net-a-porter basically holds my dream wardrobe- where else can I find Chloé, 3.1 Phillip Lim AND Marc by Marc Jacobs all under one (virtual) roof? As much as I love browsing the collections, I know that net-a-porter isn’t exactly affordable for many college students, but it’s definitely a place to visit for that big splurge item. Here are three tips for shopping online with net-a-porter:

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1. Sign up for e-mail alerts!

net-a-porter’s selection sells out fast. What can you do if you want to catch your size before it’s gone? If you really love a particular designer, then sign up for their e-mail alerts. Every time net-a-porter receives new items from a collection, they’ll e-mail you right away. To sign up for these awesome alerts, choose the designer you want and right under ‘shop the collection,’ there’s a link to sign up for alerts! Never let that Alexander Wang tee or those J Brand skinny jeans get away again!

2. Be aware of the return shipping policy

net-a-porter offers free return shipping. While there’s nothing I love more than avoiding shipping charges, returning items at net-a-porter can be a bit of a hassle. For one thing, you have to alert the website first if you want to return an item. Once they get your confirmation, you then have seven days to return it.

That’s where it gets complicated- to get free shipping, you must return items you bought by booking a free UPS collection. Living in a dorm? This can be tricky/ impossible, as UPS agents can’t really go up to your room.

Another option is going to the UPS store yourself. Have a car? You probably won’t have an issue. But for those of us who don’t have cars, it can be really cumbersome to get to that UPS store. Be aware of this if you’re thinking of returning an item.