{"id":44463,"date":"2011-07-19T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2011-07-19T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=44463"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:25:21","slug":"torrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/shopping-guide\/torrid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to shop Torrid: 5 rules for success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve bemoaned the agony of finding fashionable and affordable plus size clothing a million times before, so we\u2019ll skip that soapbox here. You know, in the interest of brevity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, Torrid was one of the early online retailers that featured trendy and junior-centric clothing for girls with curve. The problem? Quality is not job one here, and the prices really aren\u2019t always as cheap as they should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So to get the most from Torrid, you really must know how to shop Torrid effectively. As some wise person once said (surely it was a woman), know before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scoop on how to shop torrid <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Think fun, not forever <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Torrid is a fast-fashion retailer. This is a store that specializes in here today, gone tomorrow trend pieces. Case in point: There’s a purple velvet scoop neck cami on the site today. It’s cute and trendy, but are you going to want to wear that next year? Probably not. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Velvet Scoop Neck Cami. See details at Torrid.com\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

So you can buy that cami if you love it. It will keep your pricier wardrobe staples feeling fun and current. Those wardrobe staples might include the expensive jeans you can’t live without or that perfectly shaped J. Crew blazer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The takeaway? Shop Torrid for sexy tops for girls’ nights. Go elsewhere for re-wearable basics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Join torrid rewards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rewards are never all they\u2019re cracked up to be, but they don\u2019t hurt either. If you\u2019re a regular Torrid shopper, it pays to sign up for Torrid Rewards<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>. It is free, after all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program has tiers based on your spending. The more you spend, the more you earn. Don’t let that get to your head. It’s never worth it to buy stuff you don’t need and there’s no shame in being a Torrid Insider vs. a Torrid VIP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insider is the entry-level tier, for those who spend less than $499 annually at Torrid. Insiders earn 1 point for every $1 spent. After 250 points, you get a $10 rewards. During Torrid Cash earnings periods, you’ll earn $25 for every $50 you spend. You can then redeem your Torrid Cash during specific redemption windows. If you’re thinking that sounds like Kohl’s Cash, you’re right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Shop wide-width shoes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wide-width shoes<\/a> are not necessarily a given for plus-size ladies. And, plenty of average-sized women have wide feet. But finding a good selection of cute wide-width shoes can be maddening and disheartening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when a good source of wider shoes is out there, it deserves some recognition. This is where Torrid shines. I mean, just take a peek at the grey sweater knee boots below, available in wide width. Wanna guess on the price? Scroll down and I’ll tell you. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Sweater Knee Boots. See details at Torrid.com<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As of this writing, the above boots are on sale for $44.75. What?! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Know the return policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Torrid does not offer free returns, unless you are a VIP (which means you spend $1,000 or more annually with Torrid). So get familiar with Torrid’s return policy<\/a> before you shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Have a list to get free shipping <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Free shipping deals come and go on Torrid. Right now, you must spend $75 for free shipping. That means you can’t shop Torrid the way you shop Amazon. You know what I’m saying. You wake up at 3:00 am and decide you need a black tank top. You buy it and go back to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t do that. Instead, keep a running list of garments you “need.” Once the list gets to three or four items, you can buy. That’s how to shop Torrid without spending too much on shipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Check coupons, sales, and clearance items <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Isn\u2019t clearance always a budget shopper\u2019s best friend? Well, sort of. Yes, the prices can be crazy low. But these inexpensive garments usually are not returnable. So, there are pros and cons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, you should check Torrid’s clearance page and any other deals running. Sometimes, there’s a button at the bottom of your screen that’ll read something like, “Up to 50% Off…” Tap on that and you should see a list of whatever specials are happening at the moment. Take advantage of these! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have more tips for how to shop Torrid? Let me know! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve bemoaned the agony of finding fashionable and affordable plus size clothing a million times before, so we\u2019ll skip that soapbox here. You know, in the interest of brevity. That being said, Torrid was one of the early online retailers that featured trendy and junior-centric clothing for girls with curve. The problem? Quality is not… Read More »How to shop Torrid: 5 rules for success<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":854,"featured_media":1646185,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303841,2635,303932],"class_list":["post-44463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-clothing-stores","tag-online-clothing-stores","tag-plus-size"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":1646185,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/torrid-shop-300x169.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/854"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44463"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44463\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1663778,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44463\/revisions\/1663778"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1646185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}