Buying guides
How to read product reviews before you buy fashion online
Published July 28, 2026
A simple way to weight stars, volume, and recency — the same ideas behind RankCart’s score.
A 5.0 rating with 8 reviews is weaker evidence than a 4.5 with 400 reviews. Volume reduces luck.
RankCart blends rating and review volume (capped at 500) with price so ultra-cheap empty listings don’t always win.
Also skim the newest reviews: quality can drift when sellers switch factories.
If reviews mention sizing repeatedly, treat that as part of the product — not a one-off complaint.