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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: March 1st, 2022

Being an exclusively international online retail store, Boohoo has made a big impact on Internet shopping. Based in the United Kingdom, the company has only been in business for the past nine years. It was created to provide twenty-four-seven fashion to customers across the globe. The company has won numerous awards for its online store, including several best online retailer awards as well as being a great option for bargain shopping. As their website states, Boohoo has a simple philosophy - they don't take fashion or life too seriously. Whether a customer likes to keep up with current fashion trends or their style is more subtle, Boohoo has something for everyone.

Keep reading our Boohoo clothing review to learn more about the pros and cons of choosing Boohoo or skip to our verified Boohoo reviews.

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The Good

  • Affordable Merchandise
  • Large Product Selection
  • Amazing Promotions

Affordable Merchandise

Boohoo is known as a bargain online fashion store. They offer great prices on all merchandise with most items being under fifty dollars. High fashion items that keep up with the latest trends are hard to find at such low prices.

The website also features a clearance section located at the top menu bar and has a drop-down selection of not only discounted merchandise but items that are at the last chance to buy status and are marked down significant amounts.

Large product selection

The product selection at Boohoo.com can keep any shopper busy browsing their store for hours at a time. They have merchandise for both men and women and the website breaks down products into subcategories to make pinpointing what any shopper is looking for easier. The site is easy enough to use and features a drop-down menu that breaks each category down into subcategories including clothing type, Boohoo shoes, accessories, brands to shop by, and more.

While both men and women are serviced, women products outnumber those for men. The amount of merchandise is seemingly endless with up to 100 new pieces hitting the store every day. A brand new collection is featured each week, making it truly a 24/7 shopping experience.

Amazing Promotions

When coming to the Boohoo.com website, the first choice a customer has to make is what country they are shopping from. The site strives to be completely international and the dropdown menu of countries to select has several options. Once a country is selected, the homepage of Boohoo.com is launched and a shopper will instantly see deals and promotions making shopping more exciting.

The homepage has several promotions going on at once but one that is a permanent fixture and a fan favorite is their free shipping on orders over fifty dollars for most international destinations. Not only do they give free shipping on these orders, but the company will also pay any duties and taxes associated with receiving the merchandise. Another great promotion available at Boohoo is their student discount for all US students. Any student in the United States can register as a student on the site and get an automatic ten percent off on purchases.

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The Bad

  • Poor Customer Service
  • Difficult Return Policy
  • Labor Violation Allegations

Poor Customer Service

On the website, customers can find links to a customer service department. However, the link only leads to frequently asked questions about policies and procedures and then directs customers to ask questions via Twitter if they need to speak to a representative. There is a form to fill out and send in if a customer wants to ask a question or get help but the website suggests going through Twitter to get all information and questions answered.

Difficult Return Policy

The return policy is laid out clearly on the Boohoo.com website with returns being allowed up to fourteen days after an item was received for all United Kingdom customers and thirty days for all shoppers outside of that region. Customers must follow a step-by-step process to return the purchased items. As long as everything is done correctly, the company promises a full refund. They do not allow exchanges but suggest instead customers return the items and then make a different purchase.

The problem comes from the online reviews highlighting the difficult returning process. All reviews found online were negative when it came to dealing with Boohoo's return policy. Most customers said they never received any type of refund nor any confirmation from the company saying their return was sent back correctly. When trying to contact a Boohoo customer service representative about the return procedure, most reviews stated that no one reached out to them and those that did were not helpful.

Labor Violation Allegations

Boohoo has received recent allegations against its factory working conditions and supply chain compliance. According to recent news articles, Boohoo's fast fashion business model is not following minimum wage requirements for its Leicester factory. Factory workers are also being subjected to poor working conditions such as limited social distancing availability and fire risks.

CEO John Lyttle spoke about the negative supply chain review by Senior lawyer Alison Levitt and promised an ethical audit of the company's suppliers with a focus on improved oversight. This scandal has not affected the overall sales for 2020 but could have a lasting impact on the Boohoo brand.

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The Bottom Line

Boohoo is an exclusively online international retail store. They are truly an around-the-clock fashion store and continue to impress customers with their endless amount of merchandise. They have great deals and promotions for shoppers with their enticing free shipping on orders over fifty dollars and their convenient student discount option for young customers looking to save money.

Like any company, they aren't without faults. Poor customer reviews lead to consumers believing the return policy at Boohoo.com is difficult and not worth the risk, and the poor customer service availability is frustrating for any shopper looking to find more information. The company has also been under fire for UK supply chain malpractice causing a further conflict for consumers looking for an ethical shopping source. 

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Bri Redford, MI

I've ordered from them twice using Afterpay and I love the merchandise I got. For the price I paid I would say the quality is similar to Forever 21 which is fine by me. I got my stuff earlier than expected. I'm shocked to see so many bad reviews. I will say that because I'm not sure of the material I look at the models on their website and I know certain outfits I will need to order a size up because it will be snug or it wont hang right. Like typically I'm an 8, but certain tops, dresses and rompers based on material I get in a 10 because I have a big butt, and my chest area is larger than the models. I also steer clear of purchasing large orders around holidays from companies like this because the volume of orders are too large and most companies tend to mess up or delay orders. I don't spend over $100 at a time. I know you should be able to, but I'm from the US and if I cant come to your store in person in case something goes wrong then this is how I online shop. Overall, so far I haven't been disappointed by this company. I even bought some shirts for my man. lol. Thanks Boohoo!

7 years ago

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Kimberly N Louisville, KY

So on Thursday around lunch time I clicked on a “60% off everything” Ad of BooHoo’s website. I checked it out and they had an amazing deal going on with a great variety of clothing/boots I really liked. I found a lot of things I was interested in buying and placed them in my cart. I watched BooHoo haul videos on youtube to make sure this was a company I could trust and they were all positive reviews on their products. I went on google, ended up finding so many negative reviews including trustpilot of BooHoo and it made me think twice on placing my order. Thursday night I went ahead and gave them a chance. I ordered using Afterpay and got my confirmation email. Every company has their fair share of negative reviews that’s why I took the chance. I paid extra for the USA Express Shipping which is supposed to take 2-3 days to deliver. Mind you, I ordered on Thursday around midnight of Friday Dec 7. I got a text Friday morning at 10am saying my delivery is scheduled for delivery on Monday Dec 10. Today is Saturday December 8 and I received my order around 10am instead of on Monday!! OMG you guys!!! I am not kidding!! It was by far the fastest shipping for anything I’ve ever ordered online. That’s not even 2 days. Here are some things to consider though I live in Louisville, KY and my address is of a house. I don’t live in an apartment so I don’t know how packages are received for apt tenants. I also received a text and email regarding my tracking number with DHL. The text that I got on Friday morning shows when my order is scheduled to deliver by, it also tells me to click the link on the message to authorize delivery without signature or for other delivery options. This is very important because I don’t think the courier will leave it without your approval. I also specifically said on there for them to leave it on the doorstep of my side garage (which is safer ‘cos people won’t see the package in front of my house, lowers chances of it getting stolen). Now the package I got is a huge BooHoo bag not a box. I think the design on the bag was really cute. Go on instagram, checkout #BooHoo, and you’ll see what the bag looks like. Some people posted vids on their stories of receiving the bag. Another thing is that people have said it’s normal for them to receive more than one bag (separate deliveries) especially if they’ve ordered a lot of items. Hopefully this gave y’all an idea and helped in any way. I also use ParcelTrack which is an app that lets me track everything I order via tracking number for any courier. It notifies me wherever my order is. I received the order from Lancashire, UK to Louisville, KY in 34 hours. Everything I ordered fit really well including the boots I got.

7 years ago

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C.g. Riverton, UT

Cute and quality clothing also fit just fine even bigger than expected from the reveiws I read. Just make sure you are on the boohoo us site and you'll be fine. I think they have very cute clothing and good affordable prices. Not sure where all these negative reviews are from cause they are an awesome place to shop. I would recommend it to anyone.

7 years ago

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Natalia Correa MDTribe Miami, FL

I shop boohoo online and it is pretty easy to find exactly what I am looking for. Their sizes are pretty standard and usually fit how I expect them to from the pictures.

6 years ago

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Connor Farmington, UT

Boohoo is a fun website with a lot of feminine options for very cheap. It's the perfect place to get a gift because they have 24-hour service and an easy return policy.

6 years ago

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H Moore Lehi, UT

Boohoo has clothing that's fun and sassy. They are always stylish, and when I've bought a couple of things from them, I've been impressed with their customer service.

8 years ago

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Amanda Montebello, CA

For the price that you are paying per garment, the quality is decent. Also, although being a UK based brand, my items shipped fairly quick.

6 years ago

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Chloe Adams Morgan, UT

Boohoo gave everything it promised! Cute clothes, great response time as far as customer service goes, and great delivery time!

7 years ago

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Eric Gagnard Dallas, TX

Great simple and aesthetic clothing selection. More of a hippie/Gypsy feeling to the brand

6 years ago

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Keeli Hansen San Jose, CA

I love shopping at boohoo they always have exactly what I’m looking for and they ship it so fast

7 years ago