Dress Trials in Shops During COVID-19

The coronavirus has created such a situation around the world in the present time that before doing anything people are thinking twice, Whether it is going to work or trying out dresses or going out for any other purpose. The pandemic shutdown did one thing that converted most of the people into online shoppers, whether they liked it or not. However, many stores have reopened since the pandemic driven them to momentarily shut their shops. But the shopping rules have changed with the reopening of the stores. Here in this paper, a discussion has been done on whether one should try on clothes or not in this situation of COVID-19.

Coronavirus situation and trying on clothes

In a survey, it has been heard that about 65% of women and 54% of men said that they would not feel comfortable and safe trying on clothes in the trial rooms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a group of people who said that they would not feel contented working with sales acquaintances in the retail shops. The coronavirus has moved the fashion and clothing industry away from high-touch to low-touch. The coronavirus has impacted every sphere of business. The chain retailers have rolled out companies wide policies and independently owned some stores arranging their fitting room services. People are more liable for window shopping than actual shopping. Everyone is trying to be creative in their way to give the customers the aspect of safety while they will come to shop. The experts have said that the virus can live on certain surfaces for 72 hours. But they have not confirmed how long the virus lives on soft materials such as fabrics.

Researchers say that the virus mainly stays on metal for this long and on fabrics, the time is a little lesser. But for leather garments that are mainly left on respective dress rails which are bought from Valentino's shop fittings, it is advised to sanitize them. The leather clothes should be set aside for 24 hours after being tried on again for maximum safety. Fashion houses in the country are working on strict sanitization schedules as well as offering home shopping services. The houses also have a committed team that sanitizes each clothe that comes in and goes out. To keep up with the high demand and buying power of the clients, the fashion designers and some retailers are now moving operations online as well as offering appointment booking services. This is helping the clients to get a personalized shopping experience along with a controlled crowd. Out of all these, the most important aspect that all brands are facing is to keep the clothes virus free. The shopping experience is taking a new troll all together because of this situation.

Steps were taken by the shopkeepers to maintain safety while a trial

Shoppers can try on dresses, but the alternative trial rooms were shut down to maintain safety and social distancing.

Some shops have not opened the trial rooms; there, one can shop if they know what size fits them well to maintain safety. The customers are being told to give their measurements, and the appropriate team accordingly suggests the appropriate size. They are then told to try that clothing at their houses. If by any chance, they do not like the fit then they can return it. The stores have relaxed their exchange policy for this time.

Regular intervals of sanitization of the whole shop are being done.

Some shops are not allowing people without masks or gloves.

Few stores have constructed standing partitions in their stores for maintaining safe up-close interactions. This is mainly for those who want to be tailored made suits or pants.

Conclusion

The paper benevolently discussed various aspects that are going on in people's minds and among the shopkeepers. It has mentioned the aesthetics of how people and shoppers are impacted by the present situation of COVID-19 and also about the aspects that are followed during this pandemic situation. If anyone is going out shopping, then they should remember that there are certain challenges that they have to face. The situation is very worse, so every time one should think before taking clothing from a self or mannequins that are usually ordered from Valentino's shop fittings.