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Local 'boutique' selling Shein clothes

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dymantisparkelhorniments · 25/04/2026 10:56

My local independent clothes shop put a post on Instagram showing 2 new pieces they had in. I really like them and went in to have a look. I didn't have time to try on so said I would be back next week.
Here I am mindlessly browsing Shein and lo and behold there are the dresses I had seen earlier for a third of the price
AiBU that a local independent 'boutique' should not be selling Shein clothes or am I out of touch?

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marsbarslice · 26/04/2026 17:05

NoArmaniNoPunani · 26/04/2026 17:04

You would spend £40 on a dress that's £10 on Shein just because you can try it on first?

Where did I say that? Confused

I just said that there's an advantage to buying in person, that's all.

Tryagain26 · 26/04/2026 17:26

Iloveeverycat · 26/04/2026 16:57

Sheins returns are so easy and free. The reviews are very helpful as people even post pictures wearing the the items they have purchased.

I have only bought from Shein once but that was enough. I ordered two dresses one took weeks to come the other didn't turn up at all. It was a nightmare to get my money back so I gave up in the end. The dress that didn't turn up was poor quality and much too small.

Needmorelego · 26/04/2026 17:56

To be honest places like Shein and Temu are just wholesalers.
Unless actually handmade all retailers buy from wholesalers.

Sensiblesal · 26/04/2026 19:06

Tiktok is full of the same Chinese tat being sold on Shein.

keep getting an ad on facebook for wolf & badger selling a shein jumper for something like £75 & claiming its made in the UK.

I guess its just very easy for people to buy from the same factories or even the likes of Shein/Temu/Tiktok & sell it on

Usernamenotav · 03/05/2026 19:54

Shein copies other brands. Are you sure they were actually Shein dresses and not the oringals that Shein got their inspo from?

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