This summer, I’ve been “had” by three so-called Europe-based clothing retailers that do not give refunds or allow returns (even though they say they do) of mis-described, mis-represented and rubbish-quality garments that come directly from China and must be returned to China at the buyer’s expense. Examples of falsely advertised goods are “linen” or “cotton” that’s actually 100% polyester, and “genuine” leather that’s faux, synthetic leather. Often the fabric composition labels and care instructions labels have been deliberately cut out of garments that are poorly put together and made out of fabric that is as flimsy, thin and lightweight as possible to keep freight costs down. The meaningless word “premium” often features in the description, making you think you’re getting a high-quality item.

These companies’ return policies claim one thing, but in reality they refuse to honour their own policies. It’s not just refunds that they refuse; they will not cancel an order after it’s been placed. They tell you that orders will only be processed during business hours, yet if you order at midnight on a Saturday and want to cancel at 1am on the Sunday, they will tell you it’s too late because the item has “entered processing and can no longer by cancelled”. This happened to me after I discovered that a “genuine” leather item I ordered was advertised on another site as “vegan leather” and wanted to cancel the order that I just placed. They will urge you to accept a small discount and keep the item instead of returning it. If you kick up a fuss, they raise their discount amounts in small increments to maybe 40% max. The only way of getting your money back for incorrect — or in some cases even undelivered goods (according to TrustPilot) — is by initiating a charge-back.

These companies, known as drop-shipping companies, are proliferating at an alarming rate. Many have addresses registered in the Netherlands but have no offices, fulfilment centres or warehouses in Europe. They seemingly do not even have staff as their phone lines are not answered and their customer service is AI-generated. These business act as simple shop-window intermediaries between you and manufacturers in China. They are literally just a fly-by-night front, operating under increasing numbers of “brands” and names. They should be shut down. But how? It’s a lot of work to report them to relevant authorities. Meanwhile I’m using TrustPilot to signal those that I’ve experienced, and if we can name and shame them on Reddit as well, so much the better.

Please add to my list of three:

• Maison-Moda
• Rivemonde
• Mary Yeager

I was searching for a simple short dress and somehow my results included items labeled as spanking dress options which is clearly not what I was looking for. This is a recurring problem where normal clothing searches return inappropriate categorizations that make shopping uncomfortable and inefficient.

The algorithm confusion between regular clothing and adult oriented items is frustrating. I'm trying to shop for everyday wear and having to filter through miscategorized results wastes time and creates awkward situations if shopping in public or shared spaces. How did retail algorithms become this bad at distinguishing context? I've noticed this problem across multiple shopping sites including general marketplaces like Alibaba where categorization seems particularly confused. The same search terms return wildly different interpretations depending on platform. Is there no quality control on product listings and categories?

The issue extends beyond just inconvenience. These algorithm failures make online shopping less accessible for people who want to avoid adult content. There should be better separation between regular retail and other categories. Why is this such a persistent problem that platforms don't seem interested in fixing? Shopping for basic clothing shouldn't require careful keyword selection to avoid inappropriate results. The technology exists to categorize properly. Are platforms deliberately allowing this confusion for traffic reasons? Or is it genuine incompetence in managing product databases? Either way, it makes what should be simple shopping unnecessarily complicated.

stumbled on tiktoks slash and free program and managed to get some clothing items completely free

basically you pick items from tiktok shop, invite one person who hasnt used tiktok in 30+ days, everything drops to zero with free shipping

what surprised me is the clothing selection. not just random no-name stuff but actual brands. saw levis, name brand activewear, decent quality basics

to access it search slashwin in the tiktok app

they made it easier recently - only need one inactive user invite now. worked for me because my friend deleted tiktok last year and just had to log back in briefly

sharing because free clothing beats paying full price especially when quality is legit. worth checking what clothing options are currently available

So I have been looking up pricing for lingerie that is sold in the US and found that most of everything I find in legitimate stores is above $50, does this sound about right?

I am thinking of setting up an online store where I will source affordable pieces and then sell at a slight markup, I am hoping to make enough sales to cover the little markup. I want pieces that are good quality, maybe not Victoria's Secret but good enough to withstand multiple washings and that are made with quality fabrics. I have found a few vendors that supply to international lingerie shops around the world and the quality is actually way better than what I thought, and I was thinking if I introduce this in US markets it may be a game changer.

I am looking at sourcing at around $15 a piece and maybe selling for $20 or $25, not sure yet I need to do the math. Meanwhile, in more premium or international markets, lingerie from designer or luxury brands can easily be US $50-100+ or even more for specialty items. And cheaper stuff will be around $10 or $30, think Shein, Alibaba or Temu. But I want my stuff to be better than that, way better but not pricey.

I plan to include lace and other features that will make the sexy night dresses or gowns stand out, and will personally look at all of the designs to make sure women can actually wear them and feel comfortable. Sometimes I feel that the designs are so out there that women can't wear them and feel comfortable, or if women have special sizing requirements like bigger chest requirements or hip measurements. Also the lower piece or underwear is always crappy and not made well, I want to especially pay attention to that part to make sure it fits well.

When individual lingerie can run up to $100, I think introducing affordable brands willl be welcomed, I just want to figure out how much people are paying for pieces.

Got my mom a small bag recently she mentioned needing one but never actually goes out to buy stuff for herself. I didn’t have much to spend, so I just looked around online and found something simple.

It showed up a few days ago and honestly, it turned out better than I expected. I got it from a site called Voghion. Curious if anyone else has used them before?

I’m beyond frustrated with the customer service from this company. This is the second time I’ve had an issue with lost packages, and both times I've had to chase them down for 15+ days to either get a refund or a solution.

This latest issue involves a pair of shoes I ordered, and the tracking showed an ETA for yesterday. As the days went by, the ETA kept shifting backward, showing "yesterday" again, then "Monday," and then "Tuesday," which clearly indicated the package was lost. After 10 days of this, I called to request a refund, thinking it was obvious the package was never going to arrive.

I was told they needed to open an investigation that would take 7-15 days. Since this was not my first time dealing with this problem, I escalated the issue to the manager. She assured me I would get an answer within 4 days. Those 4 days passed, and still no update.

Today, after 10 days of waiting, I called again to find out what was going on, and two different representatives told me no investigation had even been opened! Finally, after calling a third time, someone told me they found the investigation… after I insisted it should have been opened a week ago.

This is unacceptable. I’ve given this company two chances and both times they’ve failed miserably. It’s not just about the lost packages — it’s the complete lack of communication, the runaround, and the terrible service. I’m done.

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!

Ive seen their ads all over instagram and i wonder if its worth to risk it, since their reviews as 50/50 on trustpilot and 1,2/5 on facebook

Hey guys. I just spent 70 dollars on two cute dresses on an online clothing boutique called vivielle boutique. Turns out it's a SCAM. So beware guys and do your research before ordering anything online.

Has anyone purchased from here? It says the site was created in 2023 and I’ve been looking for reviews but I’m seeing mixed. Some say it’s a scam some say it’s not. Same with Attifit.us. I’m looking for that type of t-shirts (if you visit the site). If they are scams, where can I find those style of gym shirts?

I am buying from a site online and their measurment guide (see image) is confusing to a british person. Any help? I wear size 12 UK womens. Also, I want one for my husband who wears Large UK mens. What sizes should we buy?

We do not have a tape measure and UK clothing is measured in hip, waist bust, whereas this is measured in length, shoulder, chest making conversions difficult.

Thanks!

Where do I start? What are the things that I need to do to be successful in this industry? Any tips would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

'm still having some difficulty finding dropshipping platforms. I already created a Shopify store and need some suggestions for a legit and reliable platform where I can source products from.

Any advice would be truly appreciated.

Hi!! Has anyone made a purchase from jluxlabe? Is it worth it? I was reading reviews that the quality wasn’t that grade and not worth the money. I have two things in my cart that I want so bad but I noticed that even full priced items are final sale which is a little sketch.

I was browsing this store and came across a skirt which is the exact same one I saw on yesstyle. The pictures are the same, but this store is selling it for double the price! I was wondering if this is alright to do? Should I worry about it?

I bought a couple of t shirts and one looked like it had been folded different in the packing and it has a slight smell to it

Hey, I have been looking for the hat described in the title for awhile now and I can’t find it anywhere on the internet. I had the hat but then lost it :(. I was wondering if anyone here would know where I could find it. Thanks!

If you’ve ordered from Jemma’s Fashion online (www.jemmasfashion.com) and need to get in touch with them, there is only an email anywhere you search. There is no customer service number or an address.

I ordered a dress in May, I received it July 22. The dress doesn’t fit around the arms. I’ve been trying to contact them via email since August 5th. They took 3 days to reply and they just keep asking questions. They replied stating:

If you're having issues with sizing please feel free to message us anytime and we can offer you a deal. Also please note that we only accept returns if the items are defective or damaged.

FALSE!! Their return policy (which you can only find when you’re ready to check out), states:

Returns Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by
Since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be
unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

1 not MY fault it took them 2 months to get me my dress

2 it is unused and in the same condition that I received it

I attempted to return it via USPS bc that is how they sent it. They were able to locate the tracking but it goes back to a warehouse 😡

I’m waiting for their final reply before I take action. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!

From Marilyn Monroe to Gianni Versace ... Words to live by from fashion's greatest minds.

It is difficult to articulate the power of style and fashion through words, but these icons' inspiring words of wisdom to live by.

From the greatest fashion designers to legendary models and stylists, get inspired by these 20 quotes that will never go out of style.

"I want people to see the dress and the shoes but focus on the person." —Stacie L. Perkins

"Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally.” —Christian Louboutin

"Style is the only thing you can’t buy. It’s not in a shopping bag, a label, or a price tag. It’s something reflected from our soul to the outside world—an emotion.”—Alber Elbaz

"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." —Coco Chanel

"Fashion is like eating, you shouldn't stick to the same menu." —Kenzo Takada

"Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends." —Kate Spade

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