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Catherine's has a rating of 1.2 stars from 257 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Catherine's most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and business days problems. Catherine's ranks 144th among Plus Size sites.

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    133
  • Value
    116
  • Shipping
    132
  • Returns
    103
  • Quality
    103
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 3.8%
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Top Positive Review

“Charge on my Card”

Keya J.
3/9/24

I received a charge from Catherine's and found out that it was for a subscription that I had no knowledge of. I called customer service and the agent canceled my subscription. I also requested that my funds be returned to my card. Waiting for that request to be filled,nothing yet. There is nothing on the website that states a charge would be debited off my card for a subscription. I decided to check the reviews and see if anyone else had this issue, and I see that I'm not the only one. If a company offers rewards be ethical and let that customer know what to expect with charges and membership. I just want my money refunded and my card number taken out of their database.

Date of experience: 3/7/24
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Top Critical Review

“Shipping Charges! Whew!”

Karen W.
12/11/24

If there is one thing I know for sure it is that when a Brick&Mortar store was popular and it goes "Online only" and there are LOTS of negative reviews, steer clear. I haven't purchased, nor will I be purchasing anything from Catherines Online. They have more ONE STAR reviews than any well-established store should have. From quality of product, to shipping costs, to returns. Just horrible reviews. No thanks, who needs that headache. BTW the shipping costs really are criminal, just obscene.

Date of experience: 12/11/24
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Thumbnail of user petah14
Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 28th, 2023

I ordered shoes following their online size guide, however they were too small so I returned them. They received the return on the 8th of December and as of the 29th December I still have not received my money back. I contacted them and was told that I have to phone, the phone number does not work.

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The quality of the shoes were good, just make sure you get the correct size.

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Date of experience: December 28, 2023

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Illinois
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December 20th, 2020

Ordered several items on Nov. 30 for a Christmas gift. It is Dec. 20 and no sign of my items, although they've had my money since early December. They tell me I have to wait 10-20 more days to determine if the package is lost or stolen. Really? Ummm... Christmas is Dec. 25! I've called 3 times to get some info, but nothing. How about an email letting me know the status since the delivery date has come and gone!? I had to start over at another store(s) for a plus size "petite" which is hard to find! I am sending my credit card police after Catherines! Hopefully I will get my refund somehow. I would have preferred donating this money to a charity rather than getting ripped off! Very disappointing.

Date of experience: December 20, 2020

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Texas
1 review
10 helpful votes
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February 23rd, 2021

1. Crappy overpriced merchandise.
2. I have asked dozens of times to be unsubscribed from daily unwanted emails; they won't comply.
3. They don't have an email address.
4. The 'contact us' form does not send.
5. No one EVER answers the chat. Even though I am in que position 1.

Date of experience: February 23, 2021

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Pennsylvania
1 review
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July 8th, 2017

It seems there is always a reason my coupons cannot be used. Too many rules and regulations about coupons and I think this is being done on purpose just to get people in the store. I have never been able to use a coupon yet. Today will be my last trip to Catherine's. It is much easier and cheaper to buy from sales catalogs such as, Blair, Woman Within and etc. No wonder stores are closing up all over. People really don't like being taken advantage of. I'm done!

Date of experience: July 8, 2017

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California
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July 8th, 2021

The clothing is miss sized. In what universe is an 18/20 considered a Large? I returned the clothing, but didn't receive a credit. I emailed the company 3 times asking where my credit was. No response. I called the company and was told I would receive a $46.00 refund to my bank account. I only received $20.40! I will NEVER buy anything from this company again!

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Date of experience: July 8, 2021

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Canada
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March 18th, 2023

Wife bought a dress, did not like it and when returning will lose nearly 50%. They are not friendly to Canada and make you pay to return. Better to not buy from Catherines and go to Amazon. Would give zero stars. If there was an award for worst return procedure they would win.

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Don't use Catherines online, terrible return Service. Website doesn't work for returns. Have to call one number, then told another , TERRIBLE

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Date of experience: March 18, 2023

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South Carolina
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December 21st, 2022
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I am a first time Catherine's customer and my experience was not a good one. I can't get any help with a return that ended up getting sent back to me by mistake. What happened to "customer service"? I am a first and last time customer. I wont Waste my time on this company anymore.

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That they charge you to send items back and the customer service is sub-par

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One bra out of 5

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Date of experience: December 21, 2022

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California
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August 18th, 2022
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I was a loyal Catherine's customer for many years. But this will be the last time I purchase anything from them. Their shipping process stinks & their customer service isn't any better. I still don't know how or if I will ever recieve my order. No real tracking... because the site says USPS & keeps adding days to expected day of delivery, then the automated phone says its coming by Fed ex which has been in limbo with no date to expect delivery. So I called customer service & I get no answers... Can't canceled, can't get my money back. All I can do is keep waiting. It is unacceptable that you can pay the shipping charges they ask for & have it take this long with no actual tracking... who knows if I will I ever get it. Never ever again will I order from Catherine's!

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Don't do it !!!

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2 blouse & 2 dresses

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Date of experience: August 18, 2022

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Ohio
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June 16th, 2022

Worst experience ever. 10.99 to ship a 34.50 item, and 10.99 to return, bad customer service, waste of money and time. Go to Walmart and get the same items with free shipping and free returns. Not kidding!
No wonder they went into bankruptcy. No stars at all!

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Date of experience: June 16, 2022

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North Carolina
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August 20th, 2021

I ordered an item on 7/26/2021and received an email confirmation on 7/28/2021 that my item had shipped. I then started tracking the package. I was given a delivery date - it came/went, no item. It then told me I would be notified when it shipped, again. As of today, 8/20/2021, no item, it's "still in route" and I can't get a refund until it's not been delivered for 30 days. Getting a customer service person is impossible! I love their items, but the shipping and customer service isn't worth it. Will never give them by business again!

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Date of experience: August 20, 2021

Thumbnail of user lauram2280
Michigan
3 reviews
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September 10th, 2021

Couldn't get discount code to work but ordered anyway. Received an email two days later telling me that code was wrong. Here's correct code. I asked them to apply it to my order. Said can't do but you can send the order back and recorder using the code. Does this make any sense? Will look for other companies to spend my money!

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Date of experience: September 10, 2021

Thumbnail of user lucindaj37
Tennessee
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March 11th, 2023

I started an exchange online and told I would be charge the same price for the same item in a difference size, however I was charge full price for items, when I called they just passed the buck about 10 times ended up calling the bank. Will close account and never order from them again

Date of experience: March 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user jans985
Nebraska
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April 24th, 2023

Called my order in using catalog I received this morning. Nine colors of knit jeans were shown. One and one color only was available from the catalog I RECEIVED TODAY! Asian lady taking my order was very hard to understand and was pushy and tried repeatedly to sell me items I did not want! She and others laughed at me. I politely asked to speak to her supervisor, hoping to get someone in the U.S, and she hung up. Disgusting!

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Date of experience: April 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user lindah618
Texas
2 reviews
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May 30th, 2018

I've been shopping at Catherines in Poughkeepsie for the past 4 years. Buy all my clothes there. L love this store for several reasons. It does not matter who is working in the store I always receive first class service every time. The staff always goes out of their way to be helpful. I'm always shocked at the register by the final total. After they count all the discounts and perks, my bill is always much lower than I expect. I love the fashions and it is very rare that I walk out with out buying something. LOVE LOVE this store. Wouldn't shop anywhere else.

Date of experience: May 30, 2018

Thumbnail of user sonjae16
South Carolina
1 review
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February 24th, 2021

I have shopped at Catherines for years and years. I had about 50 pair of their knit pull on jeans that were so comfortable to wear. I thought I was ordering the same thing a few weeks ago and they sent me these pull on jeans, but they are not knit and the material is like sandpaper. I am so disappointed in the product that i don't intend to shop there anymore. I am not a customer who complains but these are beyond disgusting to me.

Date of experience: February 24, 2021

Thumbnail of user jeanettep216
Texas
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May 18th, 2023

When items are returned a few days late, they will not refund or ship items back to you items that you have already paid for NOR will they contact you that this is being done. They state it is their policy and it does not matter the circumstances (post office, etc.) that made it late. BEWARE! I will never shop with them in the future and I have shopped with them for 20 plus years.

Date of experience: May 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user jennifero691
Pennsylvania
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May 25th, 2021

Ordered $500 worth of clothing weeks ago. Order tracker states that items haven't shipped. After waiting on hold almost one hour with customer service, I was told they cannot cancel shipments "in process". Told them that was unacceptable. Was transferred to ‘supervisor' who told me no one could cancel my order, I would have to wait until it shipped and then send it back to them. Told her that was unacceptable. She hung up on me. The BBB needs to investigate this company, they are blatantly committing fraud.

Tip for consumers:
Do not order from this company

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Date of experience: May 25, 2021

Thumbnail of user leslieo187
New York
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February 22nd, 2023
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I purchased a wool coat which totaled $154.00. They said it was delivered but I never received it. When I contacted customer service they kept giving the run around. Worst experience ever and I never received my order nor did I get a refund. Do not buy from this company. They are not honest!

Tip for consumers:
Don’t use this company. They will cheat you and are not honest.

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Date of experience: February 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user kathleenc1828
California
1 review
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December 29th, 2022

Ordered item 11/29/22. Confirmation stated to be shipped 12/3/22. Never received. Never shipped. Contact Catherine's, wait until 12/24/2022, if not received contact them. Contacted again on 12/27/22. Replay: sent to warehouse 12/28/22, allow 20 days. Email of 12/29/22, refunded $15.75. I paid $23.41. They now state they never refund shipping. IT WAS NEVER SHIPPED. I want the item I ordered, I never requested a refund.

Tip for consumers:
That Catherine's forces customers to pay for Catherine's mistakes.

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Never received the item I ordered. They refuse to give me a full refund. Item still in their possession. Never shipped. They refuse to refund shipping fee that was not a service that was provided. I want the item I ordered. I will not pay for something never received.

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Date of experience: December 29, 2022

Thumbnail of user wendyb945
Florida
1 review
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January 18th, 2022

I have been a loyal customer for years in store and when they went online only.
BEWARE when purchasing from them. And make sure you read the fine print. If you need to return anything, you have a strict 60 days for returns, they don't care why. I even asked for store credit in lieu of a refund since I purchase from them often. She was rude and told me it wasn't going to happen. I won't be shopping with them ever again.

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Date of experience: January 18, 2022

Thumbnail of user glendaannevans
North Carolina
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July 26th, 2023

They charge you a $16.99 shipping fee and then they charge you another 10,99 service fee for returning an item and not exchanging it. This is one corrupt company do not spend your hard-earned money here they will take a third of your return. Not a happy but upset highly customer! PS The dress I got to wear to my grandson's wedding was irregular so this is why I sent it back. I was devastated. So I had to find another dress real fast. Still was not the one I wanted for his wedding but at the time I had no choice. It was a lot nicer than the one from Catherine and cost me half of what theirs was.

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user alisons164
Florida
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July 7th, 2021

Catherine's we once knew is no longer. It's such a shame and very disappointing. There is absolutely no customer service…no phone calls, emails take weeks to be answered (IF they ever do). Shipping is extortion…. 19.99 shipping for order that takes 4-6 WEEKS to receive if lucky…God forbid they make a mistake and send the wrong product! I ordered something back in March and STILL haven't resolved the issue.

I recommend disputing your charge with your credit card company if we can not get satisfaction through the company. That's the only way to get their attention.
Our local Sarasota store was excellent…EXCELLENT customer service, great product.
I will NEVER recommend this company again if it remains the way it currently is operated. Such a shame.

Tip for consumers:
Can not honestly give any stars in any category. If you have problems….dispute with your credit card company!

Date of experience: July 7, 2021

Thumbnail of user janetk739
New York
1 review
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May 3rd, 2021

Stay far away from this company I wished I read the reviews first. After a month of my order being placed I received my order with one of the items wrong. I now have to ship back the wrong item before they will ship out my correct item and that can take up to 5 weeks. Meanwhile I will have to pay for the item before I even receive it. No compensation for my trouble. Customer service is no help. I had called them 2 other times to check on this order and ask for a price adjustment since it did not ship. They would not make adjustments and the delivery was late.

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Date of experience: May 3, 2021

Thumbnail of user laurah1507
Pennsylvania
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April 13th, 2021

I used to love Catherine's. In the store and online. Since they merged they are no longer the Catherine's I knew. Two orders of mine are still not shipped, after two weeks. Talking to costumer service was a waste of time. I've sent an email, no response. I did cancel my Catherine's credit card, since I won't be shopping there again, glad I charged my MC instead. So disappointed.

Tip for consumers:
Do not be in a hurry, do not expect any costumer service. I would steer clear, as I will in the future.

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Shirts, pants, undergarments, sleepwear

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Date of experience: April 13, 2021

Thumbnail of user jenniferp1469
Texas
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June 15th, 2021

I have been a loyal shopper for 10+ years. Since they went to online only, the service is deplorable. I am now on my third week waiting for the order to ship. After holding for 35 mins to speak with someone, I was told I can't cancel the order until I get it and have to pay $10 to do it - and they had no insight into the status of the order. Done.

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Date of experience: June 15, 2021

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