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Finally! I’ve had so many questions about SHEIN and requests to review it, and I’ve finally done it. Shopping is so hard, right? #lies Today I’m bringing you an honest review of SHEIN, along with shopping tips, what to buy and what to avoid. Let’s get started…
Honestly, before now I haven’t been into the whole SHEIN thing. I love a good deal as much as the next girl, but there was just something that felt weird to me about ordering from there. I mean, how are the prices SO low? It has to be too good to be true, right?
Not exactly.
I wasn’t expecting much when my package showed up on my doorstep. The packaging didn’t do much to help this. It came in a nondescript plastic bag. Hmmm. Not impressed.
Imagine my surprise when I open the package and tried on my haul.
You guys. I’m a believer.
And, since my 1 and 3 year olds didn’t appreciate my excitement over my newfound shopping find, I had to shout it from the rooftops to those who would understand. Which, of course, means I had to share a sneak peek on my Instagram Stories.
I’m not going to overhaul my wardrobe (which is why you’ll see even in this post some pieces that aren’t from SHEIN), but I will definitely start incorporating more SHEIN pieces into my looks.
OK, here’s my haul: this maxi dress (sold out, but here is the same dress in a pretty floral print), this pink waterfall coat (comes in 6 colors and is $21), these belted striped pants ($18), this cut and sew hoodie (comes in 2 colors and is $21) and this pair of sandals (come in 4 colors and is $18).
Not everything was a hit, but overall, I have to say, I’m impressed and I’ll be back.
Head to the bottom of the post for my tips, along with what you should buy, avoid and what I’ve got my eye on next.
Thanks for stopping by, sweet friends. Come back tomorrow for a Saturday edition of The Sweet Edit…
XO
(PS – There is a new SHEIN haul + review post! My favorite haul yet…)
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High waisted striped pants – $18 (wearing size XS) | lace cami (not Shein)
I LOVE these pants. They totally blew away my expectations. (Fine, for $18 I wasn’t expecting much. But, still.) The waist detailing is perfect and they fit well. You’ll be seeing them on here soon.
Waterfall wrap coat ($21) |Lace cami (not SHEIN) | Mom jeans (not SHEIN) | Heels (not SHEIN)
Hands down my FAVORITE purchase of my haul. There’s not much to it, design wise. It’s not lined and the material is pretty light. BUT, the fit is amazing and I love the color for spring. It’s probably the best $21 I’ve ever spent.
Hoodie ($16) | Leggings (not SHEIN)
I’m not a huge fan of this hoodie. It’s very thin, and not at all cozy. I wouldn’t order it again. But, that said, I’ll probably wear it, because I do like the colors and the overall style.
Maxi dress (sold out, here is the same style, but in a gorgeous floral print) | Sandals ($18)
Probably ordering this maxi dress in every pattern for spring and summer. It’s so easy and cute. This spring, I’ll pair it with my denim jacket and in summer I’ll wear it with my espadrilles and straw bag.
Sandals ($18)
Pass, pass, pass. They’re cute, but it feels like you’re walking on paper.
TIPS FOR SHOPPING AT SHEIN
ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR DELIVERY. According to their site, you will receive your order in 6-17 business days from the date that it is placed. I received most of my order within a week; however, one item was backordered and didn’t arrive for another week.
KNOW YOUR BODY. Know what looks good and what flatters your body type. Not only is this crucial when ordering anything online, but especially when weeding through the crazy amount of inventory they have.
GO BY THE SIZING MEASUREMENTS, NOT JUST THE SIZE. Get out your measuring tape. It’ll help a ton to decide your correct size.
READ THE REVIEWS. So helpful. Believe them.
WHAT TO BUY
Stick to the trends. My life motto: splurge on the classics and save on the trends.
Dresses. Especially for spring, their selection is SO good.
Something you wouldn’t normally buy. Take a risk. (Like this tee.)
WHAT TO AVOID
Anything you’re going to wear again and again. Most likely, the clothing just isn’t going to hold up season after season.
The shoes. (Granted, I only ordered these sandals, but I wasn’t impressed. They are flimsy and not at all comfortable.)
Sweaters. Maybe it’s the sweater snob in me (it is), but I can’t stand a cheap sweater.
I’VE GOT MY EYE ON…
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That pink wrap coat is absolutely beautiful! Definitely something I would love to have for myself and it looks really good on you! x
I’ve had great experiences shopping Shein but find most people haven’t! Love the pants and that pink trench coat!
Lauren
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ive never heard of this, but always looking for some trendy one season pieces. do they have a good return policy? I love the maxi dress!
I love that pink wrap coat. It looks gorgeous and I can think of so many things I could wear with it.
Loving this post. Great pieces. Loving the maxi and the pink wrap coat.
Thanks, Wanda!
I’m ordering for the first time and have looked over the sizing and the material very closely as I know how these sites can be. I am ordering three sets of pajamas, a bathrobe , two short sleeve pocket split side dress and a rolled up sleeve split back self tie outerwear, was going to order that wrap jacket thought it might be too bulky but now that I have seen it on you I have it on my wishlist. I am severely disabled from my car accident and I want comfort with a reasonable price. Do you know if any of these items I have ordered are of good quality? Thanks just thought I’d ask before I place an order.
Hi Theresa, I’m so sorry for the delayed response! I am not sure about the exact items and have found that it’s hit or miss, but overall I’ve been impressed. And yes – that wrap jacket is amazing and not bulky at all. Would love to hear how you like your items once you receive them! xo
Thank you so much! This review was so very helpful! I haven’t bought from SHEIN yet. I was very skeptical mainly because of all the bad reviews I was seeing. But I have my eye on some Spring dresses and your review has definitely made be a believer!
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I was actually really surprised. I’ve ordered a couple items since this post and liked those, too! xo
Omg thank you thank you I ordered things that are simple and I’m soooooooo glad I didn’t go with their sandals and choose to opt for Amazon sandals thank Jesus lol my order hasn’t got here but I’ve got faith like your tattoo? that it will come and what I ordered with a great selection a few pairs of shorts and a maxi dress????
I’m so glad it helped you! Let me know if you end up liking what you ordered! 🙂 xo
How long did it take for your order to arrive?
It came in different shipments and kept trickling in – I think the longest was about 1.5 weeks…
Hoping to order a couple of maxi dresses, I’m a bit on the taller side though. Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? Thanks!!
Yes! I’m 5″6″ 🙂
Hey is it OK if I ask what your dimensions are? I’m looking at ordering the striped pants and it says I’d fit an XS but I’m highly skeptical as I’m usually a S or M on Shein.
Thanks !!
I have been ordering from Shein and never had a problem. Just recently by mistake for whatever reason Shein Outlet, which is the same company but with other set of policies, I placed an order with them, thinking it was Shine. To my surprise of 17 items that i bought, only 3 fit. The rest was inferior quality and the size (even I ordered bigger size) was like for a 15 year old girl. They do not accept returns. So I am stuck now with over 100.00+ garments. I may give them to charity or something like that. Bottom line…be very careful and make sure you are placing your order with Shine and not Shine-Outlet (based in China).
Great tip! And that’s so frustrating!
Just ordered 2 dresses from Shein, read mixed reviews so not 100% if they will be any good. So cheap it’s worth a try. Will keep you posted.
Yay! Let me know how you like them! xo