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An Honest Review Of SHEIN + Shopping Tips

February 9, 2018

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 a similar dress in a pretty floral print), this pink waterfall coat (comes in 4 colors and is $10), these belted striped pants (sold out but here is a similar pair), this cut and sew hoodie (also sold out but here is a similar one) and this pair of sandals (sold out, similar).

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…

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(PS – There is a new SHEIN haul + review post! My favorite haul yet…)

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Shein review, striped pants and lace cami

Similar Striped Pants (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.

Shein review waterfall wrap coat, lace cami, mom jeans, heels

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.

Shein review, hoodie and leggings

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.

Shein review, floral maxi and sandals

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.

Shein review, sandals

Similar Sandals  

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.

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.

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  1. Anna says: February 9, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    That pink wrap coat is absolutely beautiful! Definitely something I would love to have for myself and it looks really good on you! x

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  2. Lauren says: February 9, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    I’ve had great experiences shopping Shein but find most people haven’t! Love the pants and that pink trench coat!

    Lauren
    shopbasicbabe.com

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  3. Harmony, Momma To Go says: February 10, 2018 at 7:09 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Sheri - A Busy Bee's Life says: February 11, 2018 at 9:23 am

    I love that pink wrap coat. It looks gorgeous and I can think of so many things I could wear with it.

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  5. Wanda Lopez says: February 11, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Loving this post. Great pieces. Loving the maxi and the pink wrap coat.

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    • suzanne says: February 14, 2018 at 6:24 am

      Thanks, Wanda!

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      • Theresa says: October 7, 2018 at 12:11 pm

        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.

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        • suzanne says: October 15, 2018 at 6:55 am

          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

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  6. Angela Chamness says: May 10, 2018 at 11:20 am

    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!

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    • suzanne says: May 10, 2018 at 1:52 pm

      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

      Reply
  7. B.Tweedy says: June 16, 2018 at 10:56 am

    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????

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    • suzanne says: June 19, 2018 at 8:21 pm

      I’m so glad it helped you! Let me know if you end up liking what you ordered! 🙂 xo

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  8. Ashley Luke says: July 12, 2018 at 9:30 am

    How long did it take for your order to arrive?

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    • suzanne says: July 12, 2018 at 11:28 am

      It came in different shipments and kept trickling in – I think the longest was about 1.5 weeks…

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  9. Renee says: July 23, 2018 at 11:56 am

    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!!

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    • suzanne says: July 23, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      Yes! I’m 5″6″ 🙂

      Reply
  10. Rebecca says: July 31, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    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 !!

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  11. Yolanda says: August 31, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    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).

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    • suzanne says: September 2, 2018 at 6:41 am

      Great tip! And that’s so frustrating!

      Reply
  12. Jules says: September 29, 2018 at 2:01 am

    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.

    Reply
    • suzanne says: September 29, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      Yay! Let me know how you like them! xo

      Reply
  13. Jennifer says: January 6, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Im in love with there leggings… But here is my problem I am 6’1 and usually wear a size Large… I so badly want to put my order in at Shein for these very cute leggings but I’m worried due to reviews I’ve read!!! I would really like some help please before I place my order and become very upset when my order arrives and none of them fit!!! If you could possibly send me an email at jhatfield30@hotmail.com I would really like some advice with my worries please!?!?!? ????

    Reply
  14. Zeeshan Ali says: January 21, 2019 at 5:32 am

    Your post topic is very informative and useful for all readers

    Reply
  15. Tootsie says: February 23, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    I would like to tell everyone that I ordered a top in Nov, it was charged to my account but never received my top. They have yet to talk to me about this. I have sent so many emails to them & no response. I wouldn’t order anything from them. After my husband & I sent email after email, NOTHING FROM THEM.

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  16. hana says: June 6, 2019 at 5:10 am

    I just love shopping and your tips on shopping from the store Shein are really good. I heard about that store much time but did not buy till now but i would love to try. I just want to check the collection and known to what part they maintain and know the quality of their services. I definitely check for the fashion in the store for sure.

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  17. Tanya Ganguly says: July 18, 2019 at 2:20 am

    Thank you very much for your helpful shopping tips! I read your shopping tips before my shopping at Shein and trust me it was very helpful. I have ordered one top, pyjama and sweatshirt for myself. I am using it in my daily life and really the quality of the product is very good. Really I got the best quality products in my affordable budget and I will buy it again.

    Reply
  18. Rubina Parveen says: August 9, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    Sheen one of the most fashionable brand.Thanks, for sharing such tips.

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  20. jignovshopping says: March 4, 2020 at 4:05 am

    thanks for sharing these collections … i really like this post.

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  21. jignovshopping says: April 14, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    i really like these articles… thanks for sharing this post.

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    i really like these articles… thanks for sharing this posts.

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  23. Karikleb says: October 22, 2020 at 9:30 am

    I just found Shein thru Rakuten and have bought many small, crazy inexpensive, lovely things (correction tape, soap paper, necklace, door opener, etc), just to satisfy my craving for shopping while staying at home without going broke… LOL. I just had to return 1 item and was able to do it without any issue. Haven’t tried clothing though.

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  24. Aisha Hussain says: May 26, 2022 at 5:25 am

    I really liked that waterfall wrap coat. Thanks, Suzanne for sharing these tips.

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