Black Milk Clothing Reviews 

I ordered a mermaid dress size XL. I have 4 other XL dresses in the exact same size. I love them they fit great! But this new dress I ordered is marked a size XL but fits so small. So I compared it to a friends dress that she happened to have that’s the exact same style in a large. My lx is the exact same size as her large. So my guess was my lx was sized wrong. So I emailed customer service and was greatly disappointed. So black milk is claiming they sized the lx down to a large to make the top more fitted?!?! Why the heck would they do that. So I checked their sizing on their website and my dress is smaller then the lx measurements but their still claiming it’s the correct size. So frustrating, I’m going to have to open a dispute with my PayPal account. Update, I opened a PayPal claim. Their only response was to email their customer service, so I did and again they said the XL was sized down. So I went a head and escalated my PayPal claim so it’s in PayPals hands now. I’m more mad about them sizing down the XL if they really have done that, I have noticed they now have a XXL size which is kinda horrible for us curvy girls out there, I’m not that big and now I’m having to by an XXL?!?! Their original XL was perfect. I don’t get it!

I wasn’t ready to drop 100s into clothing, so I bought some used pieces first. All seemed well enough. Good fabric, fit well, soft. So I with the new Pokémon collection out, I dropped money on 7 pieces (3 leggings and 4 dresses). None of them are worth the 65-120$ I paid!

I won’t break down and review every piece, but I’ll review them as sets:

Leggings- all 3 fit vastly different. One feels like compression stockings, so uncomfortable I can’t bear to wear. The other is lined with fuzz that balled up and piled the first (cold!!) wash. The other fits just right. Hahah 1 out of 3?! That’s awful.

Dresses- all the dresses feel like cheap Chinese costumes. Fabric on 2 is some weird unbreathable synthetic heavy heavy fabric. The dresses are all sleeveless and short so you’d think these are summer wear- but try wearing them out and you’ll pour sweat. The evil tee dress had a neck hole too small to fit a head through and I’m sure seams were split trying. The style of the dress (subjective) is not flattering on anyone- it fits like a boyfriend tee that has a flared long bottom, I hated it (it looks so cute on the model but looks nothing like the picture when I got it).

The dresses that are slips with a sheer patterned fabric on top were ok (mimikyu purple). The fabric felt really nice and I was excited to wear it, but the seams were poorly done, so the hidden seams flip out and don’t stay where they should. The chest is cut way lower than pictured, and I was advised before purchase that they were adjustable. Even all the way up it’s almost to the bottom of my breasts.

So, with not a single thing in my 500$ Order being to my satisfaction i decided to resell them online because I had seen how difficult they make returns (claiming it never arrived, saying your times up to return etc). I posted on Facebook about my experience, and their team said “this isn’t the quality sharkies have come to expect, please reach out to customer support!”. So…I reached out to their customer support.

That was a joke. They were not helpful and offered no reasonable resolution and didn’t even seem to care. Usually a company will try to retain customers by offering exchange (even if it’s not their policy) or discount on the next order to drive another sale in hopes the customer had a one off bad experience.

Nope. Nothing, send it back at your expense and nothing will be exchanged, and only if it’s within 60 days of purchase with all tags attached and no signs of wear (half the clothes I got have loose seams, look like they’ve been through hell, I’m sure they’d claim I wore them). So I said “No, I’ll just take the loss”.

Of course they don’t care. They clothes are made in China, super cheap, and they charge the same premium prices they did when it was hand made in Australia! They are making so much money off of each sucker who keeps trying to trust this company.

Also, unrelated to the crap clothes: I dislike businesses that use cult mentality (“we are a cult classic” “if you love us that makes you a sharkie”) because it’s a tactic by big business to trap you, make you feel guilty for looking elsewhere, and make you feel like part of a nonexistent community (it’s clothes, not a church!!) And all they do to reward these poor people is for every 50 pieces of clothing you buy they give you a voucher (that covers 2 leggings or 1 dress). Assuming you bought 50 of their leggings, that’s 3000$ before you’d get 2 free pairs (valued at 120$). That’s so far away from reasonable, topped with people claiming BM denies/makes it hard to claim your reward for your dedication.

Used to be an amazing company, I used to get lots of clothes from them and was a dedicated “sharkie”, I have pieces that I bought from them 6-7 years ago that I wear regularly and are still in good shape. But that’s no longer the case. The clothes are no longer good quality, the fabric difference is extremely noticeable. It used to be worth the price when the quality was really good, but they’re overpriced now that the quality has gone down such incredible amounts.

The garmets ball almost straight away, and after having some of their pieces for 6-7 years with them still in good condition, I know how to look after them properly and the new garmets still just ball after a couple of wears.

It’s not unsurprising though, as they have grown in leaps and bounds and their manufacturing is now out of house.
But, I would now unfortunately steer clear of them and not buy their garmets anymore.

So this is the first negative feedback I have ever had to leave on a company, which is really saying something. I always let a company right the mistake before running here to Anger off but honestly after being a Sharkie for over 8 years - with a huge collection that I bought direct- the company is dead to me.

Long story short 6 years ago a piece went missing in the post. I got a quick refund, an awesome sorry from customer services and I went on to order loads more. Like LOADS. Last year a piece went missing in the post and I was treated like garbage. I'm UK based and they tried to pull the 'when it returns to us we will take off money for non delivery and you'll get a credit note' NO. There was no attempted delivery. The tracking showed it sat AUZ side for 88 days. When you sell to a country you have to bide by their distance selling rules. I felt like I was training their staff but really know it's a tactic to not have to pay out. The agony of trying to get either my pieces or my money back was just insulting when they could see how many items i'd bought and that in that time only once before had I asked for a replacement - even though i've had faulty garments, packaged take ages to arrive etc etc etc.

The quality is also not there anymore with the Garments being sewn up out of house - the last garment I bought that actually arrived (pokemon overalls) fuzzed like a baby kitten. I know how to wear and look after BM so this wasn't me wearing layers that rubbed.

They also a few years back changed their system and somehow all my orders right before I could get a special piece for amount bought just disappeared. That left me salty for a long time but now it's the end and I'm officially divorcing BM. I hope anyone reading this saves themselves from a messy divorce. I thought that maybe BM just treated the UK customers like this... but after reading reviews. I guess it's everyone.

LOVE BlackMilk <3 I have been shopping with them for 10 years and they are still a staple part of my wardrobe. They always go above and beyond if there are ever any issues, and their CS and social team are always so friendly.

I'm shocked that BlackMilk has so many negative reviews -- I've ordered from them numerous times & their products have never yet been disappointing. The items look beautiful in the pictures, & also beautiful in reality. Fiber content is as advertised, & sizing is true & as described. Many of them are made from fragile specialty fabrics & must be washed with extra care, but this is clearly stated in the product descriptions, which it's hard NOT to see before you buy. Some of their items are made for them in, & shipped from, China, but they are quite open about this. I believe BlackMilk to be an honest & ethical company.

The quality can be inconsistent when you get the things that are made in China. Steer clear of the sleepwear. I've got Pokemon dresses that were made in China, and I love them. I have heard they aren't the same quality as previous burned velvet dresses, but I never owned one before this. I adore it. The overalls are my absolute favorite! As are the shorts. I own about 50 skater dresses that all last forever. I still receive all my orders, whether I pay Express shipping or standard. It's not Australia's fault that mail in general from one country to another is MESSED UP due to Covid. You will receive your order faster if you pay Express.

Customer service has always been helpful for me. I know of others who have had issues, but I have experienced none myself.

Overall, these are still my favorite clothes to buy and wear. I get compliments, and I feel fashionable. Blackmilk may not be perfect, but I feel like they still dedicate more time to their customers and making cute clothes, than most high fashion companies. I still highly recommend them! I've been buying for at least 8 years.

Pro tip, buy your items through PayPal. Then if you don't like it, PayPal will pay for the return shipping up to $45 a year!

One of the worst companies I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. Goods ordered and paid for in June 2020, still not received Feb 2021. No refund given....yet. They have claimed to have sent my goods on three occasions and I was given tracking details on one so I tracked it. I live in England and I tracked it as it went around Australia, never once leaving the country. Then this bunch of crooks, sent me an email to tell me it have been delivered to me.....what? Really? Where? So, they claimed delivery on something that had never even left the Country. They then offered a credit......oh again really? Like I would buy anything else from this lot. So AVOID THIS COMPANY, they are simply dishonest, and frauds. I have written to them, be interested in their response.
Expensive clothes, couldn't tell you about the quality as nothing has arrived.

So, I've been a loyal BM customer for about 4 years now. I noticed a stark contrast in the quality of their clothing in the last year, however. The sizing is off, the materials are generally awful (think Halloween costume-type synthetics for dresses), and they are now outsourcing to China for much of their manufacturing while still charging the same premium price. To give an example, I ordered a pair of black leggings over a year ago that were designed and made in Aus. I wear these leggings religiously. They've been washed many, many times, including accidentally going through on the hot cycle and in the dryer with everything else multiple times. They still look relatively pristine and the stitching is still solid. To contrast, I ordered a second pair of BM black leggings a month ago that were manufactured in China (for the same price, mind you) and after the first wash (on delicate, hang to dry), there is pilling. 3 washes later and the pilling is obvious and the stitching in the back is already loosening slightly. Plus they just don't fit the same. I noticed the same trend in the dresses I ordered last year versus the ones I ordered within the last 6 months or so. They feel different, they look different, they don't last. Such a shame. Now, I would be willing to forgive BM if they were willing to match their prices with the new, lesser quality products they pump out in a fast-fashion manner nowadays. Alas, they don't: instead, they gloss over any sort of concern on their Facebook page with rainbows and smiley faces, and refuse to acknowledge authentically and respectfully their loyal customers who notice a profound decrease in quality. I want to love BM, but I don't anymore. Until their manufacturing changes, I cannot support them any longer.

Awful quality!

I purchased a dress for $110 and a long sleeve tee for $80.

Both are TERRIBLE!

Cheap material. Seams are wonky. No label on the clothing. They look like something I sewed in year 12 home economics class.

I have purchased staple like items from Shein in the past and honestly it seems like they’re made in the same factory, except BlackMilk charge premium prices for their clothing.
I expected a lot better... or at least a label on the clothing! That truly goes to show how cheap the items are and that they’re made in a run of the mill factory overseas.

Shame because the styles and designs are great. But I will never buy from them again.

After reading the other reviews on here I’m not even going to bother contacting customer service as it would be a waste of time.

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High quality fabrics and correct sizing. Shipping was excellent too, I just wished it came in a better packaging but it’s all good cause it madeup for its quality. Really love my new workout clothes!!

I purchased a slinky skirt as a gift for my cousin’s birthday knowing that she had some Blackmilk pieces that she bought years ago and still loves today.

First off, the “express” shipping is laughable. It took almost two weeks from the date I placed the order to when the package (nasty thin black plastic mailer with no padding that left a god-awful smell all over the garment) showed up in my letter box - lucky it was free, or I would be seeking a refund for the joke that is their fast shipping service. Secondly, for a skirt that cost over $100 AUD the quality is appalling. The fabric is printed badly. When you stretch the material you can start to see the gaps in printing and it looks sheer. The pattern has been cut lazily and the hemline is noticeably uneven, the seams on the unlined skirt are overlocked (which are itchy) and look very cheap, and there’s not even a tag on the item to show that it’s a Blackmilk item or what size it is!

How on earth am I going to explain this is a genuine Blackmilk garment to my cousin on her birthday card?? There’s no way she would ever believe it.

I will never purchase from Blackmilk again. Don’t waste your money. The cheap imitations are probably of equal quality.

I brought a few Active wear items from Black Milk end of 2020 and the sizing was absolutely awful. Everything was so tight I could have cut my blood circulation off!
Had to return the lot and will not buy active wear from them again. Perhaps you should have these made in Australia instead of China and you may not have this problem.

I love their leggins but they send stuff via unnessesary and unwanted express shipping that charges an exremely high amount of money on top of import taxes. So in the end you have to calculate paying twice as much for everything you order. Their customer service is ignoring the fact that I did not ask for express shipping and forced me to pay the fee. Never buying there again 🤮

The product I ordered was a completely different color from the photos on the website. I'm not talking different tint, I'm talking greyish/desaturated blue vs bright blue. I wrote customer service about this, showing the photos on the site and a photo of what I received and they blamed it on my camera or screen.
Quality also got a lot worse, these leggings really used to last, but now it already has a hole next to the seam after wearing it only a few times.... I used to choose blackmilk because of its premium quality, but it seems there's no difference anymore between a blackmilk legging and one from wish/alibaba except the price

The sizing is all wrong and returns are very difficult. I have requested a refund several times, they acknowledge they received the item but want to give me a gift card or Paypal refund. I paid with a credit card but they are not capable of giving me a refund due to a lack of intellectual capacity of customer service. I have asked to speak to a manager and no response and now I am forced to claim fraudulent activity from my credit card due to their refusal to issue me a refund. Don't buy from them, its not worth it/\.

I’ve been quite disappointed with my last 2 purchases as I’ve noticed the quality of the clothing is significantly different than a couple of years ago. I have been buying black milk clothing for the past 7 years and the most recent purchases seemed faded and less bright, and I found when the material was only slightly stretched the colour and pattern was distorted. I miss the traditional nylon “swimming tog” feel, the outfits were comfy and lasted a long time
The material now seems cheap but the pricing is more... I really hope they change back soon

I am an international customer and got stuck with highly inflated import duties due to BlackMilk’s choice of courier calculating the duties incorrectly and adding on a massive service charge premium.

BlackMilk were very unhelpful and refused to even attempt contacting their courier to have this corrected. I was told by their customer service rep that if I didn’t pay the enormous bill then DHL would contact them to have the parcel returned then said “If we do decide to have your parcel sent back to us instead of destroyed we won’t refund you and either way you will be out of pocket so it’s up to you whatever you want to do”.

They have very poor customer service, it seems once they have a customer’s cash they really don’t care anymore, and it almost seemed she was being intentionally petty implying that they could have the parcel destroyed in order not to refund me.

I wish I’d had the sense to google them and read the reviews rather than being taken in by their glossy website and social media presence.

I don’t recommend this company and I won’t shop here again.

Ive made two purchases from black milk this year. Prior to that I had not purchased anything for about 2 years. The quality is night and day difference and not for the better. I’m wondering where all the shiny wonder went. When I get my pieces now they already look prefaded and reek of dye/chemicals. I used to love black milk and would tell my friends, customers, strangers about their products. Now when I wear old pieces I feel like I have to tell people that they can’t get this quality anymore. I hope you guys change back. I went from spending easily 1000+ a year on your beautiful goodies to just buying a couple small things. I don’t even buy leggings from you guys anymore they sheer out now (newer pairs) so I guess I’ll just keep repairing pairs from 5-6 years ago :(

I have been a loyal sharkie for about 6 years. I love the designs and everything is so comfortable... but am becoming increasingly disappointed in the quality of their items lately. I have leggings and shirts from 5 years ago that are in better shape than things I've bought in the past year. There is a noticeable difference in quality between the items made in China and items made in Aus. The newer line of color matte leggings began pilling within the first hour I was wearing them, simply because I am short and the bottom touches against my shoes. A pair of my cuffed shorts from last summer is pilling where my seatbelt touches my waist. This is normal wear that cannot be avoided. I also noticed that a lot of the newer items say they can be washed "machine wash cold" - but do not fall for this. I followed these instructions, used delicate detergent on delicate setting, and the fabric changed instantly after one wash. A few things began pilling immediately and the rest lost it's shine. Never again will I do anything except hand-wash, even for the things that say they can be machine washed. I hope that with the significant amount of negative experiences loyal customers have been reporting that they revert back to the better quality items that they used to produce. I really do love my black milk. Nothing else is as comfortable or as much of a confidence booster. No other brand does such an amazing job with designing and licensing. They need to either lower their prices or get control of their Chinese production. I don't want to stop buying, but if quality keeps going down I definitely won't be as loyal a sharkie as I've always been.