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    Returns & CX Mar 14, 2027 6 min read

    Top Reasons Customers Return Clothing (And How to Fix Each)

    Return reasons ranked. Wrong size dominates (~70% of apparel returns). Other reasons need different fixes — categorize to know which lever to pull.

    The Chart

    Reason% of ReturnsFix
    Wrong size60-70%Better chart + AI fit + model info
    Color/style not as expected10-15%Better photos + accurate descriptions
    Quality issues5-10%QC at production
    Didn't like / changed mind5-10%Better selection / fewer impulse buys
    Ordered multiple sizes5-10%Discourage bracketing or charge fee
    Damaged in shipping2-5%Better packaging
    Wrong item received1-3%Picking accuracy + automation

    FAQs

    Sizing issues hard to fix?

    Hardest from customer perspective (no try-on). But solvable: size chart + AI fit + model info + fit feedback. 30%+ reduction realistic with good stack.

    Bracketing — should I forbid?

    Charging restocking fees on bracketed orders deters. Or limit free returns to 1 size per item. Or accept it as cost of doing business — bracketers convert higher than non-bracketers.

    Need this on your store?

    Tailor Size Guide ships pre-built size charts for Shopify.