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Shein

shein.com
casual, preppy, streetwear, general men, womenAge 0-3, 4-12, 13-18, 19-25, 26-45, 46-60
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Shein is a global online fast-fashion retailer. It utilizes an on-demand business model, providing a vast selection of affordable clothing and accessories. Shein serves customers across numerous countries, primarily targeting younger demographics with its trend-focused offerings.


shein.com
China
Shein is part of Nanjing Lingtian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2008
Clothing item from SheinFashion apparel by SheinMerchandise from Shein clothing lineShein fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Nanjing Lingtian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Year Founded: 2008
Target Gender: men, women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $3.99
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $29

Returns

Return Policy: free
Return Instructions: items must be returned in new, unworn, unwashed, undamaged, and unaltered condition and have the original tags attached and the hygiene sticker
Return Cost: free for the first return only, then returns are $7.99

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: We avoid
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: casual, preppy, streetwear, general
Body Fit: regular, plus size, petite & short
Available Sizes: Men's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, 0XL, XL, 1XL, XXL, 2XL, XXXL, 3XL, XXXXL, 4XL, 5XL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, 0XL, XL, 1XL, XXL, 2XL, XXXL, 3XL, XXXXL, 4XL, 5XL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, financing, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Affirm
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay, Klarna, Zip Pay

Membership Programs

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

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Shein Reviews Summary

Shein has a rating of 2 stars from 4,970 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Shein most frequently mention customer service, tracking number and credit card. Shein ranks 1910th among Women's Clothing sites.

service
1,651
value
1,540
shipping
1,632
returns
1,232
quality
1,459
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Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Terrible service
July 30, 2017

I ordered a dress for my birthday that I thought was really cute, but never arrived. I was extremely disappointed and will probably never use the site again. I still haven't seen the dress I ordered.

Date of experience: July 28, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Shelby,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, the tracking number is 927489098053XXXXXXXX, you could check through the link http://www.fedex.com/us/.
It shows the package has been delivered on July 25, have you received it? Please confirm with us.

Waiting for your reply!

District of Columbia
13 reviews
18 helpful votes
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First, they have this super convoluted return process--intended only to keep you from returning. Then, they want you to pay for return. Then, they only refund if you make a specific request. Now, on item costing $26.88, they refunded only $12.00

Date of experience: July 27, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Christine,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for all the troubles.
Please confirm with us which items you want to return, we could provide you a return label directly.
After we received your package, we will refund to your Paypal account.

Waiting for your reply!

France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Returns can be improved
February 18, 2021

Shipping time is too long. I ordered 2 items. Quality is ok but I wanted to send back one and it was impossible

Date of experience: July 26, 2017
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Not sure
July 31, 2017

After reading all these reviews i am quite unsure how I feel about the shipping time and I am a bit worried. I ordered my clothes thinking it would come in about a week but it seems like it will take much longer. I am going to a festival and was hoping I could wear the clothes I orders from this website to it. I have received a shipping confirmation but never received a ups or fedex tracking number or an estimated delivery date.

Date of experience: July 26, 2017
JUDY G. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Sophia,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, the tracking number is 92612909805367XXXXXX, you could check through the link http://www.fedex.com/us/.
The scheduled delivery date is August 1, please kindly wait a few days.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I don't understand how Shein thinks they are going to become a well established online retailer (such as boohoo or misguided) if they make returns so difficult.
- firstly you have to 'send a ticket' to ask to make a return.

I found Shein from Facebook and was very excited, as the prices are good and I'm going travelling in the New year so I could get lots of swimwear from there.

So I ordered a variety of swimwear for choice of style and size, not realising they don't accept returns of swimwear- this in itself is ridiculous. I do not know any other retailer, online or instore who do not accept returns of swimwear if unworn.
They don't even accept exchanges- I am a size 8 and all but one of the size 'small' but two small for me, but apparently they don't even give you the chance to order a variety for fit.

Legally online retailers have to refund and return items within 14 days, under the' The consumer contract Regulations', I am still waiting for a reply back about my return, but if there is any problems I will have to take this further.

I was very excited when I found this website, but I literally cannot order from them again if they don't accept return on unworn swimwear- I don't want to throw my money away.

Date of experience: July 26, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Meghan,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Normally, we do not accept the return of swimwear, please kindly understand.
But as your claimed they are in unused condition, please put them in the original package, and return back to us.
After we received the package, our warehouse will check each items, if they have been used, we could not refund you.
And we could provide you a 4.5 euro return label, did you want it?

Waiting for your reply!

GB
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I am Happy!
July 28, 2017

Hey girls!

Just to let everyone know that I ordered a dress (£ 15) - I want a lot more products but because I was scared I started by ordering just that and it arrived in 1 week. The dress is exactly the same as the pictures, but obviously, as I expected, the quality is not the best.

Date of experience: July 26, 2017
South Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Shopaholic
July 28, 2017

Never had a problem with this site! Have half my clothes from here and all decent quality. Don't buy anything unless it has reviews and pictures. Also, the sizing is very different for each item, so look at the size chart. Don't complain about the quality, you get what you pay for. Overall, my favorite online store and highly recommend as long as you follow my tips.

Date of experience: July 25, 2017
New York
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I ordered about $100 worth of merchandise at the beginning of June and paid for express shipping in order to have the items before I went on vacation. A package with 2 items (out of 9 that I ordered) arrived the day of my vacation (more than a week later), but the other package with the majority of merchandise did not arrive. About 5 days into my vacation I received a notice from DHL that the package was going to be delivered that day, but that there was a signature required--a detail which I was not informed about before the order, and one which confused me, considering the other package required no signature. I told DHL via text to ignore the signature as I was not home. That evening I had our friend who was staying at my apt collect our mail and packages, as they had done every evening while we were gone. The SheIn package had been confirmed as delivered, but it never arrived. We received 2 other Amazon packages that evening that were collected by our friend without issue, but no package from SheIn. Our friend searched the main floor of our building but it was nowhere to be found. This same friend continued to look for the package everyday until we returned home, but to no avail. Fast forward a month later: after contacting SheIn (which was in itself a difficult thing to figure out how to do), they told me (via email, they have no phone number) to contact DHL, which I did. SheIn, like every other seller/company should have taken care of this with DHL, not me. I had a back and forth with DHL for more than a week before they told me that the package was delivered, and there was nothing they can do about it. There was a "proof of signature" photo that showed the package leaning up against a door that was not mine. Then I contacted Shein, and they told me they had to consult with DHL (even though I had spent a week doing so) before giving me a refund, which would take 15 days! So here I am 1.5 months after placing my order (and paying for express delivery), out $100, still without my items, and no resolution. Considering my experience with this company so far, I'm doubtful there will ever be a resolution. I will never order from this company again. It has been a terrible experience all around. Total scam.

Date of experience: July 25, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Emily,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for all the troubles.
We will contact the DHL and urge them to accelerate the process.
Once we get the answer from DHL, we will issue the refund of the items you have not received and the express shipping fee to you, please kindly wait a few more days.
We will keep you informed and we will certainly help you to solve this problem.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

North Carolina
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I placed my order a month ago I have yet to receive it, I have reached out Shein and they are of no help they took my money, quick to do that. THIS COMPANY IS THE WORST COMPANY. Do no do business with them ever they promote on YOU-TUBE however i know they pay the you-tubers. And I only have 3 items

Date of experience: July 25, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Lori,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for all the troubles.
We checked your order, the tracking number is 926129098053670XXXXX, you could check through the link http://www.fedex.com/us/.
The tracking information has not been updated since July 14, the package might be lost during the transit.
How about we process the refund to your SheIn wallet?
You could use the money in your wallet to reorder on our website or withdraw deposit to your credit card at any time you want.

Waiting for your reply!

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Have had no trouble ordering receiving goods and have been good quality and fit.
Downside returned defective item still not received refund and can't get in touch with customer services on line.

Date of experience: July 25, 2017
JUDY G. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Carol,
Thank you for ordering from our website.
Please do not worry, after we received your returned package, we will refund you as soon as possible.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

North Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Still processing
July 29, 2017

It's been over two weeks since I have ordered my clothes and I have not heard anything from them. Every time I check it says "processing."

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Aisha,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for keeping you waiting.
Normally, it takes us 3-7 business days to process the order, please kindly understand.
And your package has already been shipped out, the tracking number is LW61789XXXXX, you could check through the link http://www.17track.net/en/.
The package is in transit, please kindly wait a few days.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Besides the lackluster quality (a dress I ordered was almost the same material as a hospital gown) the sizes on this website are almost children sizes. An XXL pair of overalls translates to about a woman's size four. And certainly wouldn't fit anyone who is an XXL. If you're 90-125lbs the clothes would fitx but I still wouldn't recommend shopping here because of the quality.

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Dana,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, we are sorry to hear about your experience.
The sizes on our site are not standard US or UK sizes, thus we have measurements on the each product page for your reference when purchasing, hoping to make it easier for you next time.
And if the items came with any quality issue, please send us some photos, we will certainly help you return and refund.

Waiting for your reply!

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Be Careful
July 28, 2017

Too expensive to return Stuff! I had 2 jumpers value $70 which I wanted to return. The postage was going to cost me $56... Not worth it!

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Jan,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Please send us your correct order number, so that we could help you to solve the problem.

Waiting for your reply!

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Can't return
July 26, 2017

I wish to return two items from my order (one size was a lot smaller than expected), but the order doesn't appear in 'My Orders', therefore I can't fill out a ticket, therefore I can't return them. No phone number or e-mail is supplied.

Date of experience: July 24, 2017
JUDY G. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Barbara,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, you have two accounts on our website, one is registered by your Facebook account, and another one is registered by the email address.
You checked your Facebook account, but you have made the order on another account, that is why you could not find the order.
And please confirm with us which items you want to return, we will certainly help you return and refund.

Waiting for your reply!

GB
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Already worried!
July 25, 2017

With my disasterous experience with Rotita, who still owe me £50 for the ill fitting cheap look clothes I sent back at my own expense, but the parcel 'didn't arrive', I said I'd never buy from a Chinese website again.

Unfortunately I purchased clothes from Shein because I was misled into thinking I was ordering in the UK. When I wrote asking if they were based in China, they wrote back without answering my question. I also mentioned I'm a size 12, and would their medium size fit me, again I didn't get a direct answer.

So I'm now already dreading receiving my parcel with more ill fitting clothes which will ensue another torrent of emails trying to return them, and getting a refund.

I must add I'm usually a very optimistic person!

I will write another review once I've received my clothes, hopefully saying I was happy with every item!

Date of experience: July 23, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Normally, it takes us 3-7 business days to process the order, please kindly understand.
We checked your order, the order has been divided into two packages.
For the first package, the tracking number is JK692705XXXX, you could check through the link https://www.trackingmore.com/carriers.php?lang=en.
You will receive it within 2-3 business days.
And for the second package, the tracking number is 6128227XXXX, you could check through the link https://gls-group.eu/.
The package is in transit, you will receive it within 3-5 business days.
Please do not worry, after you received package, if you are not satisfied, please contact our customer service, we will help you return and refund.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Nasty cheap and poorly made clothes with no easily returns process. Laborious to send items back, which you need to because the fabric is so cheap and the fit just doesn't fit!

Date of experience: July 23, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Lindsey,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for letting you down.
We checked your order, our customer service has already provide you a return label to return the items back.
After we received your returned package, we will refund you as soon as possible.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Refund hassles
July 27, 2017

I paid for the refund shipping. Took me 2 days to figure out how to use the refund system. VERY complicated and little help from customer service who will only write. You cannot talk to anyone. All this for a $15 refund. I hope this works.

Date of experience: July 22, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Margi,

Thank you for your feedback, we are so sorry for all the troubles.
Please kindly follow the step below and find the RL in "My Orders"
1. Sign into your SheIn account.
2. Find the order in My Orders, click the Return Item button. NOTE: IF THE "RETURN ITEM" BUTTON DOES NOT SHOW, CLICK CONFIRM DELIVERY. ONCE DELIVERY IS CONFIRMED, the "RETURN ITEM" BUTTON WILL SHOW.
3. Select the item(s) you would like to return, indicate the reasons, and submit.
4. Print the return label and securely tape it on the outside of your return package.
5. Drop off at your nearest post office.

If you still have any trouble with return, please let us know.

GB
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Returning garments
July 23, 2017
Updated review

After writing my review thanks to Sitejabber I received my refund BUT not full amount!. So have had to email AGAIN The worst experience I have had for on line shopping. Plus I had to pay £5.80 to return garments.

Date of experience: July 21, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Suzanne,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, we have refund you the full refund of two items you bought, and the $5.89 is $0.99 (insurance) + $4.99 (shipping), please kindly understand.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.


Still waiting on a refund 14 days on
July 21, 2017
Previous review

To much hassle paid for return shipping still waiting on a reply. Clothes look so inviting but both garments to big. Then the headache started sending emails and not hearing.
So still waiting for a refund.

Date of experience: July 17, 2017
Germany
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I am a repeated customer of Shein and I love their stuffs. You just need to check the sizing really carefully before ordering from them, check the material, and beware if there is no review available for a specific item. It's just this one time I tried to return 2 clothes (I've purchased more than 10 items there) and was in contact with a nice customer service, despite the fact now I don't know if they receive the things or not and if I'd ever receive my money back. But yeah, I'd say that they have some really great stuffs but be careful if you want to return stuffs... I don't know if there's anybody out there except bloggers that has received their money back from the returned goods... or maybe I'm just unlucky this time. Nevertheless, because how cheap the price of the stuffs was, I didn't lose a lot of money.

Date of experience: July 21, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Yohana,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Please do not worry, after we received your returned package, we will refund you as soon as possible.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed
February 18, 2021

I love the piece, but I'm overall disappointed. I was very careful with the sizing, even ordered a size L when I am normally a size M. The large did not fit even though my measurements aligned very nicely. I was actually expecting it to be a bit big. Unfortunately, I can only fit on arm in the piece. If you have big thighs and a small waist, you will probably have some issues. If the piece had a snap crotch, I could definitely make this work. I will probably try to add my own. Overall not happy. Unfortunately, the return policy won't even allow me to exchange.

Date of experience: July 20, 2017