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Shopping for clothes online is convenient, but I prefer trying things on in-store before making a purchase.

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Sentence

Narrator

Shopping for clothes online is convenient, but I prefer trying things on in-store before making a purchase.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

While online shopping is convenient, I recommend trying clothes on in a store before buying.

Describing Habits

I usually shop online, but I always try clothes on in the store if possible.

Asking About Others

Do you prefer shopping for clothes online or in a store?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I bought clothes online without trying them on, I'd probably return half of them.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The convenience of online clothing purchases is undeniable; however, I favor the in-store experience of trying on garments prior to purchase.

Casual

Online shopping is easy, but I like to try stuff on before I buy it.

Simpler English

It's easy to buy clothes online, but I prefer to try them on first.

Phrases to learn

try things on

To put on clothes to see if they fit and look good.

in-store

Inside a physical store.