Buying Guides

Plain-spoken guides to buying clothes, shoes, watches and perfume in Pakistan, written for people ordering online with cash on delivery. Size charts, fabrics explained without the jargon, and honest advice on what is worth the money and what is not.
Two piece maroon leather handbag set
What to Check the Moment Your Cash on Delivery Parcel Arrives
With cash on delivery you have the parcel and the courier is still there. Those few minutes are the easiest moment to catch a problem. Read more...
Premium perfume gift set in black and gold, 200ml
Gifts Under Rs 5,000 That Actually Get Used
The hard part of a gift is guessing what will be used rather than put in a cupboard. A practical list for weddings, Eid and birthdays. Read more...
Kids' white classic lace-up leather shoes
How to Measure a Child's Foot at Home
Children's shoes are bought a size too big and worn until they are a size too small. Measuring properly takes two minutes and removes the guessing. Read more...
Heart shaped necklace in black and gold finish
Buying Jewellery Online: Plating, Tarnish and Keeping It Looking New
Affordable jewellery is judged on how it looks after three months. The difference is almost always the plating, and how it has been treated. Read more...
Women's maroon leather handbag with top handle
Handbags and Wallets: Leather, Rexine and Canvas Explained
A listing will tell you the colour and stay quiet about what the bag is made of. What leather, rexine and canvas each are honest about, and where bags fail. Read more...
Women's white rexine joggers
Buying Shoes Online: How to Get the Size and Material Right
Shoes are the hardest thing to buy online. How to measure your foot properly, what the upper and sole tell you, and what to check when they arrive. Read more...
Men's digital analog sports watch with black dial
Watch Types Explained: Quartz, Digital, Chronograph and Smart
Quartz, automatic, chronograph, analog-digital, water resistant. What each word on a watch listing actually means, and what it means for you. Read more...
Unisex silver perfume bottle, 100ml
Perfume That Lasts: How to Apply and Store It Properly
If your perfume disappears within an hour, the bottle is usually not the problem. Where you spray it and how you store it make a bigger difference than price. Read more...
Padded knit cardigan jacket with velvet lining
How to Measure Yourself for Buying Clothes Online in Pakistan
Almost every return comes down to a guessed size. Five minutes with a tape measure gives you numbers that serve every order you ever place. Read more...
Women's embroidered linen stitched suit in blue with round neck
Women's Stitched Suits: Fit, Fabric and What to Check Before You Order
A stitched suit takes the fitting out of your hands. How to measure, what the listing should tell you, and the detail most people miss. Read more...
Men's zip winter jacket with striped collar and cuffs
How to Wash and Store Winter Clothes So They Last
Most damage to winter clothes happens in the eight months they are in the cupboard, not the four they are worn. How to wash, dry and store them properly. Read more...
Men's graphic tracksuit in yellow micro interlock fabric
Tracksuits in Pakistan: Fabric, Fit and How to Buy for Kids and Adults
How to read a tracksuit listing properly: fleece against micro interlock, what to check before ordering, and how to size one for an adult or a growing child. Read more...
Winter wool cap and neck warmer set in black textured knit
Caps, Gloves and Neck Warmers: The Small Winter Buys That Matter Most
A cap and a neck warmer cost a fraction of a jacket and change how cold you feel more than another chest layer would. What to buy and what to... Read more...
Unstitched embroidered lawn suit in black, three piece
Khaddar, Dhanak, Linen and Lawn: Which Unstitched Fabric for Which Season
Lawn, khaddar, dhanak, linen and wash-and-wear are weights and weaves, not just prices. What each fabric is, and when to wear it. Read more...
Soft wool winter jacket in brown, slim fit
Winter Fabrics Explained: Fleece, Wool, Padded and Knit
Fleece, wool, padded and knit keep you warm in different ways and at very different prices. What each one actually does, and which suits the winter where you live. Read more...
Watch with black metal case and silicone strap
Best Watches Under Rs 3,500 in Pakistan
What a watch in the Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 band really gives you, how to match a dial shape to your wrist, how a bracelet is shortened, and how... Read more...
Men's woody spicy perfume, 100ml bottle
How to Choose a Perfume: Notes, Longevity and Price in Pakistan
Top, heart and base notes explained, the five fragrance families, longevity versus projection in Pakistani heat, and how to test a scent properly before you buy. Read more...
Kids cotton zip-up hoodie
Kids' Winter Clothes: Size Chart by Age and Height
Why we size children's clothes by height in centimetres, a height-to-age chart, and how to layer a child for a cold morning and a warm classroom. Read more...
Makeup blender sponges, pack of four
Makeup Brushes and Sponges: What a Beginner Actually Needs
Sponge or brush, and for what: how a damp sponge sheers foundation out, how to damp and replace one, the brushes worth adding over time, and how to keep both... Read more...
Women's walking joggers
Shoe Size Guide for Pakistan: UK, EU and CM Conversion Chart
How to measure your foot at home and convert centimetres to UK and EU shoe sizes, so the pair you order online actually fits the first time. Read more...
Women's rexine tote bag
How Cash on Delivery Works at Al Tijarah International
You pay the rider at your door and nothing before. The whole order walked through step by step, what to check before you pay, and how replacement works. Read more...
Women's cashmere blend winter stole
Shawls and Stoles: Pashmina, Cashmere Blend and Acrylic Explained
What pashmina, cashmere blend, woollen and acrylic really mean, stole sizes against full shawls, how to judge one on delivery, and how to wash it safely. Read more...
Unstitched embroidered lawn suit, three piece
Unstitched vs Stitched Suits: Which Should You Buy?
What an unstitched three-piece really costs once the tailor is paid, where stitched wins, and how to judge fabric and brief a tailor so the fit is right first time. Read more...
Men's zip hooded winter jacket
Winter Jackets for Men in Pakistan: Price, Fabric and Size Guide
Fleece, wool blend, padded or knit? How cold your city really gets, how to order a size from your chest measurement, and how to wash each fabric. Read more...
Day cream for winter skincare
Winter Skincare Routine for Pakistani Weather
A three-step morning and evening routine for cold, dry weather: a gentler cleanser, the right moisturiser texture, sunscreen on bright days, and lips, hands and heels. Read more...