Fashion Friendly Reviews 89

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just ordered a pair of ladies slip-ons and had a job to get the offer code. Eventually paid through Klarna and when I did item was out of stock. I am elderly and not sure if I will get my money bac... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordering online was really awkward, codes wouldn’t work, price was wrong. Placed order on the phone which was quick and much easier. Shame they don’t send an email order confirmation, Delivery has... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My wife ordered four pairs of trousers on a single order - all size 24, length 25". Black navy and grey pairs all supllied as requested, but paper labels showed size 20 on two pairs, while cloth label... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i was kept on the phone for 5 minutes at 13p a minute trying to remove my late husband from the mailing list i have telephoned so many times, i have returned letters marking them deceased, gone away... See more

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Company details

  1. Clothing Store
  2. Men's Clothing Store
  3. Women's Clothing Store

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Fashion Friendly is the clothing brand of Kingstown Associates - a leading mail order company based in Driffield, East Yorkshire. 2024 is a celebration of 25 years trading. If you have any problems with any of the products or service we offer - please call our customer service team on 01377 249889 or email cservice@kingstown.uk.com


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1.8

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

89 reviews

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hi I ordered today for my auntie the…

Hi I ordered today for my auntie the money was taken out of my account straight away and no confirmation email and when I checked my account said I have no orders.

February 1, 2024
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Reply from Fashion Friendly

Hello

Thank you for your feedback.

I'm very sorry to hear you have experienced issues with our website. Our E-Commerce team have looked into this and unfortunately a system error occurred which meant the confirmation email did not send correctly.

This has now been rectified and you should receive the confirmation email shortly, but please also check your junk inbox if it is not showing. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you experience any further issues with this.

I have passed the order to the warehouse manager who has arranged for the order to be dispatched today, and once the order is with our courier you will also receive a text on the day of delivery advising a timeslot.

I hope this resolves your query but please do not hesitate to reach out again.

Thank you
Katie - FF Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the service

Very happy with the service. Placed the order on 14th December evening and Yodel delivered our goods in perfect condition on Monday 18th December morning.

December 18, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Extremely slow delivery

Ordering online was really awkward, codes wouldn’t work, price was wrong. Placed order on the phone which was quick and much easier. Shame they don’t send an email order confirmation,
Delivery has taken forever to get here, never experienced such slow delivery.
Get your recycling bin ready when the parcel arrives as half the parcel is full of junk mail!! Books and books of useless magazines (15 +) selling things you would never want.
I’d not rush to order again.

November 7, 2023
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Reply from Fashion Friendly

Hello,

Thank you for your review.

I am very sorry to hear that you have not had a smooth experience when ordering with us. We would really like to look into this further so that we can identify any issues.

Please can you let us know your order number and the details of any offer codes that you have tried to apply and we will look into this for you.

Kind Regards
Katie
Customer Service Team Leader.

Hello, Please can you advise your house address including postcode. We would like to look into why you have not received a confirmation email and why there was a delay on the delivery. Unfortunately the email address that you have provided has not produced any search results. Once we have this information we can look into this further for you.

Thank you
Katie
Customer Service Team Leader

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shed load of catalogues, 'free'lotto lines etc comes in the package

Be careful if like me you are a carer for a vulnerable person. The package was weighed down with 10 catalogues for various bits of overpriced tatt. 10 free lotto lines; thats a recipe for being hassled for months once they get your details: been there and have had to sort that out before. This would explain the charge of £5.95 for posting a couple of pieces of fabric; you are being charged postage for something you didn't even ask for. I also opted out of marketing so I will be reporting fashion not so friendly for ignoring my requests.

August 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacted customer service as part of…

Contacted customer service as part of the order was missing which my mother had ordered. My questions were answered that they were out of stock and now unavailable and a cheque would be in the post to reimburse her. A helpful chap on the phone explained it to us, so just waiting now for an envelope to arrive in due course.

July 7, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

avoid!!

First time using this website. Wrong items sent to me. Emailed customer service and was ignored. I was buying clothes for my elderly aunt so she was disappointed too when wrong items sent. Waste of my money

May 24, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give a minus star I would

If I could give a minus star I would. Absolutely abysmal service. Ordered 4skirts from them.5/5/23. After repeatedly trying to contact them, they say a delivery was attempted 9/5/23 and was refused! Since then I have not been able to get any reply to emails. It’s a guessing game as to whether I receive the goods or refund. And seeing as they advertise on most women’s magazines I think it’s ridiculous.

May 19, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very Mixed Bag

My wife ordered four pairs of trousers on a single order - all size 24, length 25". Black navy and grey pairs all supllied as requested, but paper labels showed size 20 on two pairs, while cloth labels on garments showed correct details. The final pair in colour mink never came close. Size was size 16 with a leg measurement of 27". As this is is so fundamentally wrong through no fault of my wife's, there is no reason why she should have to pay the return postage.

May 2, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a Kaftan but sizing way way out

Ordered a Kaftan but the sizing is enormous - why no chest measurements given just the length. If chest measurement given I would have ordered the 12/14. 16 is my normal but 16/18 size is huge. So seriously it is your fault!! Why can you not be like other companies and exchange for a smaller size for free. The postage is exorbitant - so I paid £17.50 for the garment (with discount) then £10.44 postage/return - Trading Standards should be made aware of this company's policy.

March 9, 2023
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Reply from Fashion Friendly

Good Morning Patricia,

I am so sorry to hear that the Kaftan was unsuitable. Unfortunately, we haven't received your returned goods yet. However, as soon as we do, we'll issue a refund straight away.

Kind Regards
Yazz
FF Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My girlfriend is a customer of this…

My girlfriend is a customer of this company and therefore will write the review.
I really can't understand the negative reviews, I have used this place a number of times and have found nothing wrong with the items I've bought, the clothes are in good condition, the shoes are great, at Christmas time I bought gorgeous toffee shortbread and fudge for presents which everyone loved. They also send you free gifts in the form of lovely bags or watches if you spend enough which I always do. The only problem I've found is they haven't replied to the emails I've sent them but I tracked down their phone number and the lady who answered dealt with my issue straight away. The number I used was 01377 249889, it belongs to Healthy Living Direct but Fashion Friendly is affiliated with them.

January 16, 2023
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Reply from Fashion Friendly

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your feedback! We're so happy to hear that you were happy with your order, and hope you order with us again!

Kind Regards
Yazz
FF Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not true to size

After spotting the advert in a TV mag ordered 3 front fastening bras as thought they would be perfect for me to put on due to mobility problems,unfortunately didn't get very far as the sizes are not as described so way to small.I have been measured properly so know my size,you also have to pay postage back which I think is wrong when the item is wrongfully described plus side very quick delivery. Have returned but no refund.Have now received refund for goods but not the 5.99 postage.Have now had the 5.99 refunded.Thank you.

February 18, 2023
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Reply from Fashion Friendly

Hi S Webb

Thank you for your feedback!

I am sorry to hear that the bras have been unsuitable for you. I can see that we have received your return and a refund was issued to you on the 01/03/2023 and the refund for the postage is also being processed back to you today. I apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Kind Regards
Kerry
FF TEAM

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I were on the verge of ordering a…

I were on the verge of ordering a velour kaftan that were advertised in a magazine , but , thought it best to check out reviews for the company first . I’m SO GLAD that I did because after reading the terrible reviews for this awful company I decided to KEEP CLEAR. ! !
Why do companies run their business so badly , they have lost a customer in myself because of it .
THINK THIS COMPANY NEEDS A GOOD KICK UP THE BACKSIDE ! ! ! ‘ ! ! !

December 8, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service is terrible!

Customer service is terrible!! Dont answer / reply and then cant be bothered to help. ** Keep away***
I ordered a kaftan for my mum on 19th Aug. it was never delivered. I followed up with a call and after lots of transferring got to customer service department. They said originally, they couldn't find the order and then when I said it was on my credit card statement they said they would look into and call me back.
Well today after no calls I called them back and was told by a really unhappy man this was discontinued in Sept and I would of got my money back. I told him I had up my Credit card transaction up on screen and it was not on there; even offering to send a copy but no his response you will need to check with the bank!! They will not tell me anything I can't see but he would not listen!!
This service is a joke!!! Please steer clear!!!

November 4, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CUSTOMER SERVICE AT IT'S WORST

Received the 3 skirts but fabric described as polyester was like crimpelene with a loose open weave, on walking in them they clung to my legs after a short while and crackled when I took them off just like Bri Nylon used too. Returned at my expense, signed for at Driffield on the 1st of August, now 5pm on the 17th and no refund. Phoned after a week with order number to see when refund would be made, told it usually takes 2 weeks. It's only when you get the order from the magazine advert that the invoice states on the back that a refund can take up to 28 days!!!!!!!!!!!!! Emailed, with order number this morning 17th to ask for refund today, no reply, no refund. I NOW APPRECIATE WHERE STAFF RESOURCES ARE ALLOCATED IN THIS COMPANY. Just wish I had read the reviews before ordering it looks like the management of this company have lost their grip. In a recession it's a short journey from success to bankruptcy if you alienate customers.

August 17, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FASHION UNFRIENDLY LIARS

I ordered 2 Kaftans from Fashion Friendly on the 1st Aug 2022.16 days later, no delivery, no communication, nothing.
I called on the 17th and asked for an explanation. Was told Yodel had tried to deliver the items 3 times without success. I was given the option of putting in a new order or a refund. I chose to try to collect from Yodel themselves, as they were only 2 miles away. Walked there only to be told they were unable to locate the parcel. Did they even have it in the 1st place? Someone is lying here - Fashion Friendly have no clear idea of how to deliver the items they advertise. I didn't want to choose between 2 liars, so I asked for a refund. This piece of junk company did not inform me of the delays even though they had my email address. DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM FASHION FRIENDLY YOU WILL BE TREATED LIKE DIRT.

August 17, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value and quality kaftans

Since November 2021 I've ordered a number of kaftans for my elderly mother-in-law and they've always arrived promptly and are well made. She's very happy with them. :)

March 10, 2022
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Reply from Fashion Friendly

Hi Linda,

We're thrilled to hear that you and your Mother-In-Law happy with our products! Thanks so much for the feedback!

Yazz
FF Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered my mum a fleese zip up gown …

Ordered my mum a fleese zip up gown January 2nd not received it or a reply after I wrote a email to them asking how long this item would be wish I read the review before ordering will not use them again and would advise other to use another shopping site too they was quick enough to take money from my bank but not good enough to send the goods

January 25, 2022
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Reply from Fashion Friendly

Hi Barrie,

I'm so sorry you didn't receive your order! Could you provide some identifying information so we can locate your order and resolve this? You can email us at cservice@kingstown.uk.com and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

I really want to sort this as quickly as possible for you today, so please send us some details and we'll get you a refund or replacement sent out.

Once we’ve received your reply we’ll get this sorted for you.

Yazz
FF Team

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