Fashion and Department Stores: Where to Shop Online (and Ship Internationally with Boxit4me)

Fashion is one of the best categories for cross-border shopping because you can access bigger assortments, better sale cycles, exclusive collections, and wider size availability, especially from department stores and multi-brand retailers. The challenge is that many fashion retailers ship only domestically, or limit delivery options by region.

With Boxit4me, you can shop fashion retailers worldwide by using a local forwarding address at checkout, then forwarding internationally to your local address with options to consolidate multiple orders and control shipping costs before you ship.

Trusted fashion and department stores (examples + where they’re based)

Below are common places shoppers use for fashion, shoes, and accessories, each with a quick “where it’s based” hint so readers understand the origin market.

Department stores (multi-brand + strong sale cycles)

• Nordstrom (US)
• Macy’s (US)
• Selfridges (UK)
• Harrods (UK)
• Galeries Lafayette (France)

Best for: premium fashion, beauty, seasonal sales, gifts, curated brands.

Fashion-first retailers (trend-led + wide size runs)

• ASOS (UK)
• Zalando (Germany/EU)
• boohoo (UK)
• SSENSE (Canada; ships globally but varies)

Best for: trend styles, frequent discounts, broad brand ranges, easy browsing.

Sportwear and streetwear (drops + popular staples)

• Nike (US/global)
• adidas (Germany/global)
• Foot Locker (US/EU)

Best for: sneakers, activewear, capsules, seasonal promotions.

Luxury marketplaces (inventory varies by seller/boutique)

• Farfetch (UK/global marketplace)
• Mytheresa (Germany)

Best for: luxury brands, boutique assortments, hard-to-find sizes (price can vary).

What fashion items ship best internationally (and what needs caution)

Great candidates for international forwarding

These usually ship efficiently and offer strong value:

• Apparel (tops, jeans, dresses, modest fashion pieces)
• Shoes and sneakers (especially sale pairs)
• Bags, wallets, belts, sunglasses
• Accessories (jewelry, scarves, hats)
• Beauty sets from department stores (check restrictions if liquids/aerosols)

Items that need extra attention

• Perfumes, aerosols, nail polish (often restricted for air shipping)
• Very bulky items (large boots, heavy coats in oversized boxes)
• High-value luxury goods (plan for customs duties/taxes, keep invoices)

Before buying, review restrictions for your destination: prohibited items

How to shop fashion online and ship to your local address with Boxit4me

Step 1: Use your Boxit4me local address at checkout

Many fashion stores ship only domestically. Boxit4me provides the local forwarding address you can use at checkout: international shipping address for online shopping

Step 2: Buy smart (sizes, returns, authenticity)

Fashion has a few cross-border “gotchas,” so do a quick checklist:

• Sizing: check brand sizing charts (US/UK/EU sizing differs)
• Returns: some retailers require returns back to the origin country
• Authenticity: for luxury items, prefer official retailers or verified marketplaces
• Invoices: keep receipts for customs and duty assessment

Step 3: Consolidate multiple orders to reduce shipping cost

If you’re ordering from multiple stores (or multiple sale orders), consolidation can reduce total outbound shipping cost: package consolidation

Step 4: Estimate costs before you forward internationally

Before confirming forwarding, estimate the cost so you can decide whether to consolidate, split shipments, or remove bulky packaging: shipping calculator

Cost-saving tips for fashion and department store shopping

Consolidate sale hauls into one shipment

Fashion orders often arrive as multiple parcels (different stores, split shipments, or separate orders). Consolidating them is usually the biggest cost lever: package consolidation

Prioritize “value-per-kg”

Shipping cost is sensitive to weight and dimensions. Fashion wins are usually:

• Premium shoes on sale
• Apparel bundles
• Accessories (high value, low weight)Avoid low-value bulky items that ship in oversized cartons.

Time your shopping around sale cycles

Department stores and fashion retailers run predictable promo windows (end-of-season, holiday, clearance). If you’re planning multiple buys, it can be cheaper to shop first, then consolidate and ship once.

FAQ

Can I use the Boxit4me address on fashion websites?
In most cases, yes. Enter it as your shipping address at checkout. Use: international shipping address for online shopping

If I buy from multiple fashion stores, will I receive multiple packages?
Often yes. That’s why consolidation helps: package consolidation

How do I estimate shipping costs before forwarding internationally?
Use: shipping calculator

Are perfumes and aerosols allowed?
Often restricted depending on destination and carrier rules. Always check: prohibited items

Ready to shop fashion and department stores online and ship to your local address? Get your checkout address.