The Ad Trap: Products That Didn't Match the Marketing Hype

2. Dress in Flamingo

Cost: Not specified Created by: Nobody Acquired via AliExpressEverybody has placed an online order for clothing and, regrettably, discovered after delivery that the item was one or two sizes too small. For one buyer, who wanted a vintage-style garment with blue stripes and flamingos as the design, it worked double-duty. The dress's model was an adult who appeared to be of average size. She posed in photos that resembled those of apparel models on Amazon.

@/Theheadandthefart1 / Reddit.com | Flamingo Dress @/Theheadandthefart1 / Reddit.com But the outfit that came in the mail was definitely not appropriate for an adult of average size. The purchaser discovered that the garment was more appropriate for a young child. Not only was the upper portion of the dress practically absent, but the pattern was also noticeably less leafy and altered beyond explanation. Although the source of the garment is unknown, the images appear to have been lifted from Amazon, whose sellers frequently use white backgrounds for their clothes photos. In any case, it could have been wiser for the customer to purchase from Amazon and examine the product details, user reviews, and customer photos before making a decision.