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American Eagle OutfittersReviews 165

1.7
ae.com
casual, preppy, streetwear, swimwear men, womenAge 13-18, 19-25
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ae.com
+1 888-232-4535
USA
Clothing item from American Eagle OutfittersFashion apparel by American Eagle OutfittersMerchandise from American Eagle Outfitters clothing lineAmerican Eagle Outfitters fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Target Gender: men, women
Target Age Group: 13-18, 19-25
Price: $

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $7.95
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $75

Returns

Return Policy: not free
Return Instructions: full refund within 30 days of the purchase date, or returned for merchandise credit within 60 days.
Return Cost: $5 shipping fee

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: Not Good Enough
Recycling Program: Recyles jeans
Responsible Materials: recycled

Product

Style: casual, preppy, streetwear, swimwear
Body Fit: regular, plus size, tall
Available Sizes: Men's (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat, phone, email
Support Phone: +1 888-232-4535
Support Email: [email protected]

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, financing, PayPal, Cash App
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: Rakuten, TopCashback, Active Junky, Mr. Rebates

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American Eagle Outfitters Reviews Summary

American Eagle Outfitters has a rating of 1.7 stars from 165 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with American Eagle Outfitters most frequently mention customer service, credit card and confirmation email. American Eagle Outfitters ranks 349th among General Apparel sites.

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Brazil
2 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Whether I buy clothes for my skinny daughter or for myself (I wear size 18, sometimes 16) I always manage to find beautiful outfits that fit just right!
Thanks for great selection of styles and sizes!

Date of experience: June 25, 2016
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing
June 16, 2016

The shorts all fit perfectly according to size and the shirts are no problem but for the bralets you will have to look at the size chart the only badish thing about AE is the shipping because sometimes it take up to 3-4 weeks which is a lot for me because i am used to getting my orders within 2 weeks, but i still love to shop there!

Date of experience: June 16, 2016
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Pretty good...
May 8, 2016

I'm not sure. The sizing is a bit iffy because I just ordered a dress at my normal size, and it barely fits. But, the clothes are cute and certainly popular. The prices are high... but i guess it's ok overall. Oh wait one more thing. Make sure you read the reviews on the site to find out more info. I ordered a dress that seemed perfect on the site, and when I tried it on, it was so short and very see-through. I returned it immediately. But, I do like the clothing most of the time, but ehhhh..

Date of experience: May 8, 2016
Emmaline W.
Canada
16 reviews
14 helpful votes
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Perfect
April 19, 2016

The website for this store is the best. It is immaculate and easy to navigate.

Payment is secure too. The only thing you need to look out for is that there are service fees so your order may come up to a little more than you had originally expected.

Date of experience: April 19, 2016
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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ONLY USES BLACK INC
April 9, 2016

Went to American Eagel and bought a flannel that they over charged me for in the first place so i had to drive 30 minutes back to there to be told that i was stealing even though i had the receipt with me and wouldnt give me my money back. American Eagle is a whole bunch of frauds! Never shopping at this over priced store again

Date of experience: April 9, 2016
Virginia
1 review
14 helpful votes
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I've been buying ae jeans for YEARS. I'm tall (5'11") and ae has jeans long enough for me. I'm been saddened by the company this past year. I've ordered a total of 8 pairs of jeans and only TWO have fit me close to perfect... I've even ordered identical pairs of jeans and had the inseams be FOUR inches different and waist 1-2 inches different. It's terrible. I can't rely on them for good jeans any longer. Not to mention their customer service is terrible. Has no training on products and has no helpful tips other than "our jeans can vary from style to style" this doesn't explain why I still get inconsistency even when ordering and identical pair of jeans! So sad.

Date of experience: February 14, 2016
Minnesota
9 reviews
37 helpful votes
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I keep remember why I only order once a year! I placed an online order on Dec 25. Today is Jan 6 and it just now shows "shipped". Which really means only the label has been printed and will sit another 2 days somewhere. The shipping email I recd today was very confusing. It said 1 item was on backorder and 1 item shipped. I only ordered 1 item to begin with. I'm assuming my item had been on backorder that whole time and I was never informed. So if this shipment is ever released, UPS shows it is a 7 day timeframe. This was a mess just for 1 overpriced bra! Lesson learned again.

Date of experience: January 5, 2016
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Dreadful Service
December 16, 2015

I order 3 sweaters from American Eagle only to receive 1 sweater and 2 pair of women's shoes. As the items were Christmas gifts I contacted American Eagle and asked them to dispatch the correct items in time for Christmas and I would return the women's shoes. They ignored my request and asked me to return the goods which I did at my cost and now they will not dispatch the missing items or refund my credit card until they receive the incorrectly dispatched goods in their warehouse. They also will not refund the postage. The correspondence with American Eagle has been slow and they seem intent on stalling and not responding to queries and they also wont accept responsibility for their mistake. I would avoid this retailer at all costs - spend your money at a retailer that respects its customers.

Date of experience: December 16, 2015
Alabama
7 reviews
21 helpful votes
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Great clothes!
December 4, 2015

I have been a fan of american eagle since my early teen years. They carry my favorite jeans and I always look forward to wearing their winter collection (I like it better than their summer collections, but I've always liked their shorts, because they aren't too short or too long). They have good clothes and great service. Love it!

Date of experience: December 3, 2015
Illinois
55 reviews
293 helpful votes
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Love American Eagle
November 30, 2015

Their jeans are amazing and my money is well spent with them.The clothes last me over 3 years and better than Charlotte russ clothes there trash. I highly recommend American Eagle they have the best jeans ever and their so comfy. Even buying clothes from China its better to shop here your wasting your money on clothes from China(Sammydress, RoseGal, dresslink etc). American Eagle is my favorite store and the clothes last a long time. Here is a tip buy their jeans when they have sales :)

Date of experience: November 29, 2015
Georgia
3 reviews
14 helpful votes
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They use nice stretchy materials and the jeans mostly come with an option for long and extra long which is great for anyone who is 5'10'' and up. Jeans last a good while too as most brands tend to get a hole in the knee rather quickly. As for their other apparel I've yet to have a negative experience.

Date of experience: October 25, 2015
North Carolina
2 reviews
19 helpful votes
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Granted I am really not a teenager anymore, I still love wearing this brand. I bought several items online & when they arrived I tried them on. I had to take a few shirts back because they didn't fit me right. When I took them into the store (I had both of my kids, 2 & 4, in tow) to return them one of the sales people were working on displays & asked me what I needed. I told them I had to return some things and they asked if I would like to exchange them for something else. I politely declined considering I had my kids with me or I would have. The person called a different person from the back to handle my return. Not exactly sure why this person couldn't have done it considering they were right there but whatever. Another sales person comes and does what she needs to do to refund me. Another sales associate comes up and starts talking to the first sales person that I encountered. The music in the store was a little loud but I could hear the conversation the two were having. They were talking about ME! Before I left I made sure I turned around to them and put in a few scents worth to them. I found it very unprofessional and most of all rude! If I ever have to return items to this store again, I will go to a different location!

Date of experience: October 15, 2015
Florida
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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My wife works in the store. But my si z e is only online. I like that I can choose from the comfort of my home.

Date of experience: March 25, 2015
Texas
6 reviews
115 helpful votes
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I love this store
February 10, 2015

I love this store. I am 6 feet tall and have a extremely hard time finding clothes that fit my arm and/or leg length. This is one of the few stores where i can assure my pants will be long enough and in some cases may have to hem. The other thing I like is they have jeans that come high on the hips. I can't wear (excuse me... I WON'T wear as I am far too old for that) the low cut style that ends at the pubic bone. The jeans that I purchased are so soft that I could wear them straight out of the bag. I would wear them every day if it was acceptable at work.

My only complaint is the variety. The high waist artist jeans are so tight through the thighs that I am not sure how others fit in them. I would love to find just a straight leg Jean that doesn't flare and look like a bell bottom. I did rip up one pair and sew in a straight slimer fit.

Finally price. Everyone knows there are pricey jeans out there. Especially if you need an custom size. I can watch my email most weeks and get some kind of discount offer for being a member of there mail list. $40.00 is a great price for what you get. Returns are handled quickly and efficiently.

I have not purchased any tops, so I don't know if they will be long enough for my arms.

Yiu won't be sorry for investing in their quality clothing.

Date of experience: February 10, 2015
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Customer Service,
December 20, 2013

Customer Service,

I would like to state how incredibly disappointed and how your customer service have no clue on items ordered online.

I placed an order on 12/3. On 12/5 was told there was a delay. I then contacted Customer service live and was giving a lot of bologna that all items are in stock and will Arrive in time for Christmas

12/19 we receive a notice that 4 out of 5 are backordered. Totally unacceptable and I will be returning the 1 item shipped to me.

Just lost a customer.

Date of experience: December 19, 2013
New Jersey
3 reviews
10 helpful votes
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They have some good clothes at good prices and the free shipping took about a week. I would shop at ae online again.

Date of experience: November 29, 2013
China
12 reviews
22 helpful votes
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The site was introduced by my friend who has got several satisfactory purchase experiences for characterized t-shirts. They are well-made with good-quality materials, and what’s mentioning is that it is free for shipping and fast. I got my order today which I placed the day before yesterday, how fast and cool it is!

Date of experience: November 5, 2013
New York
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Site did well by me. Good coupon code. Cool shorts, easy checkout!

Date of experience: July 3, 2013
California
15 reviews
26 helpful votes
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I love their clothes! They also have a 40% off selection. This is an awesome site to checkout. They have nice quality, good fitting clothes, which are reasonably priced.

Date of experience: May 6, 2013
Arizona
6 reviews
8 helpful votes
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So far so great!
April 30, 2012

So far so great! I ordered on 4/23 and recevied on 4/28... my FULL order which was made up of absolutely awesome clearance deals. So they ship fast and actually have in stock what they say they do. Great quality clothing too.

Date of experience: April 30, 2012