Beware the internet shopping trap: Two thirds confess to wasting money buying bizarre items they'd never look at in a shop 31 per cent of shoppers said they regularly buy unusual pieces online 66 per cent said they have bought at least one dodgy item in the last year 44 per cent say they are more confident when making purchases online Biggest blunders include tutus, flares and snakeskin trousers Does a bright printed tunic, a hat that resembles a wolf or a neon playsuit lurk at the back of your wardrobe? If so, you're likely to be one of the shoppers who make bolder choices online than you would in a shop. New research has shown that almost a third those who buy over the internet splash out on pieces that they would never pick up while out and about - with disastrous results for both closet and bank balance. Among questionable items snapped up by daring online shoppers are tutus, flared trousers with multiple pockets and mermaid leggings. Would YOU splash out on a tutu? Topshop are among the brands to tempt shoppers with ballet wear And while some regularly court sartorial disaster with their online shopping habits, another 66 per cent of adults admitted to buying at least one iffy garment in the past year. According to the research, online shoppers are more likely to plump for daring colours with 44 per cent buying brighter when behind the screen, Typical examples include a union jack suit, snakeskin trousers and a pair of jeans 'made out of 50 pairs of jeans'. Not surprisingly, women were more likely to fall victim to an outrageous internet buy, with more than a third saying they plumped for bolder choices online, compared to only a quarter of men. The study, which was commissioned by Barclaycard, also found that most of us own at least eight unusual garments as a result of online shopping sprees. Going Gaga? Lady Gaga and Rihanna both love a quirky look but are yet to make an appearance in a wolfy hat A batwing tunic with bright printed fabric Cream patent shoes with giraffe heels A tutu Flared trousers with 13 pockets A neon playsuit Mermaid leggings A 3D T-shirt A hat that looks like a wolf A dress with a full cape A keyboard tie Data released by the company shows that online sales of women's clothing this summer are up 28 per cent compared to the same time last year. As a result, coupled with the fact that two fifths of us are already shopping for clothes at least once a week, it would appear our wardrobes are only going to get more outrageous. Nevertheless, the research also found that people are becoming increasingly confident about their styling abilities, with 44 per cent saying they feel in control when shopping online and one in seven confessing to instantly sharing their new purchases via selfies and social networks. Dawn O'Porter, of Barclaycard bespoke offers, said: 'The internet makes us take more risks when it comes to fashion. In a shop, you can feel so self-conscious picking something a bit bonkers off the rail and trying it on, but shopping online takes away that embarrassment and just makes you go for it. You can mix and match in the comfort of your own home - and leave the house looking so much more exciting than if you just popped into a shop.