go horribly wrong at the dry cleaners?
Bra fitting guide
Tips and tricks for getting the right fit.
Pitfalls for tall consumers
Shopping for clothes, transport and furniture leaves tall people feeling short-changed.
Chemicals in clothing
Australia lags behind the rest of the world in regulating toxins in our textiles, clothing and footwear.
Shopping for plus size clothes
Australians are getting bigger, so why is plus size clothing so expensive and hard to find?
High heel shoes cost comparison
Is there a legitimate reason why some shoes cost 12 times as much as others?
The truth about clothing sizes
Clothing size confusion suits certain sectors of the fashion industry.
Ethical clothing
The real cost of clothing - who makes your clothes and how much are they paid?
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Taking action and making a complaint
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