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Are Shein clothes any good?

125 replies

C1239 · 25/06/2023 19:00

Just that really, I fancy a couple of the dresses but the prices seem quite low… is the quality not that great?

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BashfulClam · 25/06/2023 23:18

I’ve got a few things. They have been ok and as the sizing is online it’s helpful.

Starhead69 · 25/06/2023 23:29

I don’t mind some of their stuff. Have had nice summer dresses and bikini sets.

I agree with a previous poster about shopping here to try save money

crunchypeanutbutterontoast · 25/06/2023 23:31

I ordered some boy’s clothes recently- and it was a mistake, have sent them all back. Cheap and nasty fabric, badly made. Never again!

everybodytidy · 25/06/2023 23:37

In that article it says that for one dress, a worker will be paid around 47 cents. Awful!

Avondale89 · 25/06/2023 23:39

Usedtobechilled · 25/06/2023 22:47

Probably not but what do you suggest the alternative is for people that are struggling? Primark, new look etc are all guilty of bad practice.

Vinted or EBay

sparkysparkus · 25/06/2023 23:40

Awful quality - my new item only lasted 2/3 wears before it looked old and tatty! swerve!

Maddy70 · 25/06/2023 23:41

My favourite dress why h I am wearing right now is from shein. But expect Primark not prada

Avondale89 · 25/06/2023 23:41

MistyGreenAndBlue · 25/06/2023 22:54

I don't think this is true. I have seen a few sale items go out of stock then go back up to one left after a few weeks. Returns I should think surely?

I’d recommend watching the documentary The True Cost about fast fashion generally, it discusses this in more detail. There also have been horrendous exposés of Shein. They’re profiting from exploitation and abuse, mainly of a female workforce.

Nussbaum · 25/06/2023 23:49

The last few items I ordered from them looked absolutely nothing like the pictures, so I returned them.
That said, I've had a few things from them that have been fine, so I think it's a bit hit and miss.
The returns are hassle free and they're quick to refund you though.

fairywhale · 25/06/2023 23:50

They make plastic clothing

glittereyelash · 26/06/2023 00:16

I've bought a few bits and most are such good quality. Some can be a bit on the thin/sheer side so make sure to read reviews. If getting shoes go a size up I got a fab pair of knee boots that I wear all the time.

MusicInAWord · 26/06/2023 00:17

I bought one item and put it straight in the bin.

Nussbaum · 26/06/2023 00:18

MusicInAWord · 26/06/2023 00:17

I bought one item and put it straight in the bin.

Why didn't you return it? The returns are free.

Purplepeaches123 · 26/06/2023 00:19

My teenage daughter has a few dresses and skirts from there. Some of it’s ok, some of it is crap.

TastesLikeStrawberriesOnASummerEvening · 26/06/2023 00:19

I've had around 90% hit.
I like it

Jentait1 · 26/06/2023 00:20

I have ordered SHEIN, only 1 piece did not fit. Actually good quality for the price

LordSalem · 26/06/2023 00:32

If you're meticulous about checking the fabric, reviews and sizing info (on each individual product) then it's bloody brilliant.
After not having bought myself anything for years I've got a whole new wardrobe at a very low cost: combining points, discounts and coupons very specifically. My ideal clothing is goth though, so no idea how well it works out for general clothing. But lace, velvet, platform boots and shoes, nail powder and foils etc have worked out extremely well. Quality stuff, if you look carefully.

Sarahtm35 · 26/06/2023 00:34

I’ve only shopped from there once, got a few summer dresses and a bikini and everything seemed reasonable quality for the price i paid. Better then boohoo.

LordSalem · 26/06/2023 00:34

Just to note as well, everything I've bought has survived several washes with no problems. The shoes and boots hold up very well (I walk a lot).

MondaysNewName · 26/06/2023 00:51

I was really pleased with what I recently bought. I was surprised.

Just placed another order on Friday.

VanillaImpulse · 26/06/2023 00:54

Not sure if the shein app is like Temu but apparently you should never download that as it gets all your data from your phone, even text messages and photos!

OldBeller · 26/06/2023 01:00

I've got friends who have had their designs stolen by them. So the pictures you're seeing are of clothes they're attempting to knock off.

I mainly shop second hand and there are some brands I won't buy even then, Shein included.

redroseflyer · 26/06/2023 01:03

Fast fashion tat from China

NeedleFeltedFox · 26/06/2023 07:23

everybodytidy · 25/06/2023 23:37

In that article it says that for one dress, a worker will be paid around 47 cents. Awful!

It’s really depressing how many people don’t care about who is making their clothes.

as long as they have their holiday bits

towriteyoumustlive · 26/06/2023 07:38

If you buy from Shein you are supporting slave labour.

Their workers were found doing 18 hour days with 1 day off a month!

Why would anyone support this?!?!

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