Boston Proper

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Boston Proper Reviews Summary

Positive Highlights

  • Clothing styles are frequently praised for being trendy and appealing.
  • Helpful customer service representatives resolve issues effectively for some shoppers.
  • The brand offers a variety of chic women's clothing options.

Negative Highlights

  • Customer service is often reported as unhelpful or difficult to communicate with.
  • Refund and exchange processes can be slow and inflexible.
  • Product quality may be inconsistent, with some items poorly made or defective.
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Aug 20, 2025

I just received an order and all but one of the items did not fit properly. I spent 20 minutes trying to get through your automated system, trying to figure out how to exchange for other sizes. When I was finally able to speak to a human being, his English was really bad. He couldn't understand me any better than I could understand him. It was quite frustrating. And then two of the items I was wanting to exchange were completely out of stock so I could only exchange one of the items. I know lots of companies outsource their Customer Service to foreign countries. But if you really care about your customers, you would want them to feel appreciated and understood by your customer service agents. Please do better.

Sep 7, 2025

I used to buy a lot of things from Boston proper and loved them. Lately it seems that items I'm getting are low quality materials & poorly made and just not what they used to be. Also, with so many companies not charging for returns you would think that Boston proper would do the same. Honestly, they are the last company I go to buy anything anymore.

Aug 8, 2026

I purchased a dress on a great sale price. It ran small so I needed to exchange it. When I tried, it showed the next size unavailable for the free exchange. When I went on the regular site, it was available however $40 more. Customer Service said they could not help meet the lower price. I refuse to pay $40 more when it should have been an even exchange.

Mar 30, 2026

I am a long time regular customer of BP, love the variety and quality of their clothing. I recently had some questions about a product detail description related to Size and Fit of a 2 piece outfit where the length of the top and the length of the pants seemed incorrect so I called and got a very helpful customer service person - he agreed that the length of each outfit piece was likely switched and printed incorrectly (e.g. The top was listed as 30" long but it was a crop top, and the pants were listed as 21.5 inches long but these were long to the floor on the model in the photo). He was able to obtain the correct lengths and I was able to place my order with confidence. He also indicated he would pass along this request to correct the length information to the product are for correcting the outfit information. Thankful for the customer service person who was very pleasant and helpful.

Dec 29, 2025

I'm very disappointed in the customer service I have been receiving. I have called four times about a return and my refund gift card has still not been sent to me after two weeks. I'm usually very pleased but not lately. They also have not sent me the gift card my fiancée purchased for a Christmas gift.

Aug 8, 2026

I bought a beautiful dress from Boston Proper and wore it to a wedding. During the wedding the zipper broke. I was sewn back into the dress by some very nice, helpful staff at the wedding. That night, I had to turn the dress around so the sewn part was in the front and then cut it off of me. After 4 emails and 4 phone calls recounting my embarrassing incident BP told me they would not support me in any way since my 30 day window had passed, the dress was worn and not in its original packaging. I am extremely disappointed in BP for not standing behind the quality of their dress. I will never buy another item from them and warn everyone not to patronize BP. POOR QUALITY. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Oct 20, 2025

I tried to speak with CUSTOMER SERVICE and they are very misleading with some of their promo codes. I hadn't received an item and they are fighting me with it Still have not received an item, but yet I got charged through my charge card

Apr 12, 2026

My purchased necklace broke, never worn, suspected a flaw. Customer service stellar in solving my issue!

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New York
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Very bed!
June 29, 2023

This is the worst experience I had with ordering online. And I did not even receive my order yet. The customer service provides you each time with a different answer. There is never a supervisor available to escalate an issue. I was told twice the the supervisor will call me back- the supervisor did not call me. Remove your payment information to avoid issues with them. Their side is set up intentionally the way that it is very easy to accidentally make an order! It will not ask yo to review and confirm.

Date of experience: June 29, 2023
Ohio
1 review
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Poor policy
June 29, 2023

I am a frequent buyer with Boston Proper and an item that I just ordered and have not received yet went on a special discount. I immediately called their customer service and was informed that they could not honor the discount even though the item shows just processed today and not even shipped. I told them if I couldn't get the discount I would return it as soon as I received it. That was fine with them
Very poor. Business practice. They not only lost the sale but lost a good customer.

Date of experience: June 29, 2023
New York
1 review
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Will not refund your money
June 20, 2023

Boston Proper is unethical with their business practices. I ordered clothing on 3/11/23, received my order on 3/17/23 and returned select items that did not fit on 4/1/23. They owe me a refund of approx $300. Every time I call I'm told it will be processed. I've called 4 times so far and it's the same story. The customer reps lie to me.

This company has major cash flow issues and is harming their customers by not issuing refunds in a timely manner and lying when their customers call to follow up.

Unfortunately, it looks like there are many complaints similar in nature.

Date of experience: June 20, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Raffia waist chain buckle belt
June 14, 2023

Love my purchases but I bought a belt ($99) in April for summer, wore it today for the first time and 1 side near the buckle was defective, strange stretch. They won't take it for replacement because it's beyond their return policy time. Extremely unhappy after all the $ I've spent there. DONE!

Date of experience: June 14, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
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Stole my money!
May 23, 2023

I would give this company 0 stars if I could. Ordered almost $900 worth of clothes and they were all too small. Returned and they gave me credit certificates for future orders.Now I'm wanting to use the credits and customer service says they have no record of the credits. I have the printed certificates in my hand with the original order numbers. I was told at the time that the credits never expire and no expiration date is printed on them. Customer service in the Phillipines tells me a supervisor cannot be reached at this time (I've called 14 times) but they "assure me that someone will call me back and this will be resolved within 48 hours." Crickets. I asked them "don't you want to know the GC numbers?" Them: "Oh yeah, okay." No way tò contact the corporate office. Went on their website to look at my account and my email and password are not recognized. Says they have no record of my email yet I get several a day from them (" based on your past purchases I think you will like these") I'm thinking about suing the company.

Date of experience: May 23, 2023
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 13, 2023

I have shopped with BP for years, but no more horrible customer service and the clothes are not as nice as they were in the past

Date of experience: May 13, 2023
California
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Boston Proper is a portal to Spam Hell…do not give them your email address! Bought some things from BP for Christmas gifts and now I am drowning in perpectual emails I do not want. A straight male with has no need for women's clothing! So just unsubscribe right? Wrong. Their unsubscribe button doesn't unsubscribe anything…it takes you to a shopping page. So just click right-click Junk on their email and select BLOCK SENDER right? Wrong…they use a different email address in their relentless spamming. So just call me and tell em to remove you right? Wrong…their employees are even more useless than their spam.

Learn from my mistake…NEVER REGISTER ON BOSTON PROPER'S WEBSITE! I'm certain they sold my email address to others too because the number of incoming messages soliciting women's products has skyrocketed since the holidays. Nobody should have this problem and it is clear this company should be renamed Boston Improper. They set the customer care bar so low you need a shovel to see it. Everyday I get mail from them…every GDFN day! I now HATE BOSTON PROPER.

Date of experience: May 1, 2023
Iowa
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Horrible customer service and return policy!
March 23, 2023

I spent over $1000 on clothes from this retailer on 2/8/23. I bought two pairs of the same shoe in 2 different colors (Black and Gray metallic), among several other things. I tried the black on, they fit fine, and I assumed the gray ones would as well. I put them away. Then, a month later I decided to wear the metallic shoes. I opened the box and discovered they were two different sizes! One was way too small, and the other was the correct size.

I purchased it through PayPal, which added to the problems. They can't locate your order number that way, so getting a return label can't be done. I would need to find the time to call during the day. When I did, the first person said, "you are past our 30 day return policy. You should have done this sooner. We can't help you." I asked to speak to a manager, who said the same thing. No apology, no attempt to exchange the shoe for the correct one. Just a flat-out no, and that was it. Honestly, this policy is ridiculous, and their customer service was worse than ridiculous. I will never purchase from them again. Unfortunate for both of us, because I liked the things I bought. I would have been a very good customer for them.

Date of experience: March 23, 2023
California
1 review
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Never Expect Something You've Ordered
March 20, 2023

Everytime we order from BP they send an email saying track here...when you go there it says tracking information will be available later. It NEVER updates, when you call...they DO NOT help. You'd think they would have their stuff together when it comes to fulfillment...THEY DO NOT! TERRIBLE!

Date of experience: March 20, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst customer service ever!
March 18, 2023

Return policy and price adjustments horrible. The representatives won't even allow the stated online policy. This store is the worst!

Date of experience: March 18, 2023
Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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March 17, 2023

I've been a beloved customer of Boston Proper for decades. Their clothes were great boutique quality and customer service was wonderful. They closed all their stores and became a mediocre "online only"selling matronly subpar clothes. I've purchased 2 items recently, a dress and a swimsuit. The company has switched to using USPS snail mail instead of UPS and both items were lost in transit. They cancelled both orders requiring me to reorder both items, pay in full AGAIN and wait to hopefully receive my refunds in 3-5 business days. I'm so disappointed in the path this company chose to take and I won't be ordering anything again. Please check out Porter Collective website if you are looking for interesting clothes.

Date of experience: March 17, 2023
Florida
1 review
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Refund
February 22, 2023

I ordered from Boston Proper and had to return most of my order with a cost of 880$, I followed the email return policy they emailed me, saying I would be refunded 7-10 business days. On the 10th day they said they had my return but I would have to wait Another 5-7 business days for my refund WHEN There return label email states refund when they got returns. I call them and get the run around and can barely hear or understand the person on the phone. They say they will honor the email refund and then turn around and tell me to wait another 5-7 business dsys to get my 600$ refund. Complete FRAUD. I am calling Sheryl Clarke, owner of Boston Proper. Corrupt business dealings. NEVER in my life will I order for this fraud company who doesn't even have customer service people who can speak clearly on phone.
Also reportin to BBB. Holding my money when they have their clothing already return and in the possession, Beware of the fraud and lies.
I work for my money and they are holding onto it as long as they can …..

Date of experience: February 22, 2023
New York
1 review
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Shady company
February 12, 2023

Don't waist your money. My order was a finial sale. This information was not given until I wanted to start my return.

Date of experience: February 12, 2023
Virginia
1 review
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We had a gift from a family member and was traveling over holidays. Came back and need a size larger but they are saying they can NOT do anything bc of their 30 day return policy. How are you to know during the holidays and a gift when something was purchased or bought? Awful policy!

Date of experience: February 6, 2023
New York
1 review
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THIEVES
January 31, 2023

Boston Proper has decent overpriced clothes. However, I went and returned two items and two months later I don't have my refund. I have written and called. No response, I don't have the tracking number so I don't get a refund regardless. They won't even look in the warehouse for my return - in the return package all the details were provided. Do not use them

Date of experience: January 31, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Bad business
January 5, 2023

Ordered the sweater dress and then I saw it went on sale. I called them and they refused to do the adjustment even though I just ordered it and they were still working on processing it. Terrible business ethics! What happened to pleasing the customers. If I could have given them a zero rating I would!

Date of experience: January 5, 2023
New Mexico
1 review
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If I could give zero stars, I would!
December 31, 2022

I Ordered a belt from this company in August. The belt arrived on time, but was too small. I started a return, then shipped the belt back. The shipping company provided me with tracking information proving that the belt was received by the Boston Proper returns department. They never returned my money. I've tried calling numerous times, and each time they lie and say my refund is being processed. I've seen numerous other reviews across multiple sites where other customers have experienced the exact same issue. Boston Proper is a corrupt company, and I will make this fact known to every customer or potential customer that I can! Buyer definitely beware!

Date of experience: December 31, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
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Terrible Customer Service
December 29, 2022

For such a quality company the customer service is terrible! Terrible english and not consistent. I paid for 2 day shipping and it took almost 2 weeks to receive it. Even after I called on the 4h day when it didn't arrive and I was PROMISED it would arrive for Christmas. I received no email confirming my order with a copy of my receipt and didn't get one in my box either.
I have been a customer for years and this is the worst.

Date of experience: December 29, 2022
New York
1 review
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Horrible mailing timelines
December 19, 2022

I originally ordered a pair of boots that appeared to be in stock. After months was told they were out of stock. Gift certificate sent with a full refund
I ordered a holiday cardigan and just called and no order status to date after my order had been placed for over a week. Just told I would not have it for Christmas. Also,ordered a bathing suit prior to covid and it took weeks to arrive. We are paying premium prices for much of their apparel but we are getting sub par delivery. I am writing this review because this is a consistent issue with them. I will not be ordering anything more from.them.because of poor practices of delivery. One more thing to add. They make little to no effort to try to even offer any compensation for this inferior support. My rating is a flat out Zero

Date of experience: December 19, 2022
Tennessee
1 review
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REFUND CREDIT TO MY CREDIT CARD
December 8, 2022

I ORDED 2 TOPS ONE A SIZE SMALL THE OTHER A SIZE 6. ORDER # ******* I RECIEVED A SIZE 0. I CALLED AND WAS TOLD TO REORDER WITH PAY THEY WOULD SEND ME A RETURN LABLE THIS IS MY UPS TRACKING #1Z1Y*******1890 ON MY RETURN LABLE AND THEY WOULD ISSUE A REFUND TO MY CARD WHEN THEY RECIEVED MY RETURN. BOSTON PROPER RECIEVED MY RETURN 0N OCTOBER 12 2022 I HAVE CALLED 7 TIMES MY LAST CALL WAS TO A SUPERVISOR[12-2-22] SHE LOOKED UP ALL OF MY INFORMATION APOLOGIZED AND GAVE ME THAT SAME OLD SONG, MY REFUND WILL TAKE 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS

Date of experience: December 8, 2022

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  • 1-800-243-4300
  • Boca Raton, FLORIDA
  • Founded in 1992