Fashion: say what exactly you’re looking for

Fashion: what clothing and shoes cost and what to check in the US

Updated 1 November 2026

Clothing and shoes in the United States vary widely: a basic dress or trousers can cost $10 to $50, while a designer dress or a pair of luxury pumps can cost $290 to $1,300. Many mid-range pieces in the listings fall between $50 and $150. For a current price on the item and size you need, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers reply in the chat with their offer.

Labels and warranties

Garments sold in the United States must show the country of origin, which is an FTC requirement and also a US Customs requirement, according to a clothing-label guide. The Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes a guide to US apparel and household textile rules. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act governs most consumer product warranties, so ask whether a written warranty exists and what it covers.

Season and what to choose

Winter runs December to February in the north, so knitwear and heavier fabrics suit those months, while linen and light dresses suit June to August. Choose the season you will wear the item in, and check the fabric before you order. Ask the seller for the delivery time to your city, whether that is New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston or Phoenix.

What to write in your request

Name the item, such as a midi dress, trousers or a pair of pumps, and give your size in US numbers or letters. Say whether you want a new or second-hand item, the color, the fabric, the occasion and your budget. If you need a quantity for resale or a gift, say so. Add your city so sellers can quote the delivery time. Specific details lead to a more useful reply.

Requests on BlaBlaPrice are free for buyers. You describe what you want in the chat and can add a photo. The system looks through sellers' websites and price lists in this country and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer and terms, and your contact details stay hidden. Start from the home page request form, or browse the women's clothing and men's clothing sections.