It's fair to say that online shopping has been revolutionary. The internet has become the everything store, where no matter what you need, it's out there somewhere, and you can get the best price available without even getting out of your pajamas.
That said, there are definitely some things you should still shop for in person. I know, the mall is noisy and full of people, but sometimes you just have to bit the bullet and do it. I mean, would you buy a pair of shoes without trying them on first?
Clothing should be a bit easier to purchase over the internet.
Sure, sizes can vary from store to store, but generally speaking, they should be in the right ballpark. And it's not like shopping for clothing online is a new phenomenon.
Still, one Twitter user wants to remind us that the experience can be a bit like a box of chocolates - you never really know what you're going to get.
In an interview with Dublin Live, Jodie said that she saw the ad for a bright yellow dress from a site called Lux Noire come up when she was on Instagram and clicked in. She went ahead and ordered the dress.
Maybe the bank's question about the site's authenticity should have been a sign, but Jodie wanted the dress, so she went ahead with the purchase anyway.
I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure clothes are supposed to come in larger packages.
So certain that she started laughing when it came, giggling so hard that she took a video of it and posted it on her Twitter.
We can only hope that we'd be just as amused if one of our online purchases went so far sideways, right? But then, sometimes what can you do but laugh?
Of course, what was inside the package bore little resemblance to the dress she had seen on the store's website.
"What came out was even worse," she said. "I found it quite funny and it was a bit difficult to get on as it was so small."
Only with her mom's help could she even get into the dress.
"My mam and I had a laugh trying to get it on and found it hilarious when I finally got it on as it was completely see through."
Not only did her followers get to have a good laugh alongside Jodie, but some shared their own tales of online shopping misfortune - some even involving the same site Jodie had ordered from.
"It looked nothing like the images on the website, their stuff is awful, I got one bodysuit that was decent," wrote @laurenn_l.
"They used my picture on the left," she wrote, "dress wasn't even that brand. Still the funniest thing I've ever seen. Get your money back asap."
As reviews go, breaking out in hysterics when your order is just that wrong doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.
Definitely a good example of why you should do a little research into any unfamiliar online store before you fill up your cart.
Here's hoping Jodie isn't out the money for her purchase after all!
