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Evaluating 43 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the product quality, noting issues like cheap fabrics, stains, crooked seams, and items not matching descriptions or advertised colors. Reviewers also frequently encountered problems with sizing, finding that items ran too small or too large, and that size guides were inaccurate. The customer service was often described as unhelpful, combative, and passive-aggressive, with some customers struggling to get responses or resolve issues. A significant number of people were frustrated with the return policy, citing short return windows, restocking fees, and difficulties in getting refunds or having returns accepted. Additionally, many experienced issues with delivery, including long shipping times, delayed or lost packages, and expedited shipping not being honored. However, some people also felt that the customer service was amazing, responsive, and helpful, with quick resolutions to their problems. A few other people also felt that the product quality was great, with items being adorable, soft, and exactly as expected, and appreciated fast shipping.

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Order

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Delivery service

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Return policy

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

my daughter ordered some jeans £50, paid £10 delivery and mistakenly ordered the wrong size. As they are in Australia they wont cover the return which royal mail want £30 for, despite Consumer Right... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a pair of shorts. After less than 3 hours of wear the inside seam area was EXTREMELY pilled. I contacted their customers service expecting it to be a faulty item. I'm not one to complain (my... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you have any sort of curves, the mini dresses will fit like a t-shirt (I am 5'1 size 4 typically dresses fit long on me). When trying to return the item, the item took extremely long to return ther... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incredibly disappointing experience as a first time customer and will not be returning. Highly recommend not to shop here. I purchased a size up based on the online chat recommendation that the i... See more

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  1. Women's Clothing Store
  2. Clothing Store

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Welcome to Beginning Boutique, your ultimate online destination for the latest, most sought-after women's fashion. Founded in 2008 by Sarah Timmerman and proudly headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, we have rapidly grown from a local startup into a global e-commerce powerhouse. We are fiercely dedicated to providing fashion forward individuals around the world with an unmatched online shopping experience, exclusive designs, and statement pieces that turn heads. Whether you are searching for the ultimate festival outfit, flattering swimwear for your next getaway, standout party dresses, or elevated everyday casual wear, our expertly curated collections ensure you are always ahead of the curve. Beginning Boutique is also your go-to destination for spectacular formal wear. From waist-sculpting corsets and show-stopping sequin prom dresses to elegant evening gowns and black-tie maxi dresses, we provide unforgettable styles for your most important events. We frequently launch limited-edition drops and staple accessories designed to empower you to express your unique personal style with absolute confidence. We firmly believe that incredible fashion is for everyone. We are completely obsessed with customer satisfaction, and our dedicated team prioritizes fast, reliable global shipping, seamless returns, and highly responsive customer service so your wardrobe updates arrive perfectly and right when you need them. Beyond delivering exceptional fashion, Beginning Boutique is deeply committed to doing better for the planet and our global community. We actively champion sustainable retail practices by utilizing 100% compostable packaging for all our orders and continuously striving toward completely carbon-neutral operations. Furthermore, we are proud to pledge 1% of our annual profits to our chosen charity partners, meaning every purchase you make helps support meaningful, impactful causes. Join our global community today and discover why thousands of customers trust Beginning Boutique for their wardrobe essentials.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service I can not fault

Customer Service I can not fault. Bought a dress a little to big, my computer could not download the return barcode, I called them and within 30mins an issue that was my issue was fixed and sorted by BB.
I do love the clothes, I always get compliments - it is just a very trusty and safe place to buy clothes from as a web store :-)

August 30, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thanks so much for your amazing feedback and review, we appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I placed my order on August 16 and…

I placed my order on August 16 and still do not have my order. As this order was coming from Australia I knew it might be slightly longer but my order is still waiting to clear customs 11 days later. The clothing is very high priced but my daughter really wanted the sweater. I will leave another review once we FINALLY receive this sweater.

August 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

After making a mistake on my return, the customer service was amazing at helping me sort through how I can make my return. Customer service also response within the day!

July 8, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible

Horrible. Clothes were terrible quality and they refuse to refund me. The scam is they only offer store credit for returns and don’t tell you until after the fact. They also claim to only give a refund if it’s returned to their warehouse after 14 days of delivery even though it’s completely out of the customers hands on how long it takes to get there. I fell for ordering from this place by a sponsored tiktok ad. Don’t order from this place!!

June 11, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hi There,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry to hear that your experience was disappointing.
I reviewed your return and found that there was no delay in the courier delivering it back to our hub.
If you need any assistance with returns, please don't hesitate to reach out

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

EXTREMELY LATE SHIPPING, BAD CUSTOMER SERVCIE

I ordered one dress and paid for 5 DAY shipping. It has been three weeks and still in transit, and I am moving from school so I am unable to access my package IF it even gets here. Beginning Boutique is unwilling to resolve this issue by cancelling my order. Terrible customer service and extremely long shipping. DONT bother wasting your money here.

May 2, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry to hear that your experience was disappointing.
Are you able to confirm your order number so I can look into this further?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Return Policy on Poorly Made Fashion

Don't be misled by the "Free Returns" policy. You are welcome to return an item, but you will not get reimbursed for the item. They issue you an in-store credit, so you have to spend your money on yet another poorly made item. They don't even offer you the option to reimburse your credit card. If you email them and insist that they credit your card, they will do it, but they charge you a processing and shipping fee for the return, so you end up losing money on your purchase. So their "Easy Returns Process", is really only meant to benefit the company, not the consumer.

April 25, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thank you for leaving a review. I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We offer refunds for orders returned within 14 days of delivery. I have reviewed your return and can confirm that it was processed as requested.
If you have any questions about our return policy, please feel free to reach out.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company. It is a SCAM!

I payed $80 plus shipping for a dress my daughter picked out for her birthday. The quality was horrible. Upon trying to return this item and following the steps closely, I am being told my order number is not correct.
I have reached out to customer service for help and have not heard back from them. All the while, the return time is ticking away.
Do not buy from this company. It is a SCAM!

April 15, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hey there, my apologies for the delayed reply!
My apologies for the delayed reply!
I noticed that you used the tracking number instead of the order number to book your return. However, I can see that we responded to your email within 24 hours, and this issue has been resolved.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please let me know

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complex and difficult returns

We ordered two dresses for my daughter last week because we were not sure about the fit. After we decided to keep one, we tried to return the other promptly following all steps on the website. We were offered a store credit which goes against return policy. This return is well within the 14 day guideline. This is bad business and I will not order from this company again.

March 29, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thanks for reaching out and sharing your feedback.
I understand your frustration with being offered store credit when you were expecting a different resolution. We aim to make our return policy clear, and I'm sorry if there was any confusion in your case.
I'd like to look into this for you - could you please provide your order number? This will help me review the specifics of your return and ensure it's processed according to our policy. x

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Issue

I was excited to order from this site. The jeans were nice quality but didn’t fit. I sent them back within 5 days but the refund option was not available. I wouldn’t mind buying something else but nothing that I liked was available in my size. They said they would put a note on my account about this. I checked in to see if the item was received and they told me it hadn’t been and to check with the post office. I checked the tracking and the item had been received. I got back on chat to let her know this only to discover I was blocked from the chat. 🥲

March 11, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad quality, sizing and experience

I’ve purchased from beginning boutique two times. The first time I purchased I ordered 3 dresses, I ordered 1 in my normal size and the other 2 I sized up… when I received them the 2 I sized up in fit perfectly but after going through the wash (gentle wash) they were stretched and way too big to wear, the dress I ordered in my size was so short if I took a step my whole cheek would be out!
I thought it could be a one off so I decided to order again - 3 dresses, a size 12, (I normally size between a 12-14) a size 14 and a size 16 (the reviews on this dress stated to size up as it was small sizing) funny enough the size 12 dress fit me perfectly, the size 14 dress was huge and couldn’t wear it cause it was so booby that everything would fall out if I bent over… and the size 16 dress was so tight I was scared the zipper was going to break, the arms/shoulders were so tight but the sleeves were incredibly long but the length of the dress was fine? This dress is SO see through. The dress is so oddly shaped/fit and I have seen reviews that said the same after purchasing.
Not to mention the quality of all the items I have brought have been very underwhelming
I ended up leaving reviews on these and had a email regarding my reviews, I basically replied with the same thing as what my reviews stated (weird sizing etc) and the email response was along the lines of “don’t go by the sizing chart we have as it’s not accurate”…. So why tf would you have a sizing guide up if it’s not accurate? They instead told me that I should go by the measurements on each item because the site has different brands and they don’t all measure the same which makes no sense seeing as the sizing chart is the same chart on every item?
Anyway I didn’t bother replying as they went on about reaching out to them for sizing information on items but what an inconvenience to have to email a brand for sizing information on items you want to buy?
The email definitely put me off shopping from here again and I have had the same response from other friends, colleagues and family members who have had the same issue with beginning boutique sizing a quality in their items.
Won’t be shopping here again, which is pretty crap as I like the look of some of the items they sell, but the quality, sizing and customer service has definitely put me off wasting my money here.
I wish I left this review after I had the issue the first time.

June 18, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible return policy

I ordered a dress, the shipping came two days after the latest day it said it would come. The dress itself was okay, thin material but it fit strange. Too long of straps and already adjusted all the way even though the rest of it fit. (5’5, 137lbs, got a size 6) I tried to return it, a refund to my credit card not available for some reason and claims if you don’t immediately buy new items with your return 20+ dollars get taken off your credit. Okay. Not transparent whatsoever. So I bought a bikini and somehow ended up paying an extra 9 dollars, keep in mind original dress was 85. Extremely upsetting and will never purchase from here again and warn my friends to stay away.

March 6, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ugh order is missing

They told me my order would take 5-10 working days and yet my order has still not arrived. I’m extremely disappointed and worried I will not have a prom dress for my senior prom. I have even emailed them and they never responded to me. It’s very frustrating because everyone has said they love this company.

February 15, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hi Mia! We can see this was delivered to your mailbox as of March 1st. We have responded to your email to confirm with you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality and appalling customer service

I bought this dress to wear as a bridesmaid in a wedding, and when I received it I tried it on and was very happy with the look and fit.
I wore it once, less than 3 months after I bought it, for 5 hours for the wedding, washed it as per the instructions and in a garment bag for extra protection and it has torn on the back after one wear and one wash (see photos).
When I reached out to the team to discuss options, as I do not believe this meets the standards for acceptable quality under Australian consumer law, they implied that that I was lying about how the tear happened and were unhelpful, refusing to discuss options other than a (meagre) partial refund or 50% code for a future purchase (of which I can guarantee there will be none as I do not wish to spend anymore of my money on a dress that doesn’t last more than a single wear.)
Do not buy from here, their customer service is insulting and unhelpful and their dresses are not made to last more than one wear and wash, by the customer service team’s own admission.

February 17, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hey Caitlin, thank you for your feedback! I can see this has since been resolved.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Charge you $14 for a return

Charge you $14 for a return — insane.

February 15, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hi There,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and I am so sorry to hear that you were disappointed by your experience.
We do have the return information available on site, but if you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely adore getting clothes from…

Absolutely adore getting clothes from here, everything is so beautiful and so beautifully organized. They’re the sweetest with packaging and their customer service is the best. Definitely order from them you’ll love anything you get from their boutique! 💕

January 15, 2024
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thanks so much for the feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful clothes, fast shipping

I couldn’t even find words on how much I adore the items I received from Beginning Boutique. I started my first order only to try if quality was good. I’m on my 3rd order now and I got some for my daughter too lol she was amazed too with the dresses. Thanks so much Beginning Boutique ❤️

December 21, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thank you so much for all the love Joan 😍
We appreciate your support and the feedback so so much!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I never received my order and then they…

I never received my order and then they said I was a liar and wouldn’t provide me with a refund or the items I ordered. Very annoyed and disappointed. Do not order.

December 28, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hi There,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and I am so sorry to hear that you were disappointed by your experience.
I am having some trouble locating your order number, can you please confirm this so I can look into this further xx

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