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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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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 1 out of 5 stars

Bad quality. Terrible fees.

I ordered a dress. The shipping said it would take 5-10 business days to arrive. It arrived after the time it said it would. When I opened it, the quality is no where near expected for a 93 dollar dress. I went to return it and the amount that I would get back is only $68. This seems kind of ridiculous amount to be taken out especially when the quality is not adequate. I will not be ordering from here again.

December 9, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hey Ellie, are you able to send through an email to our Customer Care team so we can review this for you? x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, my daughter ordered the wrong size. I emailed the Beginning Boutique team and they were very responsive and updated the order no questions asked! Michelle in particular was lovely to deal with. Great website and lovely items. Thanks

November 6, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trisha at Beginning Boutique is a star

Trisha at Beginning Boutique was amazing. Prompt, respectful, clear and concise with her communication. she actively made sure I was informed of any updates on the item I was questioning about not only on the day of the enquiry, but days after, providing a human touch to customer service that can often feel robotic and scripted. A genuinely committed CSR.

October 30, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Quality wasn’t up to expectation

Only giving 2 stars because the quality of the items I had bought were not it. I returned my items within an hour of receiving them but on a positive note, the customer service was very nice and helpful. I love the return feature that allows you to buy and print the return slip at home so it was super easy and convenient :)

October 13, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Favourite Store

Im always so impressed with this store. I have ordered so much from them and have never been let me down. Their sales are incredible and just now I ordered the 3 for $99 and it came in two days….

Their clothes are always beautiful, tote bags and even the packaging. I know when I shop from this store I will always get quality products.

October 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best customer service I have ever received!!!!

I have never received such incredible customer service in my entire life!!!! I spoke on the phone with the most lovely woman ever( Chantal I think?), who helped fixed my issue in a matter of minutes. She was so patient and compassionate for my issue, and provided a solution that I was so happy about. Her kindness and customer service was genuinely outstanding, and if anyone at Beginning Boutique is reading this, please know that she is a gem!!! This experience was so satisfying, and I’m so thankful for her amazing work. Thanks again, this experience has prompted me to always shop here! 🩷

August 31, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

This is such a nice review 💕
We are so happy to hear that you had such a good experience with Chantal and have made sure to pass this feedback on to her!

Thank you for your support and for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it! xx

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVE beginning Boutique…

I absolutely LOVE beginning Boutique the customer service here is UNMATCHED. I had an issue with my order& they way that the lovely Michelle delt with it has made me a life long customer. Michelle fixed it efficiently with no stress I have never loved a clothing brand more. The quality of the dress we perfect& got delivered in 1 day!

July 19, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review Shakira 💖
I'm so happy to hear that you had a great experience with Michelle and the rest of the team! I will be sure to pass the feedback on to the team and we appreciate your support! x

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE RETURNS POLICY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

I had a terrible experience ordering from Beggining Boutique and want to warn others. Their returns policy is ridiculous and completely unreasonable. Please read it carefully before purchasing!! When speaking to their customer service team regarding their returns policy, they were condescending and rude. Customer service is everything for brand reputation and consumer loyalty and these guys have it all wrong! If they only met me half way with my enquiry and made me feel like a valued customer, I would have not felt the need to deter family and friends and spread my negative experience resulting in a huge loss of potential customers for them!
If you are reading this Beggining Boutique, please do yourself a favour and review your returns policy to be more realistic and achievable for your customers!! Some customer service training wouldn’t go astray either.

July 1, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hi There
I am sorry to hear that you have had a disappointing experience, this is never our intention.
I am having some trouble locating your order, if you could please reply with your order number beginning with 'BB' so I can have a look into what has occurred?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sizes run HUGE, email response snarky

The dress sizes are massive and the email response I received after asking for an exchange was really condescending for no reason. I’m a size 12 usually, and a size 10 mini dress I ordered (hoping for a tighter fit) was like a parachute on me. It was so big it was almost funny, but then I had to spend $60 getting it tailored and nothing was really that funny anymore. I understand if you can’t provide exchanges on outlet products, even if they are unfit for purpose, but what I don’t expect is to be belittled and treated as stupid for daring to ask. Please avoid, they will make you sorry for shopping there.

July 14, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hi Julia
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and I am sorry that we have disappointed you!
This is definitely not the type of experience we want you to have, nor do we ever want to make you (or anyone) feel this way. I want you to know that you absolutely can come to us with questions/ concerns, and if you feel like you have not reached the solution you are after, or the point has been missed, then please know that you can request to escalate the situation further before you seek an alternative route.
We pride ourselves in our customer service so to hear this is quite disheartening, and we will be sure to take this very seriously, and ensure the correct processes and training are put into place so that our team are handling all enquiries in the best possible way - I am truely sorry and we will aim to do better.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid company at all costs!!!

Literally worst experience with their company and customer service. If I could give zero stars, I would.

I purchased clothing from their company to be shipped to London. Easy enough right? One month later- never arrived. No tracking details, no confirmed purchase emails, nothing. I reached out to them to ask and they said don’t worry it’s coming. A week later still nothing. I email back saying the link they provided me shows it was returned back to them. They said customs returned it and they tried to contact me. They absolutely did not and when I asked for proof of this, they couldn’t provide that. So they said they’d charge me $83 for a customs fee (which wouldn’t even be applied because it didn’t pass through customs, it was sent back) and $25 to return it back to them. I got charged a return fee as if I received the clothing and decided nope I don’t like them, I’ll return them. But I never even received anything!! So essentially they want to deduct $108 from my refunded amount when they receive the clothing, for a package I never received after waiting over a month for it. They said when you purchase from our company it’s in our terms and conditions. They also stated once the clothing leaves their warehouse, they’re not responsible. So I guess if your products get lost on the way to you- good luck guys cause Beginning Boutique isn’t responsible for your purchase!

I mean…. come on what in the world.

June 19, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A++++

Honestly, shopping with Beginning Boutique has been my fave online shopping experience in a long time. From great quality of products, amazing size inclusiveness, a super easy exchange/ return system and a lovely team of people that deal with customers in a friendly and professional way. 20/10 company xxx

July 5, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

OMG! Thank you so much for all the love Allie 😍
We appreciate your support and the feedback so so much! I will be sure to pass this on to the whole BB team so you can make everyone's day 🙌
Our customers are the reason we do what we do, so to see a review like this really means the most 💗

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal cystomer service

Phenomenal cystomer service, only took a few hours within sending an enquiry for a response and resolution!

June 29, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and I'm glad we were able to help provide you with a resolution 💖
Let me know if there is anything else we can assist with! xx

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michelle from customer service...

Michelle from customer service team was absolutely fantastic! She went above and beyond to fix an issue for me and I am very grateful. 🙏❤ Can't wait to wear their beautiful pieces in Europe!

June 30, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Aw this is so nice! I will be sure to pass the feedback on to Michelle (she's the best) 💖
Have an incredible time in Europe, and we can't wait to see your BB outfit posts!! xx

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous Quality

Purchased 6 items (including this item) because they had a sale going (3 items for $99) and now I understand why they were trying to get rid of everything. The quality on almost every item I purchased was extremely thin, cheap and not worth the money at all. Of course the returns policy is that all sales are final and I understand why now, my fault for not checking the policy beforehand. Just want everyone to know how poorly made their items are. Seams breaking, threads loose, thin material that would probably fall apart in the washing machine, items poorly fitted to the body, loose/tight in strange areas, need I go on? The only nice thing I can say was shipping was quite fast. But even though I purchased almost $200 in items I still had to pay for express. Lame.

June 29, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hey Nikita
I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the items you received.
It is never our intention for you to be displeased with the products that have been delivered, and we try to provide as much information regarding the garments within the product description, and by adding multiple photos and videos to site.
As for the faulty item, I am really sorry about this and can see that we have requested photos so this can be resolved and flagged with our team. We always thoroughly QC all garments, however some loose threads may be missed due to human error.
In regards to the promotion, we will always clearly state the terms and conditions of the sale in multiple locations and it is the customers responsibility to ensure that this has been read and understood prior to purchase.

In future if there is anything that you require clarification on, or would like more information/images then our customer care team is available 24 hours Monday - Friday so please ensure you are reaching out to us if you aren't 100% sure on the conditions or need more details regarding a garment and can't find the details on the website.
I can see that we are in contact via email, and will work out a suitable solution to this issue.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Complex refund process

Update: I phoned BB's Australian number and was told that my emails were going to spam. I was told that I did not make a refund request but the amount was still refunded. It makes no sense why you have to email to request a refund ahead of time, seems unnecessarily complex.

I returned almost $500.00 worth of clothes from Beginning Boutique but despite requesting a refund, the balance was loaded onto a gift card. I have tried contacting Beginning Boutique to reverse this balance and refund the amount to my method of payment, but have not had any response from Beginning Boutique for 3 days. I followed all of BB's policies, including the items being in resalable condition and returning the items within the specified timeframe, but I have had NO CONTACT from BB to process this return as a refund. This is in breach of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, where businesses must refund you in the same method of payment that you used to pay for the order when you make a return. I will be willing to change this review if this is resolved within 48 hours.

June 20, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hey Ashley
Thanks for leaving a review, and I'm sorry that you are disappointed by this process.

Each store has their own processes and policies put into place and it is the customers responsibility to ensure that these are read, understood and followed.

At no point have we denied you a refund, our policy simply states the following -
"Refunds are offered on all orders received back to us within 14 days of your delivery date and must be requested via Email, otherwise our default resolution of store credit (gift card) will be issued."

I can confirm that a refund has been processed now back to your original payment as your return did meet the terms of our policy.

I apologise that you didn't receive the resolution you were initially after, however this has since been amended, and for future reference you can view our policy here: https://www.beginningboutique.co.nz/pages/returns-and-exchanges

In future if you have not received a response to your email, we are available 24/7 Monday - Friday via phone and live chat also.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Items looked nothing like they did…

Items looked nothing like they did online
The fit, and material looked so cheap in real life
False advertising

February 15, 2023
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Reply from Beginning Boutique

Hey Abbie,
Thanks for leaving this review, and I'm sorry to hear that you didn't love your order!
We always try to depict all garments as accurately as possible using multiple photos, videos and information within the product description, however I understand that they may still not be exactly what you had envisioned.
Could you please send an email to info@beginningboutique.com.au with further details on the product(s) you are referring to and with additional details - from there we can pass this on to the required departments and work on ways to improve, and also look into some options for resolution for you! x

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