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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 370th among General Apparel sites.

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    167
  • Value
    143
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    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 kathym140
Canada
17 reviews
73 helpful votes
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March 20th, 2017

Forever 21 has cheap clothes and not always so cheap prices, clothes are made average they are certainly not excellent quality, site is easy to use and had no problems online or with shipping.

Like the jewelry, its pretty and reasonable cost, but some of the tops are awful, too short and made of rayon, now it fits my cat! (Barely)

Clothes were better made ten yrs ago.

Date of experience: March 20, 2017

Thumbnail of user rebekahm1
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 8th, 2013

I've always gone to this site in search of cute clothes at a decent bargain. The prices range from dirt cheap to average, but keep in mind that the same goes for the quality.

However, the most frustrating thing is their shipping processing time and of course, their customer service.

I've had it take up to six days just to process an order that was supposed to be on two day shipping, and that's not including the actual shipping time. I also had an order where some of the items purchased never came, although it said they were shipped, and after waiting for them to come I contacted customer service and was told that they had been out of stock even though they were in stock when the order was placed.

On top of that, the customer service gives you the sense that they really don't care and are not willing to do much at all to help you.

Although most of my experiences with this site have been good, my recent ones have begun to make me rethink my opinion.

Date of experience: December 8, 2013

Thumbnail of user jb491
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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August 15th, 2018

I tried to return an item at a store that was 100% returnable. The store refused to take item back. When I called customer service, the rep told me to send back to warehouse and they would cover charge as I had wasted my time at the store. I followed her instructions and sent receipt of shipping in bag like I was told to do. Make a long story short, they are refusing to honor said information and refund my shipping cost. There isn't any record of rep saying this to me. I have called multiple times, begging anyone to listen to recorded tapes. I am beyond disgusted and dissatisfied with this company. Don't order anything from this company!

Date of experience: August 15, 2018

Thumbnail of user arin18
Ohio
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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October 31st, 2022
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I ordered this beautiful mini dress. Black with white neck white end of the sleeves. Washed it once following the care instructions to the letter only to find out the black fabric dyed and completely ruined the white parts. Contacted customer service and they said the don't do returns of used products. Contacted them again and they told me to send an email with pictures and explaining the situation and someone would get back to me from 3 to 5 business days with a resolution. They blocked my account and no matter what I do I can't access the app or the website. I basically lost my money in a dress I only got to wear ONCE. Horrible and disgusting. Nobody ever got back to me.

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Pair of boots.

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Date of experience: October 31, 2022

Thumbnail of user spencerm40
Philippines
7 reviews
59 helpful votes
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June 27th, 2018

I had always loved Forever 21's clothes. They have the cutest tank tops and accessories. But shopping online is a nightmare. Their site is so damn slow during the sales period. And let's talk about the shipping, standard IS NOT standard. My order arrived in 4 weeks and not within 7 working days.

Date of experience: June 27, 2018

Thumbnail of user ele450
Greece
1 review
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October 18th, 2015

I was very reluctant in my first purchase reading other customer reviews and the low price of the clothes, but everything i have ordered so far are true to size and have good quality.The delivery service is excellent as well, i live in greece and the items arrive to me within one week max. I would recommend the plus size section to everyone who seeks an affordable and flattering item.

Date of experience: October 18, 2015

Thumbnail of user jennifers1066
Canada
5 reviews
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October 18th, 2019

I've been shopping at Forever 21 for forever and their selections at their stores have been going downhill so I ordered online. Some of the items arrived totally fine, and then other items were a disaster. This one sweater I got smells like B. O which is so gross and should not happen when you shop online with them.

Date of experience: October 16, 2019

Thumbnail of user maggies20
Pennsylvania
1 review
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August 22nd, 2015

GIVE IT A TRY!
I have been shopping at Forever 21 for a couple of years now and I have not one complaint. I have bought a little over 45 items online for an unbelievably great price in the past month. They may be perceived as cheap but even their $7.90 jeans are pretty good quality. Their return service is great and even if their guidelines say they wont accept a clothing article, odds are they will. Their $3.80 t shirts are soft and totally worth buying 5... or 10... might as well buy all the colors In and online stores both are great for people looking for a great clothing with a small budget. You receive your online shipping order on time and free returns in store. I totally recommend this store to every one, considering it is half my closet. My friends and family also love and never had a problem with this store.

Tip for consumers:
Be sure to use online coupons! They are a money and life saver!

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Date of experience: August 22, 2015

Thumbnail of user addist
Canada
1 review
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December 8th, 2016

I am very pleased with the package I received from my order at forever 21 canada. I ordered three pairs of heels and everything came within five days no mistakes the shoes fit perfectly and are beautiful

Date of experience: December 7, 2016

Thumbnail of user jessl66
Australia
1 review
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December 6th, 2017

Do not order from this website! I made this mistake. You get clothes alright but the quality is horrendous. It basically falls apart when you put it on, the material seems to be cardboard, buttons fall off, etc. Tried to send it back and they refuse to send me a return label. I have called and emailed and I keep getting the same automatic response, please wait a week I am already waiting 2 months for a return label I understand that it is cheap but this cr*p is honestly not worth a penny!

Date of experience: December 6, 2017

Thumbnail of user srir23
Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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April 22nd, 2018

Don't buy from Forever21 for these reasons:
1. Clothes don't last beyond a couple of washes.
2. No returns after 30 days
3. No exchange after 30 days
4. Stupid return policy - 1 month no exceptions so can't buy ahead for a birthday as you can't return or exchange.
5. Managment escalation is useless
6. The employees are useless.
7. No help at store, too busy stocking than wanting to help you, what is important, sale or stocking?
8. Long line at Cashier as Management is too stupid to put more people on CASH

Date of experience: April 22, 2018

Thumbnail of user cedrict22
New York
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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December 2nd, 2022

I never receive my package. They are using Lasership shipping method who has 1500 bad reviews of stolen and missing packages. Forever 21 doesn't help, they are just saying that they will investigate and take 2 weeks. See Lasership reviews: https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/lasership.com. Don't buy from them.

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Date of experience: December 2, 2022

Thumbnail of user colleenb100
North Carolina
1 review
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August 8th, 2018

Do not spend your money here. God forbid an order ever goes wrong, the customer service is terrible. The phone system is flawed, the only option is to wait until being transferred to an actual human (which defeats the entire purpose of an automated system). Any other option you choose hangs up on you! Their email response system claims to respond within 24 hours, they don't, I'm currently still waiting for a response, it's been 2 days. Now, when I finally did get through to discuss why my order was randomly cancelled (they claim I put an incorrect name down as stated on my credit card, WHICH I DIDN'T) they said the promotional period for my 40% off coupon had expired and they would reprocess it but only at full price. REALLY? NO THANKS. I'll shop somewhere else. Had I been able to reach you this would have been resolved same day. Terrible terrible terrible. Never shopping here again.

Date of experience: August 8, 2018

Thumbnail of user pamf37
New Hampshire
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 15th, 2017

Someone placed a fraudulent order under my account online for Forever 21. There was clearly a ship to address in another state. I contacted them and told them to intercept the order as this was fraud. They refused to assist at all. I had to contact the police at the shipping address as well go through the hassle of getting a new credit card. If you order from them online, Good luck because they could care less. Your credit card is absolutely not secure!

Date of experience: December 15, 2017

Thumbnail of user meganr9
Canada
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
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March 15th, 2015

Based on my last experience with purchasing clothing online I was a little wary. I ordered 3 dresses with forever 21 as I know them to be a reputable company. I ordered three dresses and because I bought over $60 of merchandise shipping was free. I live in Central Ontario and made my order on a Sunday, so it was processed the next day. 2 days later it was shipped and I had received within 3 days of my purchase. Impeccable speed. 2 of the dresses fit fantastic - I'm a smaller build with large hips so I was worried about size, but they supply a good chart for reference - but the third was a little big in the bust. I didn't want to tailor it and mess it up so I took it into the retail store about 40 minutes away from me. They gave me store credit in the amount I purchased it at, which I then used again to buy a different dress online plus accessories. Still had to pay for shipping but honestly, best online shopping experience ever. Definitely recommended!

Tip for consumers:
The sizes are pretty normal based on what you would usually purchase but take a look at the size chart just in case.

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Date of experience: March 15, 2015

Thumbnail of user duyenn7
Oklahoma
1 review
2 helpful votes
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December 27th, 2018

Do not order anything from them... You'll lose your money. They shipped me an empty envelope. I tried calling them, had to wait for 40 minutes before I got an agent telling me that I'd have to complete an affidavit that they'll email to me and it'll take 24-48 hours to email. That was 2 weeks ago, no affidavit ever come thru my email. So my daughter never got the Christmas present she asked for.

Date of experience: December 27, 2018

Thumbnail of user lorenam10
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 10th, 2016

Word of advice to all who shop at Forever 21 online, never again! There return policy sucks, they will not credit you or exchange for the correct size plus you will have to eat the shipping costs to return any items after they tell you that they will exchange them then they don't! Their CSR's on the phone barely speak English and are rude as heck! Never again, I will not give that store my dime ever!

Date of experience: December 10, 2016

Thumbnail of user ashleym1162
New Jersey
18 reviews
3 helpful votes
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December 22nd, 2021
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I love accessories whether that's jewelry, bags, or hair accessories and one place I love to shop for accessories is Forever 21. I've been looking for a sherpa bucket hat for a while now and found this really cute one here, it fits me really nice, good quality, and comes in multiple colors.

Date of experience: December 22, 2021

Thumbnail of user aniecef
Texas
37 reviews
196 helpful votes
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March 8th, 2012

So with forever 21 the bottom sizes are different but they have size charts that help you with that. The items that I ordered got here on the estimated arrival date and they were packaged very nicely and efficiently. No need for a large box if the clothes can fit in a small bag. I liked that a lot. And the clothes are VERY VERY cheap especially if you catch a sale. I bought three bottoms, two shirts and three dresses for $49. So yeah forever 21 is SO worth it and shopping online is convenient instead of traveling to one that isn't in your city.

Date of experience: March 8, 2012

Thumbnail of user trutht7
Virginia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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April 12th, 2016

Yes, the clothes are sometimes attractive and affordable but they are poorly made. Also, if you purchase from the store- you can not return. The main reason I'm reviewing is because of the awful return policy. If you buy online- you can return to the warehouse in LA which costs a lot in the first place! Be aware that even once they receive the return they wait 2-3 weeks to process it and another 1-2 billing cycles to return the money. That is ridiculous! I will never again purchase from a company that will take my money for payment then hold on to it as long as they choose before returning it. AND don't bother calling customer service! They are trained little puppets, telling lies and beating around the bush.

Date of experience: April 12, 2016

Thumbnail of user kimberleeo
Maine
10 reviews
11 helpful votes
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November 30th, 2015

I shop here for my daughter and I'm always so excited about the prices. The way teens are in and out of trendy styles, it's hard to keep up. At Forever21 it's not so hard on ya pocketbook. OK, I'll admit it, I love buying shoes and jewelry for myself too!

Date of experience: November 30, 2015

Thumbnail of user briannas2
Virginia
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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November 17th, 2012

I ordered six items from Forever21.com about a month ago and just got my package two days ago. Very slow shipping in my experiences. On too of that they failed to send me one item which is aggravating and when I called their customer service (they were very friendly) the girl said that it was out of stock when I ordered it so I will get a refund. They failed to educate me on this at the times placed the order which is very strange and not right. It is back in stock now so I feel as if I should still get it but whatever. I rather shop in store for forever 21 so you can actually see what you're getting and the quality.

Date of experience: November 17, 2012

Thumbnail of user jaedab
Georgia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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May 1st, 2017

I won't be ordering online from forever 21 ever again. I ordered from charlotte russe a day AFTER forever 21 and my order got here just four days later. I ordered a shirt and sandals from forever 21 and the date keeps being pushed back to be delivered to me. I need these items so i have something to wear after moving and losing most of my clothing and shoes. Needless to say, i am not impressed at all with this service and you will not catch me dead ordering from this place online again. I really hope the shipping and delivering thing gets handled because it's the worst compared to other stores right now.

Date of experience: May 1, 2017

Thumbnail of user triciaz
California
1 review
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January 14th, 2014

I ordered some boots online as a gift for my niece for Christmas. Unfortunately, she didn't like them so we tried to return them at the local store, but was told that they have to be mailed back to the company. So, I forked out the additional money to return them via mail, and was then told via e-mail that the sales were considered "final" (for reasons unknown), they won't refund my money or even give store credit at this point, and if I want the merchandise back, I need to pay them even more money for shipping to send it back to me! Unbelievable return policy! Will never shop here again and recommend that you don't either.

Date of experience: January 14, 2014

Thumbnail of user sherryw42
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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November 28th, 2017

I ordered a jacket on line, it was listed for $15.00. When I checked my confirmation email it showed $29.90. I called customer service and her excuse was that prices suddenly change on the website so by the time I added it to my cart and hit the submit button it could of changed. What the heck is that! I've never heard of that before. Needless to say I will not be ordering from them again.

Date of experience: November 28, 2017

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