As much as I appreciate the ease and convenience of online shopping, it can only activate some of my bodily senses. Just a couple of senses to be more precise. Sometimes so few that it simply doesn’t make much sense to spend time and money trying to convince myself about a piece - new or 2nd hand. Just like with food and dishes that I only see pictures of, it’s really solely my eyes that can achieve a level of satisfaction.
But what about the smell? What about the touch? Not the mention the taste.
The physical sensations - unattainable via e-commerce - are absolutely crucial for me to really understand if the garment and I are in it for the long run or not.
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