Shein…do you use? Is it worth it?

I would look on Boohoo instead. Quality will be better and you can return stuff nice and easily. Also H&M has some really cheap bits! And ASOS Outlet. Shein is really really really ethically unsound (I know all fast fashion is but they are particularly horrendous) and the quality is extremely hit and miss.

I’ve bought things like socks, hair bobbles etc.. never had an issue

100% this

Most of my lifestyle choices are far more ethical than the average person so I guess I justify being a now and again fast fashion consumer because I know I don't contribute to planet erosion on other ways.

Those of you who can shrug off the child labour because “all clothing retailers use them “ are you also okay with -

theft of small creators designs?

the shedding of micro plastics from the moment you take items out of their single use plastic bags?

the landfill issue their free and easy returns creates?

the waste of resources needed to manufacture and ship on the e scale they do?

I’m shocked at the returns process being more important than working conditions.

I work in Fashion processing returns, most of it online purchases. Some comes back still in the original packaging and unopened. Thought needs to go in before clicking on a purchase and not just acting on short term impulses.

There is never a need to buy from these companies. It’s being unable to have patience to save money and buy less/better.

Im on minimum wage, lack of money is no excuse.

I am definitely human. I only purchased once from light in the box wish I didn't. Couldn't even get a refund through PayPal. Wish I had read reviews about site before buying.

it means that the post in question wasn't written by a human, but by a bot trying to encourage you to shop from She-ite and not the other site it mentioned.

So if a sweater costs roughly £10 and Shein has to pay the manufacturer who has to pay for machinery and materials, how much do you thing the worker gets paid for that?

Never have and never will buy from Shein.

I shop at Shein. I’m a terrible human being. Sweaters are thin but very soft and wash well. Returns are fine. Never had problems. Some of it is awful, most of it is quite nice.

Evidence?

I use shein and temu
No issues with either in quality in both shoes and clothes, my most worn stuff is from them and washed on the regular

Read reviews, filter them to with pics from UK, Aus
I always use a tape measure too and either measure me or an item i have that fits perfectly

I definitely would not buy anything electrical online only from a highstreet store.

What does that mean.

Bloody hell AI / Shein troll. You haven't even tried with this one.

Some of it is a no brainer really. Especially for kids stuff. 'I could pay £50 for that or I could pay £15'.

I live on my own and don't have a well paid position. I do buy a lot of second hand things as I've said but I've bought from shein.
In fairness I don't do the 'fast fashion' thing. Everything I've bought has been great and I've worn again and again for several years.

I like shein, there models are completely photo shopped and unrealistic but the reviews from real people are very helpful! Returns are easy, huge variety of products for low price

I’ve had a great experience - except with shoes, so I avoid those now. I always get compliments on my style when wearing their clothes (which I look after really well) and I don’t buy too many pieces, as I have a one in, one out policy with my wardrobe.
They are also great for craft materials, cake decoration tools and accessories, organisation tools such as cable tidies, make-up caddies etc. some diy decorating stuff, toilet tablets and arts (the same set of pens that cost £3.60 in SHEIN were £13.99 on Amazon)

Shein is very good never had a problem. Returns are free and get refund quickly you don't return to China. Light in the box very bad.

Someone on my road bought a charger from some Chinese site. Burned their house down 👍

When I was bigger I used shein and Ali express a lot for clothes for me and the kids. Some of the quality has been great! And I've got tops and jogging bottoms very distinctive design that over 5yrs old still going strong thanks to cold washes. Never got any electricals. But bulk buying some PJ's and nighties in different sizes is handy. They washed really well. Then donated on. The kids basics are good, shoes are hit and miss. The homeware is good. Primark and the supermarkets are getting more expensive for certain things. Peacocks quality is crap tbh. And Primark is good on certain things. Tbh when they first came out I wasn't aware of certain issues. I dont use vinted as I find it a nightmare to navigate! Plus lots of stuff I like isn't really on there. But I rarely buy clothes now. Kids stuff is mainly marketplace etc. just shaming posters won't change their minds. But the cognitive dissonance is strong as well 👌🏻

Probably both. Wilful ignorance. All that matters is cheap tat.