Why Do Retailers Stock Wholesale Women's Tunics?
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Reason |
What it means for your shop |
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Flattering, relaxed fit |
Appeals to many body shapes and ages, especially women over 40 |
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Forgiving one-size sizing |
Fewer broken size runs, fewer returns |
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Year-round |
Linen in summer, cord and sweat fabrics in winter |
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Layering piece |
Sells with leggings, trousers, jackets and cardigans |
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Repeat buys |
Customers come back for new colours and prints |
Fit is the main reason UK shoppers return fashion bought online. Around 30% of online fashion items are sent back (fulfilmentcrowd survey). Relaxed tunic shapes help keep returns low for online sellers. See also what clothing sells best to women over 40.
Types of Women's Tunics to Stock
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Tunic type |
Description |
Best season |
Role in range |
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Casual / relaxed tunic |
Loose, easy everyday shape |
Year-round |
Core best-seller |
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Longline tunic |
Thigh to knee length, worn over leggings or slim trousers |
Year-round |
Core |
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Oversized / lagenlook tunic |
Volume, asymmetric hems, layered look |
Year-round |
Core for lagenlook shoppers |
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Smock tunic |
Gathered yoke, swingy body |
Spring, summer |
Seasonal core |
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Printed tunic |
Florals, stripes, checks and bold prints |
Spring, summer |
Newness and trend |
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Tunic tops |
Hip-length, top-like tunics |
Year-round |
Add-on sale |
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Cowl-neck sweat tunic |
Soft jersey with a draped neckline |
Autumn, winter |
Cosy core |
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Corduroy tunic top |
Textured, warm, long sleeve |
Autumn, winter |
Seasonal core |
What Tunics Should a Clothing Retailer Stock by Season?
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Season |
Shapes |
Fabrics |
Colours |
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Spring |
Smock, longline, tunic tops |
Cotton, viscose |
Soft pastels, stripes |
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Summer |
Smock, oversized, printed |
Linen blend, viscose |
White, sand, brights, prints |
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Autumn |
Longline, corduroy tunic tops |
Corduroy, jersey |
Mocha, chocolate, khaki, rust |
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Winter |
Cowl-neck, oversized |
Sweat fabric, soft knit blends |
Black, grey, plum, cream |
Right now, autumn and winter tunics such as the cowl-neck sweat tunic and corduroy long-sleeve tunic top are the pieces to lead with. In spring, switch to linen-blend smock tunics. See our Italian linen collection.
Italian Tunics Wholesale: Why Boutiques Choose Them
Italian tunics wholesale give boutiques three things that cheaper tunics often don't: relaxed lagenlook cuts that flatter, soft fabrics that drape well, and colour and print ranges that change every week. Customers notice the difference when they feel the fabric. Read more on why Italian fabrics are considered the best.
Example: A 24-Piece Starter Tunic Order
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Style |
Colours |
Pieces |
Purpose |
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Relaxed / casual tunic |
4 core colours |
8 |
Everyday best-seller |
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Longline or oversized tunic |
3 colours |
6 |
Layering core |
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Seasonal tunic (cord now, linen smock in spring) |
3 colours |
6 |
Seasonal lift |
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Printed or statement tunic |
2 prints |
4 |
Newness test |
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Total |
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24 |
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An example plan to adapt. With no minimum order, you can start with even fewer pieces and reorder the colours that sell first.
How to Sell More Tunics
• Style the full look. Pair tunics with barrel or wide trousers and a jacket.
• Show length clearly. List the length from shoulder to hem and show it on a model so customers know where it falls.
• Merchandise by colour. One style in every colour makes an eye-catching rail.
• Tell the fabric story. Mention "Made in Italy" and the fabric content on labels and product pages.
• Price for margin. See how to price wholesale clothing for retail.
Where to Buy Wholesale Women's Tunics in the UK
Milan Clothing supplies wholesale tunics for boutiques, online sellers and market traders from our Manchester base:
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Why buy tunics from Milan Clothing |
Detail |
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Made in Italy |
Lagenlook, smock, cowl-neck and corduroy tunics, plus longline shirts |
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Sizing |
One-size ranges, typically UK 8–18, 8–20 and 10–22 |
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No minimum order |
Buy one tunic or a full pack |
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Weekly newness |
New colours, prints and styles every week |
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Fast delivery |
Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Free UK delivery over £400 |
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Visit |
Unit D, 53 Derby Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester |
Shop the wholesale Italian tunics collection and our best sellers.
