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Forever21 has a rating of 1.8 stars from 971 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Forever21 most frequently mention customer service, store credit, and return policy problems. Forever21 ranks 371st among General Apparel sites.

  • Service
    167
  • Value
    143
  • Shipping
    142
  • Returns
    125
  • Quality
    136
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Top Positive Review

“Cute clothes for great prices!”

Mousy L.
1/19/21

I have found some of the most affordable clothes on Forever21.com. The site is easy to use and they often run sales. Shipping was relatively fast. The quality of the clothing isn't high quality, but it's acceptable and certainly a higher quality than many well known Chinese sites. I think for the price the quality is acceptable in most cases and even great in some. I would very much recommend this website.

Date of experience: 1/15/21
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Top Critical Review

“Package undeliverable”

Jody B.
5/31/24

I was told that my package was undeliverable because I had given them the wrong address however they had the right address and when I called them they gave me the ran around and when I did a chat, they kept asking me the same questions over and over and over. So now I don't have my package and they took my money.

Date of experience: 5/31/24
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Thumbnail of user jeanec
Costa Rica
1 review
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March 22nd, 2014

I bought some clothes way back in December 25, and in got "shipped" in January.
As per their tracking it says that my product was delivered but never received it. I contacted them and asked them where is my purchase and I asked either they refund me or send me my product. They do not respond to follows up and after 2 months saying that they are not refunding me because it was delivered...

Grr... I have contacted my bank and I will campaign to make sure that these people doesn't pull this scam ever again.

Date of experience: March 22, 2014

Thumbnail of user marian76
New York
1 review
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August 14th, 2018

I made an order online and i never received my order, it was 141 dollars and they sent it to me thru fedex, they said that they delivered the order which is no true, has been 5 month ago since that, now they are telling me they cant do anything about it because it has passed 4 month, like its my fault, they never tried to contact me, or email me or whatever it was me calling every monday so now i just lost my 141 dollars, never again forever 21, i am going to sue them.!

Date of experience: August 14, 2018

Thumbnail of user katiem12
Ireland
1 review
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October 28th, 2014

I LOVE forever21! Never shopping in penney's again! Forever21 prices slightly more expensive but much better quality! Its my new favourite shop, my clothes from there have being in the washing machine and dryer so many times and still look like new! Bought E80 worth of clothing online last week. Even though there was a bank holiday the package still reached me within 5working days, FREE shipping, excellent service. Very happy customer :)

Date of experience: May 13, 2013

Thumbnail of user sakshis5
India
1 review
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June 15th, 2017

Placed my order a month before and than got a email stating it has been cancelled. Such bad service they have. U hv no gurantee of receiving your product after ordering. I m really very much disappointed

Date of experience: June 15, 2017

Thumbnail of user christinep75
Alabama
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 20th, 2017

The order with them has been a mess. After ordering, the package didn't arrive for 3 weeks. I wanted to make sure it arrived before Christmas. They told me my only recourse was to reorder the package and pay for it again. So I did that only because it was a Christmas gift. And if I wanted a refund for the package that didn't arrive, I needed to fill out a complicated affidavit that it didn't arrive. But then both packages did arrive, so I sent one back (you HAVE to mail it, even though the return store is 5 miles from my house) and they gave me a partial refund. When I called to inquire, they told me that the refund was pending as all items weren't scanned. Three weeks later still only a partial refund and they are saying that not all items were shipped back to them, but they were. I've wasted SO much time on this. Customer service agents are friendly, but ultimately unhelpful and have wasted a ton of time. Will NEVER shop here again.

Date of experience: January 20, 2017

Thumbnail of user lourdesd3
Florida
1 review
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February 3rd, 2017

Went to Florida Mall shopping with friends. The other stores we went to had music playing; however, the music at Forever 21 was so loud we could not talk with each other or enjoy the visit. Sadly we had to leave. I'm wondering if this is intentional to keep customers out so the staff can party?

Date of experience: February 3, 2017

Thumbnail of user hollyb18
Illinois
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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June 12th, 2018

Been waiting for my shipment. Every time I call, they say itll be there today. (This has happened 4 times in the last 10 days). Yesterday, they told me that if it wasnt there by the end of the day, they would finally do something. I spent the hour in the phone with them today. Guess what they did? Told me itll be there today. They wont let me cancel the order, either, so Im stuck in Forever 21 hell.

Date of experience: June 12, 2018

Thumbnail of user judithg621
Mississippi
1 review
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December 31st, 2022
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I ordered a size 24 and what I got is about third of the size I need. When I attempted a return I was informed it was not returnable because it was a "Final Sale Item" a fact that was not noted in original order. There is no way listed but a physical address to contact company.

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I will never use it again.

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Date of experience: December 31, 2022

Thumbnail of user victoriag42
Texas
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March 23rd, 2017

Usually shopped at forever 21 every single weekend. Spending money every single time. Today went in with my three year old daughter who needed the restroom. The "manager" says," she can go next door. Store policy is restrooms are not for public nor customers." Well hell I'll be shopping next door to then. Pretty sad that the store can't cater to customers and make the place comfortable while we keep them employed. Notice how I started with the word shopped. Never going back to that place.

Date of experience: March 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user sherryp82
Canada
1 review
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March 28th, 2019

I ordered 2 dresses over 2 months ago. I filled out the return slip and sent it to the address they said to return it to. They received it because I tracked it. When I call to see why I never received a dress in a different size that I wanted they say they have no record of my purchase. I got the order number from my email even. Nope nothing shows up. Oh what's your last digits of bank card u used. The girl on the phone says nope not showing anything. Everytime I phone we need the order number. We need bank card last digits used. Sorry no record of it. I guess I am out a dress.It is gone to a different address for returns and there is no way with their returns to find out. I tell them and I could give them my post office tracking but they don't care.Not playing their return games anymore it's a scam.

Date of experience: March 28, 2019

Thumbnail of user teem21
California
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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February 13th, 2018

I live in Southern California so my orders typically come with in 2 to 4 days.
They have never not sent something. It has always been as described. It is helpful to read all the specs for each item, such as "light or heavy weight" "fits true to size" or "runs small or runs large". I also pay attention to where items were made. Stuff made in china is more likely to have that weird chemical smell I have noticed. I try to only by things made in America because they'll be higher quality and not smell weird because of laws and regulations here. Anyways, its really easy to exchange items, because i have 3 brick-and-mortar Forever 21s storefronts in my city who will refund or exchange online orders.

Date of experience: February 12, 2018

Thumbnail of user samg64
Illinois
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
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January 29th, 2016

F21 has been one of my favorite places to shop since my preteens. They always have cute and trendy clothes, and you usually get what you pay for (sweaters tend to be on the itchy side, thin fabric, etc). However I purchased a pair of black booties from there for $20 and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned! Still my go-to pair of shoes to this day. The only downside to their clothes is that a lot of the tags say "hand wash" or even "do not wash" which can be disasterous if you put them through a harsh cycle. Just remember to read the tags and expect that they won't last forever, being fairly low quality.

Date of experience: January 29, 2016

Thumbnail of user lateshap
Maryland
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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September 25th, 2017

This experience has been the worse. I purchased 15 bathing suits in June and sent 12 back because they didn't work for me. I sent the 12 back thinking I was gonna get my money back. They sent an email stating that they were final sale items and that they had to send them back to me. I was upset but I said ok cool what do you all need from me. They said I need you to pay shipping and handling and I haven't received them YET. And btw it's the end of September. At this point I want my money back. The summer is gone now

Date of experience: September 25, 2017

Thumbnail of user amirahb
Virginia
3 reviews
6 helpful votes
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July 2nd, 2012

Love this store with a passion. Everything i order is the same as it is on the screen. I love the trendy styles. Im always buying a new shirt or bag from here. Accessories are always worth the price. Love it!. NOW here is the down fall the pants. I cant shop here for pants. They simple aren't long enough. Being 5'11 with curves comes back to hurt me :( yes the have plus sizes but the length DOESN'T i repeat DOESN'T cover it. Other than that its still a good store

Date of experience: July 2, 2012

Thumbnail of user rosalindc2
South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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February 3rd, 2017

Its takes "forever" to get your money back its not my fault USPS left it on my patio where visitor and tenant walk pass while I'm at work and someone stole it I did what they asked now I'm getting the run around for my money. They just lost a great customer because now I'm not shopping at forever 21 period. No way don't do it I'm telling y'all

Date of experience: February 3, 2017

Thumbnail of user oliyahw
Florida
1 review
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July 5th, 2017

Just terrrible cutomer service. Honestly, I almost never want to shop there again. I paid for priority mail Next Day Saver, and they assured my I'd receive it within one day. Well that was July 1st. I contacted fedex and they still haven't got any updates as to where my package is. Everytime I call Forever 21 they give me the run around. Hopefully I can receive a shipping refund because this is definitely not what I paid 20 dollars extra for. I will never shop online with them again.

Date of experience: July 5, 2017

Thumbnail of user nubial
Florida
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November 25th, 2016

We went to the store and asked someone about black friday deals and an employee told us it was 21% off the entire store so we looked around and found lots of clothing and waited in a 20 minute line only for the lady to tell us the offer ended at 11am so there were no more deals end of story dont go to forever 21 on black friday!

Date of experience: November 25, 2016

Thumbnail of user aliyahb
North Carolina
5 reviews
27 helpful votes
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July 7th, 2013

The quality can be somewhat cheap but most clothes have decent to high end quality for the price. I'd say Forever21 is in my top 5 sites that have super trendy but affordable clothes. I don't know what I'd do without Forever21 & I especially love shopping on their website because the selection is much wider and I can find cuter things that people I know don't really wear. There shipping (I think it says 5-7) almost always gets to be on the 7th day, which stinks but it's worth it. Also, beware of their return policy. You will never get your money back, even if you have every receipt, tag, and original form of payment. You will only ever get store credit or an exchange if you don't like an item. So if you're not sure you like it, don't buy it unless you're okay with getting only Forever21 credit back.

Date of experience: July 7, 2013

Thumbnail of user ginal28
Texas
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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December 12th, 2016

Forever 21 never disappoints me, their clothes are always so cute and they always ship on time unlike some other stores. I've never had a problem with them, I honestly love their clothes so much and I will always be a loyal customer to them. I think forever 21 deserves more than 5 stars because they are so amazing.

Date of experience: December 11, 2016

Thumbnail of user rainw
Georgia
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
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November 8th, 2015

There clothes are really good and cute. The workers are really nice and willing to help you on getting stuff. They'll do stuff for you and they give good fashion advice. The reason why they get stars instead of 5 is because they don't give you your money back. They'll give it back in a gift card, but not cash. If you order online they will, but not at the store.

Date of experience: November 8, 2015

Thumbnail of user rushv3
California
1 review
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August 20th, 2017

I had a coupon for 15 dollars off because of my Forever 21 credit card. I earned it and the coupon doesn't work. I have been calling for 1 week now they keep telling me that they would get back to me same day. They never do. I called Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. I asked for a supervisor and they said they would call me back in 1 hour. They never called me ever or emailed me. They are a bunch of pieces of $#*!s. Screw them!

Date of experience: August 20, 2017

Thumbnail of user christopherm158
Colorado
1 review
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December 7th, 2017

I had ordered a top online on October 31,2017. My order on their tracking application stated that I should have received my order November 17,2017. It is now December 7,2017 and have not received anything. I Called customer service December 7th, to track my order, the representative told me that my order had been returned and I did not receive any notification or updates on their online order tracker regarding any returns. The online website where you are able to track your order is not helpful at all! The item was returned November 30,2017 at their LA warehouse, and it's been 7 days the representative over the phone (James) told that it should only take 3 business days from the time the package was returned (Nov. 30) to now (Dec. 7). There's a reason why "Forever" is their brand title, and that is because they take "Forever"!

Date of experience: December 7, 2017

Thumbnail of user annf121
California
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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December 27th, 2018

I buy a lot of items from F21s website. A lot of the times, I'm very happy with what I receive. HOWEVER, I have received items that are far off the size it says it is. For example, I bought jeans and bought my waist size but when I received them, they were 3 sizes bigger! It's final sale so I can't return it but I ripped off. I didn't get what I ordered, yet I'm stuck with it. They need to improve on their sizing. Also, their website sometimes doesn't work when you try to do a review. Nothing happens with you hit "submit"... maybe that's why some items don't have any reviews, cause it's so hard to leave them.

Date of experience: December 27, 2018

Thumbnail of user jeramaym
California
1 review
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January 3rd, 2016

Well I had two separate shipments cause I realized I forgot to buy something. So they both conformed my order was coming, then 1 week and a half later, one of my orders came, and since the other order was shoes which was another one of my orders, I thought it would take longer. Oh no, I ordered this on black friday, since christmas I still haven't received it. Then I called customer service and checked online and they canceled it for me and still haven't refunded back my money!

Date of experience: January 3, 2016

Thumbnail of user jeffreyh134
Arizona
1 review
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May 7th, 2018

Get too many unwanted emails from the forever21.com mail server. Called to ask for it to stop to no avail. Was given an address to forward screenshots, address was not valid. This cony has 0 social responsibility. I've never shopped there before and fornever will.

Date of experience: May 7, 2018

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