My Shopping Experience and Tips for SheIn.com

As a fashion lover and blogger I spend a lot of time online, shopping and browsing for new style trends. While researching and browsing I had come across the shein.com site a lot many times, but I was always wary of shopping there. The prices and collection seemed too good to be true! So I can understand your reluctance to shop from the site. How is the quality and fit going to be? Does the item get delivered and on time? I had lot of similar questions as well. So today I want to share my shopping experience and tips for shein.com and my current favorite items from the site.

My Shopping Experience and Tips for SheIn.com

I started my shopping from shein.com sometime last year, when I had ordered a couple of accessories. They seemed low risk as I did not have to worry about the fit. I was pleasantly surprised when the items arrived within 10 days. Yes, the items were not of the best quality but they were a great value deal because of the price. That made me a little braver and I ordered couple of clothing items. I have to be honest, these were really a hit or a miss. The clothing sizes on the site are Asian sizes and are much smaller than the regular US sizes. The quality and fit is also varied depending on the item. So based on my shopping experience, I have compiled some tips below:

Shopping Experience and Tips for SheIn.com

  1. Watch out for sizes

    2. The clothing sizes are ridiculously smaller than US or Indian sizes you are used to ordering. I had once ordered a dress which I could not even get into. (My friend was glad to take it though :D) So be sure to look out for the size details. It is different for each item and they do a good job at listing it, something which I learnt after shopping from the site. Even after noting the size, it may come out differently based on the fabric which I talk about in the next point.

  2. Read the item details

    3. Most of the items have little or no stretch or room for any alterations. Also, at times the dresses do not have a zipper or buttons, and it makes it difficult to fit in. If you have doubts I would stay clear from the fitted clothing and would order clothing in material which has some stretch like T-shirt dresses. But the prices are so cheap that it is worth trying even if you have doubts. Just do not forget to read the item details. I always look for the fabric details and it could say – “The fabric has some stretch”, “Fabric is very stretchy” and “Fabric has no stretch”.

  3. Be patient with Shipping

    4. SheIn takes 3-7 business days to process your order and then another 6-8 days to deliver it. So it does take around 2-3 weeks for the order to arrive, so you have to be patient. I have had some of the items arrive within 10 days. I think they were the ones that are marked “Ships in 24 hrs”. Also, another good thing about SheIn shipping is that they ship worldwide now. So if you are in US or India, you can order it too!

  4. Returns

    5. I have not yet returned any items from my shopping from the site. But if you have concerns with returns, I would recommend buying less expensive items first, to get an idea. Their site clearly states that the buyer has to pay for the return costs unless the item is damaged or defective. They cannot return/exchange swimsuits, accessories and lingerie. You have the option to return items to their nearest return address after contacting their support. Each item also talks about the return policy separately. e.g., “It is easy for US buyers to return to our New Jersey Fulfillment Center”. I can imagine that it might not be a viable option if you are returning the item outside the country.

  5. Read the reviews

    6. SheIn.com has some good reviews for lot of items and it also includes a picture gallery. I like to read the reviews and go through their style gallery, as it gives me some idea on the fit and the current favorite items to shop for. I have also ordered some items without any reviews, but had to pay close attention to the size and fabric details.

  6. Use the Bonus Points

    7. SheIn.com also has a reward system wherein you earn bonus points for every purchase, reivew or social media sharing. You can also get good bonus point on sharing your image to the style gallery if you are selected. 100 Bonus Points are equivalent to $1. So earn while you shop! I have actually redeemed these points for my purchases as well.

Though my shopping experience with SheIn has been a mixed baggage, I love it mostly because of the:

  • Wide variety of options. Seriously, it is addictive to browse through their catalog.
  • Affordable price.
  • Sometimes you can even find a complete replica of branded items at a dirt-cheap price. I have been eyeing this Shein top which is a complete copy of the FreePeople off-shoulder top which is priced at $98.
  • What you get is what you pay for! The quality of the items does get better if you increase your price range.

Based on all my experience I would definitely continue shopping from the site and would recommend it to others as well, provided you follow the tips above 😀

So here are some of the items from my SheIn wishlist to make shopping easier for you!

Summer Wishlist

I know that summer is coming to an end, but we officially have a month for it! So enjoy it with these little treats. It has all – off-shoulders, slip dress, pom poms and tassels 🙂

Fall Wishlist

Fall is on the cards pretty soon. Prepare yourself with these trendy items

Clearance Wishlist

Also, they are currently having a huge clearance sale. Don’t miss this great sale! Here are some of my wishlist items from the sale.

Current Sale

Hi! I am Richa, a software developer by the day, a mom to two adorable daughters, a wife to a loving husband, a fashion-forward woman, a foodie, a wanderer and a DIY enthusiast 24x7. I am always looking for fun and inspiring ideas.

26 thoughts on “My Shopping Experience and Tips for SheIn.com”

  6. Sheela Goh says:
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    I concur, shopping online is akin to playing roulette. Even more so if the webstore is based out of Asia since sizing becomes beyond erratic. That said, I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with Shein thus far, thank heavens 🙂

  7. Jalisa says:
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    I have to say that this is the best review post I’ve ever read on Shein, you did such a great job explaining what to expect and it was very honest, thank you! I’ve had my fair share of doubts and questions, mainly what you’ve stated, haha. Perhaps I’ll give them a try now, since I know what to expect. Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have a great week ahead!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

  9. Tanvi says:
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    I don’t mean to copy the comment above but truly I have to say that this is the best review post I’ve ever read on Shein, you did such a great job explaining what to expect and it was very honest! I have myself ordered a few dresses and accessories from she-in and they are not always a hit but worth spending money! And specially when they offer innumerable choices 😉 Plus we as fashion bloggers always figure out a way to experiment with the ones that do not fit well!

  18. Shravs says:
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    Hi Richa, Thanks for the review. I have my shopping cart ready, however as a first time buyer, quite confused about the payment. Can you help me with the payment method.

  19. Sagarika says:
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    Hey,
    Great review and the site is good too. Was thinking of giving it a go but you dis not mention anything about the custom duties charged. How much and when is it paid?

    Have you purchased shoes from there? They must charge custom duty, right? Also, what about dresses and tops?

    What is the best payment method?

  20. CherryBlossoms says:
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    Hey.. do you have to pay customs to get your stuffs from shein? If you do, how much? Any help would be much appreciated.

  24. Aadina Sidiqui says:
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    Great post. Thanks for sharing this. For online shopping discount codes please try Shein Coupons for buying any product online. I tried it and get 40% Discount on my all products. Try this. Its amazing.

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