So, you’ve seen all the influencers flaunting Shein fits on TikTok, or maybe have been bombarded with ads for the Shein website. Hey, the pieces are always cute and incredibly cheap.
But is Shein legit or a scam? Like, do they actually make good clothes? Do they ship fast or have a nice customer service team?
I spent over $300 on few couple large hauls to really try Shein clothing to the test and bring you detailed & honest Shein reviews (totally unsponsored!)
The Whimsy Soul team Shein ratings are the worst of all stores we have reviewed. We found that despite affordable prices and trendy styles, the cons outweigh the pros.
- Affordable, trendy styles
- Plus sizes (in trendy styles)
- Fast fashion (falls apart soon)
- Use child labor to make clothes
- Rips off small designers
- Pollutes environment
My Honest Shein Review 2023 – Are They Legit Or A Scam?
I constructed this blog post review after multiple orders from Shein over a couple of years, instead of ordering once and making my decision on that single order.
I’ve also consulted with friends who have ordered items to basically crowd-source this deep dive for ya.
The first time I ordered from Shein, everything was too small on me. At that time, I was wearing a 10-12, and the Larges couldn’t fit at all.
So the next couple of times I ordered, I made sure to size up… and it still didn’t help. So many pieces were still totally missized so I couldn’t easily fit into them. I quickly learned they have terrible size charts and really, if you curvy like I am, they just don’t fit well in general. (More on that later.)
After months and months of seeing ads for Shein online shopping, I finally broke down and placed a huge order one morning before a trip I had planned.
Shein shopping is low-key addictive since there is just such a huge inventory. I figured spending $100 to stock up on literally days worth of new outfits for a vacation was a great deal. (Spoiler alert: it wasn’t, but more on that later in this post.)
Items I Bought From Shein
I didn’t take photos of all the items I got over the years or even from one order, but these are the pieces I am highlighting and wearing from the Shein store for this review:
- Yellow Dress
- Strip Dress
- Floral Swimsuit
- Scallop bathing suit
- Bag
- Bird Earrings
- Red Earrings
- Tan Earrings
- Pink Earrings
I knew from my prior Shein haul that the clothing was meh, but after months and months of seeing ads for Shein online shopping, I finally broke down and placed another huge order one morning before a trip I had planned. Shein shopping is low-key addictive since there is just such a huge inventory.
I figured spending $300 to stock up on literally days worth of new outfits for a vacation to Joshua Tree was a great deal. (Spoiler alert: it wasn’t, but more on that later in this post.)
A Look At Some Of The Shien Clothing I Bought
Stripe Dress: This is nautical heaven! As a curvy gal, I love big flowy dresses that are comfy as heck. Plus it has pockets!
I was sure it would be the perfect dress to bring to so many seaside trips… until the buttons started falling apart and coming undone after a few wears. The clothing quality was just not there.
Yellow Dress: I had high hopes for this yellow dress. It’s my favorite color and I have a soft spot midi dress like this. When I put it on, the sleeves were a little bit tight around my shoulders but nothing I couldn’t work with.
I took both these Shein dresses with me to a conference in Palm Springs and also to Joshua Tree, I even wore the yellow one for the first time inside the national park (seen here.)
But, that same week when I wore it to a dinner in Palm Springs, one of the pockets started forming a hole…. and it all went downhill from there.
Scallop Bathing Suit: I didn’t wear this one until my trip to Maui. I wore it on our day exploring the Road To Hana and I made the mistake of actually getting it wet. It stained the bottom of our car seat blue!! YIKES. Bathing suits aren’t supposed to do that.
Floral Swimsuit: This is another swimsuit that I brought to Maui. It didn’t stain anything thank goodness, and it actually held up alright.
I wasn’t expecting a random bikini to be the best quality thing I bought from Shien.
Straw Bag: Guess how many times I got to use this before a giant hole formed at the bottom rendering it useless? One. One time. Turns out this bag is not swen together but instead held together with a glue.
Earrings: I can laugh now about how poorly made these earrings were, but I was really sad when they broke on my ear after just hours of putting them on out in the world.
The bird earrings never made it that far – they were literally pieces of felt held together by superglue and looked like a children’s craft project.
Everything Fell Apart
I had first tried Shein clothes in 2015 and thought it was all a scam because nothing looked like it did on the site, the Shein shipping took forever and nothing fit (even after reading Shein reviews from other customers to try and get a good sizing fit!)
But I had friends tell me they have gotten better and I should try it again. So I did and I was surprised and not surprised at the same time at the pieces I brought with me to Joshua Tree and Maui.
At first I was pleased. My Shein dresses review was going to be A+, I loved my yellow dress and other pieces. But then…
As you saw me talk about in my video and above, almost everything fell apart after 1-2 wears. I’m updating this post about a year after writing it and I don’t own a single item of clothing that I bought from Shein anymore because it all was trash that I ended up tossing.
So before you shop Shein, you have to realize it’s not going to last.
You CAN’T return items like swimsuits, bags and accessories to Shein. I learned that the hard way.
That purse? Fell apart by day 2. Buttons on dresses popped off or the seams simply ripped. Earrings literally fell apart while wearing them, which wasn’t surprising since my earrings were all barely held together with cheap hot glue when they arrived.
All in all, I was really disappointed with my whole order and wondering how the heck does this company stay in business anyway? Talk about being incredibly unethical fashion.
Part of my wants to file my post under Funny Shein Reviews because once I got over the money I wasted shopping Shein, I did laugh.
I mean, it’s all so bad!! Shein quality is just trash and doesn’t fit bodies that curvy or plus size, so at some point I had to laugh at myself wiggling into these tiny swimsuits that were marketed as a size XL.
Shein Sizing Is Awful &
Their sizing chart is all wrong and isn’t consistent item to item. A lot of Shein size reviews report this.
This makes it really hard to shop because it’s unclear if the Large is actualy a Large, or if it’s a Medium. I did find that looking carefully at all the past customer reviews was helpful.
If a gal says she’s an XL and the XL fit her, I know I’m good to go.
I learned that if there are no reviews, I don’t want to be the first to risk the item. Because I have done that before, were I risked it and learned the hard way!
Messed up size charts are actually normal for fast fashion brands but it’s still annoying. They aren’t as bad as Zaful though.
A Deeper Look At Shein Clothing Company & Services
Shein Curve
Here’s the thing – shopping online as a plus size woman sucks. It really size. Most brands aren’t size-inclusive and trying to find clothes that are stylish but affordable is really hard.
I think it’s unethical to shop from Shein, but if you are a size 4X gal just trying to find something trendy and in your budget, and Shein Curve has it, go for it.
I understand if you opt for Shein shopping online on plus-size items. Just make sure to also read all the Shein Curve reviews from past customers before you buy to make sure they will fit you.
Because as a size 12 + 14, a lot of their XL doesn’t fit my body. I can’t imagine how flawed the Plus options are. If you are plus size and have shopped Shein Curve, please drop a comment below and let me know how it went!
Where Is Shein Located?
Shein is a Chinese fast fashion company. They are not based in the United States.
They are also the exact same company as Romwe and sometimes if you order from Romwe you’ll get Shein packaging. (Read more about that in my Romwe Review Post).
Shein Shipping
Free shipping to anywhere in the United States on orders over $49. Free express shipping on orders over $150. But, note this all comes from China so it does still take a while.
Shein Return Policy
They won’t send you a return label so there are no free returns – you have to pay out of pocket for shipping and it ships to China, so the fee is high and it takes forever.
Many people have left reviews on BBB saying it’s not uncommon for Shein to ignore your return or really drag their feet to process it. They basically make it as hard as possible to return things so you won’t.
Shein Custom Service
Customer service was awful – super slow and poor communication. I went in circles trying to get answers to my questions. Plus, since I ordered a lot of swimsuits and earrings thing this order, I wasn’t able to return a lot of it.
So, I ended up taking the hit and not trying to fight too hard to return things.
Is Shein Worth It? Is Shein Bad?
As you can probably tell, my honest review is not positive. I do not love Shein, in fact I hate this company with a firey passion and actively discourage friends and followers from supporting this literal trash fast-fashion company.
Shein Culturally Appropriates & Steals From Other Brands
Since first writing this article circa 2016, the Shein shop has been getting more and more negative buzz for culturally appropriating things (like selling Muslim prayer rugs as home decor.)
They are also known to steal designs from small businesses and big stores alike.
Sometimes they’ll even use those store’s product photos to sell their cheap knock-off version. So, as a customer, you think you’re getting a good piece but when it arrives, it’ll look nothing alike. Since it wasn’t the same thing to begin with.
It’s not just me – Shein reviews BBB are full of terrible reviews on Shein shirts, dresses and other clothing.
Shein Uses Unsafe Working Conditions & Unethical Supply Chain
This is famous for being really shady when it comes to their factory and supply chain. We know their factories are unsafe for the workers, and it’s also rumored that Shein uses child labor.
Additionally, supporting Shein is super awful to the environment. Again, they don’t disclose much of their factory conditions but it’s safe to assume that’s because they are doing dumping.
They claim to use good practices. In a statement, they said “When selecting materials, we do our best to source recycled fabric.” But they don’t disclose what that means, so it’s all a lie. Doing your best doesn’t mean you are actually doing it.
And, since the clothes aren’t made well, by buying them you are literally just contributing to the landfills. If you’re wondering ” why is Shein so cheap? ” this is why.
To further prove this, they are rated extremely poorly on goodforyou.eco, a website that rates brands on how ethical they are. Spoiler alert: shien is rated as “we try to avoid” because it’s that bad.
But Why Are All Shein Reviews 5 Stars On The Website?
Notice how so many times, the product listings are given 5 starts on the Shein website? It’s because the company deletes negative reviews. Mine were never approved to go public-facing.
I’ve also heard from fellow influencers that Shein tells them that in order to work together, they have to leave positive Shein website reviews.
But Shein Cares – I Saw Their Campaigns!
Anyone else notices Shein doing a lot of Pr work this year? I got served HARD on ads this summer on TikTok all about how “Shein Cares” with videos featuring tons of Black women looking really happy. There’s another campaign with promises of donating to an animal charity.
I think they even did a competition where you could win a gift card.
If Shein cared, they would disclose their factory working conditions, stop making clothes that fall apart and go right into the landfill, start offering better returns and customer service, stop stealing ideas from small businesses and stop culturally appropriating.
Don’t get fooled by this ad campaign.
For real guys, I don’t care if your favorite influencer says Shein is just fine, they are lying to you. This is not an ethical fashion company to shop from and you’ll end up wearing things 1-2 times before they go into a trash bin.
If you need a cheap place to shop, just go to Target. Their sale rack is always full of cute things under $10. Or thrift!
How Long Do Shein Clothes Last?
Not very long. As I talked about in my review of each clothing piece above, within months everything I bought from Shein fell apart. In some cases, I got exactly one use out of the item before it started to fall apart beyond repair.
Tips For Buying From Shein
If this post hasn’t scared you off and you insist on still buying from Shein, here are my tips for having the best order experience:
- Use a credit card to shop so you can get your order refunded by the credit card if anything goes wrong with Shein and their customer service doesn’t help you.
- ONLY buy items that have previous reviews by past customers. Shein customer reviews are usually pretty accurate for sizing.
- Carefully look at what the clothing is made out of to make sure the fabric isn’t totally terrible.
- Skip the jewelry and bags, they’ll fall apart asap. I don’t care what other reviews of Shein say, the earrings aren’t it.
- When in doubt, size up. Especially on Shein tops, they usually run small.
If you found this helpful, please share this Shein clothing reviews post to your friends. Shien is a scam and we need to stop supporting them. My recommendation is to skip shopping at Shein.
I hope you’ve found this honest clothing review helpful! What are your thoughts on Shein shopping? Do you have any more Shein fashion reviews to add? I’d love to hear them below!
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96 comments
Heey thanks for such an honest / sincere review! The others I’ve read are so obviously fake/paid and sing nothing but praises! Your photos are also helpful. And you look gorgeous!
Yeah, don’t trust anything that’s 100% positive about Shein! I do really like some of the things I got, but EVERYTHING I kept is falling apart. It’s cute stuff, but not really worth it for a long term investment. Happy to help!
Hi Kara. You’re adorable! I found you because I wanted to try SHEIN but was surprised that things only go up to a large. May I ask where you do like to shop?
Kara, I would like your report on Noracora. I just purchased on line but have not received the tops yet.
Thank you,
Ohh! I have never heard of that company before, will have to add it to my list to check out!
Oh, boy. I am glad I came across this post. They just seemed to good to be true. I think I will avoid and will shop at H&M. I bought some pants from H&M years ago and they still look good.
I know, the ads also ALMOST get me then I remember they are actual trash. H&M is for sure a better way to go!
I’ve bought several things from them and have been happy. You can get larger a sizes. You just have to go to the curvy selection I believe. I order 1x.
I’ve bought several things from them and have been happy. You can get larger a sizes. You just have to go to the curvy selection I believe. I order 1x.
I found Shein, and was like, “Oh my God these look like super cute, and for a low price!”, but I started investigating, and soon realized it was a SCAM! They have such cut designs, I just wish they would put more effort into their quality 🙁 Thank You for saving my money! 🙂
*cute
Thanks for sharing the article, I usually search for the best design and style of clothing. At that moment I have come across Shine with fashionable stuff at a profoundly reasonable cost.
This company Shein is the worst. Say goodbye to your money. I am reporting them to Consumer Canada. File is already opened. They are not going to give you a refund. All because the size didn’t fit me and I hurried and sent it back. They won’t email you back, no money back. Nothing. STAY AWAY.
I ordered nearly 90 pounds worth of clothes for my daughter from shein beginning of May, still no sign of my order and you cant talk to anyone to complain. Tried to track it with hermes and just says shipped. Tried emailing just says its not an email address I’m absolutely fuming, being on minimum wage it was a big amount of money to lose
Would love a review on Chicwish! Their ads always come up on my social media too, and I’m so tempted to try them, but I’m nervous it’s too good to be true.
Hi beth! I have one, actually!! Read it here: https://whimsysoul.com/chicwish-review/
Fake reviews on here nobody gets paid to do anything that’s definitely fake and false i have proof the word influencer are not real they don’t get paid to advertise nothing and they don’t items for free all lies.
But i do agree shien is crap
Usually I delete comments that sound like drunk people wrote them, but this is too funny.
Happy you agree shein is crap
All of the stuff is poorly made because children are making it. And returns to international locations should be banned. It’s a nightmare, economically and environmentally.
Thank you Kara for the tips! I have had a few items in my cart for a few days and I just have been going back and forth about it, but always getting an uneasy feeling. This helped me know if its worth it or not. It sounds a lot like the app Wish so probably not a good idea haha.
Happy I could help!
RE: Not being able to return swimsuits and earrings, it is fairly common practice with retailers to not take returns of these types due to the fact they come into contact with certain parts of the human body and for the company to take the return for those items, they then have to “eat the cost.” I wouldn’t call it scam, but several retailers I have worked for do carry this type of policy. It SHOULD be mentioned very clearly however on the website so that’s where I might be concerned as to if that is scamming or not.
Just some input, otherwise great review as I have been considering purchasing some of the menswear.
Hi! I totally understand the hygiene aspect, but most of the places I buy swimsuits from won’t take it back if that protector plastic piece is removed. Not if it’s just mailed out ot me. It feels like a bait and switch when you’re ordering something online (that you can’t try on) and the store hides the fact you can’t return the item of clothing, even if the proctor is still on.
Do not buy from it , it is SCAM!
I ordered some dresses in two orders from this corrupt company. When they arrived I was disappointed and disgusted at the quality, Or lack of quality.
Material was horrible, Workmanship terrible with seams crooked and not secure. I immediately sent them as a return to sender. Canada Post delivered them back to seller and the tracking numbers and received signature proves they were returned to the same place they were originally shipped from. Shen still charged my Paypal and insisted they never got the goods back. Paypal believed them and charged my bank account. I am now out $208 for crap I didn’t keep. This company not only sells garbage but lies about not receiving them back. Word of advice. Do not shop with these crooks.
I love how you detailed each and everything. I have also placed a few orders myself on SHEIN and had a pretty mixed experience. Like some items I loved and some I already put in the bin. But I still got some great stuff from SHEIN.
It’s garbage. Cheap quality. Seems like they have copied the clothing from others. Its a scam.
The knitted sweaters, vests, t shirts so far have been very lasting and comfy, esp the oversized sweaters. Size S is usually Size S, or larger, but not smaller. So the oversized look is still nice.
Dang, I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with SHEIN and their customer service. Everything I’ve purchased still fits and has made it through several washes. Too bad I can show you pictures.
Can you share their contact information. Can’t find a contact number or email.
Thank you!
Thank you, for writing and sharing such an amazing blog post. I really got a lot of information from your blog post…
omg…my 1st order is on its way 6.00 sunglasses..large oversize shields…i thought they were in us but i see from tracking its international(china) sucks….oh well they say on the site that 1st return is free…we will see….also Paypal protects sellers…lets see.
i have to say…i dont mind knockoff sunglasses if the quality is decent as most designers charge way too much for them anyhow.I think the lens are where the quality will suffer most. I know many of the same sunglasses i see on ebay-not stating designer but looking similar- from us sellers are the same chinese stuff just bought in bulk and sold on ebay.
But YES, I really do appreciate the honest review!
Will look forward to using it in any difficulty!
recieved my sunglasses and they are excellent…chinese made but great quality..i ordered 2 more of the same.lol….i was suprised.
update: the same 2 pairs arrived HOWEVER..they werent same curve and feel/size which leads me to believe that quality control is aweful(its china right?) and returning them is a chore so filed in paypal in resolution center.. was very bummed.
GOT MY REFUND VIA PAYPAL…SHEIN SUCKS.
I have seen different opinions about Shein, both negative and positive. I personally did just one batch of shopping with them and I was satisfied. I bought basic stuff so maybe that is the reason. I will give it a try in the future with something complicated. But I have seen many buying even wedding related stuff.
On another note, if you see a cloth h&m or zara and would like to check if a similar cloth exists on Shein, ASOS, Zalando or other stores, you can use Visual Fashion Finder
2 orders GSHMH500M000SX1 and GSHMHT001000HFH lost in delivery and no luck in getting refund from paypal as they lie ab out delivery
I want my money back, it never showed up, and I called them to see if the package was coming, they said oh yeah it’s on its way, no it wasn’t, so I want a refund
Guess I’ve been pretty lucky with my items. I always read the reviews and try to find someone with my body type and pictures. If it looks like crap on them I avoid it lol. And I haven’t had any issues with returns and if I buy swimsuits I try to get them on flash sale so I save even more. If something sucks I always say so even when I do a reel on IG.
Wow! I just stumbled onto your page when researching is a company was a scam or no. I appreciate your reviews and honest input. I look forward to seeing all of your posts. Thank you ☺️
I received an order today from SHEIN. Three items of clothing, all of which had the material listed as cotton. It’s not. It’s polyester. I risked a pair of shoes, too. They’ve sent a size bigger than ordered and they are absolutely terrible. What looked like a cork layer on the sole is actually a piece of cork-look-alike plastic sewn onto the shoe. So, all 4 items will be going in the bin and I’ve learned my lesson once and for all.
Steffi
I’ve placed several orders through Shein but kinda knew what I was getting into because of purchases I made from Yesstyle (which is also fast fashion.) The prices tell the story. You’re gonna get cute designs but in the cheapest quality fabric and construction. Skirts don’t have liners and the fabric is thin, dresses are made for taller, thinner people and look weird if you’re not. Sizing is definitely off but I found reviews didn’t help either as each body can fit in things differently. Most of their t-shirts aren’t cotton and you can tell if you look closely at the model pics. I do like their mock neck tops but all in all you’re getting what you pay for and I also had negative reviews that were never published.
The same goes for wig companies based out of China. The cheap price and lack of being able to return things are enough to discourage me from purchasing. Don’t buy clothes or hair from them. They size for their country and their people are very small compared to Americans. And they make bank off us trying to save a buck and we get reamed in the end. Stop spending your money with companies who don’t care about you and don’t have good business practices.
Thanks
I have been ordering from Shein since the pandemic and have had ZERO issues. My fall boots are going 2 years strong. I can get a work wardrobe on the low that looks boutique! In this time it makes more sense to shop at Shein then any department store. Any return has been quick and easy.
Thank you! I recently place 4 big orders, received 2 so far and faster than I’d expected. I returned one batch so far, got the return label immediately, tracking the return, but will keep an eagle eye out for the refund before placing another order.
To the author of the blog, your title is a tad click-baity-ish, this seems more of an overall review on the company and their quality of products, when readers are clicking expecting the focus to be more about whether the company is legit or stealing credit card data as a SCAM.
I wish I had found your review BEFORE I purchased! Although, it probably wouldn’t have helped me..I ordered from a company called Emery Rose. Lo and behold, when the packaging came, it said Shein on it. I ordered this super cute scalloped dress. The first thing I noticed is that when held up, I could see through multiple layers of fabric. Secondly, the belt was missing. 3rd, the stitching was SO horrible. I contacted customer service for a refund. They kept telling me to send them pics of the defective..when all I put it in for was for the missing belt. I had to email 8 times and finally got cranky with them and told them I can’t possibly send a picture of something that is missing. Their response was rude but they sent me a shipping label. Let’s see how long it takes to get my money back, if ever. 🙁
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I am a regular customer of Shein. They have a lot of monthly deals. When someone asked me why buy so many things at Shein at such a high price and still stay loyal, because I often get coupons at Dazzdeals, my friends have also used the code here and gave very good reviews.
Great article. I like it very much
I agree. I am grateful to read this and know about Shein.
Omg i wish I would have done my research before hand. I just ordered 100 worth and now I know not to order from them again..thanks for your honesty because a lot of their reviews are positive…
I was seriously considering renewing my wardrobe with them since they had such an awesome selection of Plus-Size clothing….but the more I read about them, the less likely that is to happen.
I’ve also read that they use child labour, which is a big no-no.
Reviews are so mixed that I think I simply forget about them. And thanks for the heads up on the other brand they use. Not unusual that companies like this are spreading their wings with more than one website, but unless someone give you info about it, it’s difficult to know.
Shein 2022. I think it is good. suitable for everyone this year
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But YES, I really do appreciate the honest review! Will look forward to using it in any difficulty!
This is very informative, thanks alot
Very detailed article. Thank you. I’ve been shopping with Shein here and there since Summer 2020. I’ve bought mostly around the house clothes, sleepwear, summer dresses and bottoms. I’m tall and regular sized (not plus-size and not thin). I haven’t had any issues with Shein, the way my clothes fit and the quality for 95% of what I’ve purchased has been good.
I do wish I could find a non-China based retailer that sell trendy, unique clothes at good prices. I wouldn’t mind paying a bit more, but I can’t afford $60 summer dresses. So for now or until I’m unhappy with the service, I’m sticking with them.
All of the stuff is poorly made because children are making it. And returns to international locations should be banned. It’s a nightmare, economically and environmentally. 🙂
Omg i wish I would have done my research before hand. I just ordered 100 worth and now I know not to order from them again..thanks for your honesty because a lot of their reviews are positive:)
I haven’t had an issue with Shein and am actually surprised by the quality of clothing. I’ve washed their clothes several times and they still hold up. As for the sizing, clothes from China are generally smaller so if you’re plus size you’ll have to find a company catered to that.
I am a regular customer of Shein. They have a lot of monthly deals. When someone asked me why buy so many things at Shein at such a high price and still stay loyal, because I often get coupons at Dazzdeals, my friends have also used the code here and gave very good reviews…..
I’ve had a hard time finding clothes that fit and help me feel sexy. I’ve ordered a few times from Shein, and love everything so far. I hand wash and hang them all out to dry. Not too much to ask for taking care of cheap clothes. If the color is bright, hand wash and dry it before you wear it. I also do the same with the swim wear but I keep them in all their sealed bags that they came in. This keeps them from falling apart, and fresh for me to wear. I’ve seen the jewelry, it looks like the kind of crap that will turn your finger green so obviously don’t buy that. I never have and never will. I have a Tiffany habit LOL, but that’s another tale for another day. Anyway I vouch for all the clothes. I look good in all my pics, and I’ve gotten compliments from women on dresses. I hear their conditions are terrible, but the pay is good for them. I’ve seen pics of workshops and no kids were in them. Maybe I’m a jerk for saying this, but I think most clothes these days in America come from sweat shops in other countries so who really cares??. They bust their asses just like we do for no pay. I will continue to support the company until they give me a reason to stop. Thanks everyone 😉
10/10/22 Buyers beware. I ordered from Shein – waited 3 weeks for delivery. I checked tracking & saw that my order was delivered the same day I was checking. Long story short – after much communication with the company, I was told my order was mixed up with someone else’s so I could just keep a ring that was delivered. Nothing on the ring package listed Shein so it was a very confusing delivery. I was also told that these errors could happen on thousands of orders because their workers are busy & tired. I was told they would refund 80% back on my order because it is a hardship for them to get returns, etc. I told them I wanted my order made right & I was told I could get a 100% refund. That’s the best I could do. Obviously I won’t take a chance again but I also wanted others to know what the possibilities are. I understand errors occur but I expect that they be corrected appropriately. This was not. 😡😡😡😡😡
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Thanks for sharing the information about the ever-growing fashion brand
Well well check this out . I’m a plus size gal from ontario ca. Desperation led me to buy online from shein.ca .
The first order came quickly and I couldn’t believe it they all fit . So I thought I’d order a large order soending 300$ . A week after ordering i receive a email stating they have cancelled my entire order reason ABNORMAL ITEM LIST,. what does that even mean . Abnormal who me or my order ? Stated they were refunding my money it’s been 3 days still no refund . And there is no phone number to call . I’ve left a ticket and a message still no reply .
That there is abnormal not me or my order . Any advice on how to get my money back . ABNORMAL IS RIGHT
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The first order came quickly and I couldn’t believe it they all fit . So I thought I’d order a large order soending 300$ . A week after ordering i receive a email stating they have cancelled my entire order reason ABNORMAL ITEM LIST,. what does that even mean . Abnormal who me or my order ? Stated they were refunding my money it’s been 3 days still no refund . And there is no phone number to call . I’ve left a ticket and a message still no reply .
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I bought Shein from a local reseller and i beg to differ, unfortunately your review doesn’t match the clothes that i got, they’re good for their price, they are not mid-range or designer clothings.. I don’t know if someone paid you to drag Shein, but saying they use child labor without any solid evidence? I would’ve believed your article if you actually went to their factory personally and took pictures and posted them here.. And hey, if you are overweight, better buy from their SHEIN CURVE, its their label for PLUS SIZED chubby girls…. they have 1XL until 4XL i think… You really won’t be able to fit in their Large from their normal Shein label. I fit in with their Shein SXY and Shein Basics range, thats the tags on the clothes that i bought, i bought a dozen different pieces of clothing.. I’m an XS at 43kgs, 5’1. If you’re a decent blogger, you won’t come up with this kind of bullshit without any proper investigation and showing us solid proof. Any any piece of clothing, even expensive ones will really fall apart if you don’t wash it like what they wrote at the care labels sewn on them. Being unable to fit into any of their clothing isn’t their fault if you didn’t buy from the proper range. Too much bitterness on you, its just $5, $10, $25 , $35 each. So relax, its not like you paid a thousand dollars FOR EACH ITEM.
I completely agree with you. I have never had any issues with the quality of SheIn products. If you read the descriptions, and fabric contents and look at photos of real people wearing them you can find some amazing stuff. Also, I don’t know any company that accepts earring or bathing suit returns for sanitary reasons. And… Ew…. Did you not properly wash your swimsuit before wearing? That would have eliminated any dye bleeding. All clothes should be washed before wearing. It’s been (literally) dragged across warehouse floors.
Re: child labour … NEWSFLASH… all fast fashion brands and most brands including designer brands that make their clothes or fabric overseas are utilizing these same workers.
Over and over again, Shein claims it doesn’t take part in labor abuse, and then gets busted for exploiting labor works in very terrible ways.They also have many serious strikes on environmental policies and steal designs from small designers countless times. I can tell from your comment that this information doesn’t deter you from supporting Shein which is a disappointment but it is your personal choice to continue supporting the brand that is often dubbed “the worst of the fash fashion brands” just so you can save a few bucks on an outfit you’ll wear once. Here’s an updated article if you wanted to learn more about how your dollars are contributing to such terrible things: https://time.com/6247732/shein-climate-change-labor-fashion/
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My weight fluctuates between 230 and 250 lbs ( at 5 foot 3) and I can comfortably fit into Shein 4x. I typically wear size 22 or 2x or 3x in american sizes. Overall my experience with Shein is positive and I’ve probably spent around 2k on their products. I agree with the author that Shein is only worth it if you are plus size. I wear Shein basics mock neck shirts all winter almost everyday for work and when doing outdoor activities. My favorite items from Shein are their skirts. They have a huge selection of flare skirts, plaid skirts, frilly layered skirts and pleated skirts that I look really cute in and I have worn to work and on dates. I also purchased some gothic inspired clothes from Shein which are pretty rare to get in plus size like a velvet and lace top, or a purple skirt with a black lace overlay. I I have some cool accessories from Shein too like a elastic bow belts, leather bracelets, spooky earrings and kawaii earrings. Shein’s plus selection has some youthful choices unlike the plus size stores in my area like Pennington’s which seems like it’s for old people. I like unique items and found a skeleton bathing suit and a galaxy print bathing suit. Although I don’t recommend their bathing suits for big breasted people because they do not give any support. I’m 38H
to 40G bra size and have to wear a bra under their bathing suits. However, I do recommend their bathing suit skirt cover ups which are flare style and are around 10 bucks. I purchased some in bathing suit material or mesh material in different colors. I also use these bathing suit skirts as lingerie. Oh I almost forgot to mention, I got sexy tights from Shein for very cheap 5 to 8 bucks which I also use in the bedroom. Another odd item I got from Shein is a tutu like skirt over a pair of shorts. It’s really cool to find such unique clothes in plus size! I have been disappointed in Shein in their dresses that are 100% polyester. So stay away from those. Yes, I got a cool skulls print dress, heart print dress and 2 cat print dresses but the 100% polyseter fabric annoys me and is to hot to wear in the summer so I can only wear those dresses in the fall, winter and spring. I was happy with the plaid dress and gothic style black dresses I got that were 95% polyester and 5% spandex. I also got a decent amount of cute athletic wear from Shein like the tennis dresses that Serena Williams wears which are tight on the top and flare at my belly so it hides my belly. Overall I feel so much more fashionable and confident since I started shopping at Shein. I only shop at Shein because I am plus size and their prices are really cheap for plus size clothes. When plus size stores in my area start selling fashionable youthful clothes I want to wear, (at a good price), I will shop there. If I was normal size, I’d shop elsewhere, probably at the mall and buy stuff in person on sale. Sorry if my thoughts are everywhere but I was writing this in a hurry.
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I purchased a $25 gift certificate from Shein in October (it is now April) My credit card was immediately charged but the card was never sent. Their site also doesn’t show this purchase having been made but they still took my $25. I immediately tried to reach them which is totally impossible. I disputed the charge on my credit card and was refunded the 25$ but then Shein disputed that and the charge was reinstated. I again reached out to my credit card company. A month ago I received a message from Shein that the $25 was returned to my pay pal account. I DON’T HAVE A PAY PAL ACCOUNT and am still out $25. My credit card company is still working on my dispute. Thank goodness it was only $25 but I will NEVER deal with that company again.
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I have been ordering from Shein for two years and never a bad experience. For the bigger sizes I suggest you look under Curve plus size. I’m a 14 and find things fit much better going into that category so you can find 0x thru 4x sizes. You compare the size chart sizing, amount of stretch, and reviews to pick the best size for you. There is a thin line between regular and curve sizes for me but I prefer to not be squeezing into something that most likely won’t fit. As far as taking back stuff lately I have done that a lot because certain things didn’t look good on me and they always refund my money. Free shipping back is great too. The only thing I had an issue taking back is lingerie. So now I just try to find a cheap dress or outfit which can be used as that too, this way I can take it back if it doesn’t work out. I have taken back swimsuits and handbags no problem,
I disagree. Sizing is very generous and their return policy is great. I’ve literally spent over $14k over the years (since 2016).
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