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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 maryamb3
New York
1 review
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June 16th, 2018

I have to get my clothes exchanged for a smaller size, customer service rep was as robotic as she could be, no empathy, Im a vip member coz I order online, needed a return shipping label and she was as least concerned as anyone could be. Hire ppl who actually want to work with you and for Gods sake dont be as cheap as your prices when it comes to customer service.

Date of experience: June 16, 2018

Thumbnail of user allyw1
Canada
1 review
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December 25th, 2011

I ordered several items from forever 21 and they all came in less then 1 week! :D <3
The only thing that i didnt really like was the quality but forever 21 is pretty cheap so... you get what you pay for :P

Date of experience: December 25, 2011

Thumbnail of user johns1290
Texas
1 review
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May 2nd, 2016

Never order anything via express shipping. Took 6 business days in order for the product to reach me. Paid $16.95 for the order which was over half the amount of the actual product. Called in to get a refund on the shipping along with the item because we ended up going into the store and buying it again be cause it did not make it here within the time frame we needed it. When we called in the gentleman told me that it take 24 to 48 to ship and then another 2-3 business days after it is shipped... what kind of $17 express shipping is that?! I will never be using Forever21 again because of the service we received

Date of experience: May 2, 2016

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California
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December 5th, 2015

On 12/2/15 Forever 21 sold me a damaged cardigan (receipt # 6008-05-*******). I contacted Forever 21 customer service department, and was told that although the merchandise was sold to me damaged, they are unable to accept returns if tags are not attached. This is consumer fraud and evidently the standardized corporate policy of Forever 21. I have photographs of the 5 rows of beads torn off the $49.99 cardigan they fraudulently sold me, including my receipt.

Date of experience: December 5, 2015

Thumbnail of user leahs
Mexico
5 reviews
12 helpful votes
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April 18th, 2014

I've ordered from this site 2 times and was very pleased each time. I think the best thing about forever 21 is that they offer really cute clothes at affordable prices. The quality isn't all that great for some shirts but for under 10 dollars, it's way more than a bargain. I love this site and I think it's perfect for college women who want to dress stylish for less. I actually prefer online shopping because I find much cuter clothes and I don't have to deal with snotty employees (not that I ever have). But to summarize: cute clothes, cheap prices. I think for us women that's a perfect combination.

Date of experience: April 18, 2014

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Pennsylvania
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November 24th, 2013

Forever 21 has some really good items, and some not so great items. Thus, it's necessary to either try items on in store, or to really carefully read the measurements and reviews! I am kind of an ultra-cheapskate so I only buy their on-sale items XD However, I've never been disappointed in a purchase that I made from forever 21. Just make sure to hang dry the shirts you buy from there so that they don't shrink! Also, don't buy the shoes, as I've heard that they break easily. But I have bought many nice sweaters, skirts, jackets, and dresses from there that have all held up quite nicely. :)

Date of experience: November 24, 2013

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Indiana
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October 13th, 2023

Took my daughter in to buy clothes for her birthday. We were told the fitting rooms were closed and she couldn't try on anything. It was still 2 hours before the store closes. No worries tho we went to another store and bought 3 shirts, 2 pairs of jeans and some accessories for her. Will never set foot in that store again.

Date of experience: October 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user ashleyb1584
New Jersey
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June 1st, 2022

I repeat DO NOT shop here especially online. I ordered about $150 on clothes and I didn't receive them. Lasership was the shipping company and they claimed they delivered the package but I did not receive my package at all. I was home when they said they delivered it, I even have cameras all around my house and there was no lasership employee at my doorstep. Forever 21 took the carriers side and said that they delivered it when I contacted customer service. Now they won't provide me with a refund because the carrier that has the worst reviews by many people that have the same experience from other companies affiliated with lasership. It's horrible that the customer isn't right anymore, I'm not trying to steal, I'm just trying to get what I paid for or I want my money back. It's okay though karma is present and it will come back around. They have lost all business with me and I will NEVER shop here again.

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Date of experience: June 1, 2022

Thumbnail of user destinyl10
Missouri
1 review
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January 13th, 2019

I ordered a few things and paid for 5 to 7 day shipping about 2 weeks ago and it won't be here for like 4 days so I recommend in store pick up because you probably won't get your shipping payment back when you didn't pay for it to ship so long.

Date of experience: January 13, 2019

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Oregon
1 review
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September 10th, 2021

Truly the very very worse customer service I have ever experienced. I will never ever shop here again! I literally got scammed from them, I'm so thankful I used PayPal when I order online otherwise I would have just been out 50 bucks (but order never shipped even though they claimed it did) and of course customer service never got back to me the 4 times I tried to get things sorted. Thank you PayPal for doing forever 21s job. Hideous

Tip for consumers:
Do not use online shopping buyer beware! And if you do make sure you pay with Paypal because they protected me otherwise I would have been out 50 bucks

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Couldn't use anything I ordered, they refused to send it

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Date of experience: September 10, 2021

Thumbnail of user lynno11
New York
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May 25th, 2017

They shipped my item without requesting signature and fedex left my package outside and was stolen. Then they say an investigation will take 8-10 business days. I go ahead and reorder something I need by tomorrow and again they made no changes to my address as I requested nor did they waive my overnight fee! Everything you ask they respond with "Regrettably" and I'm like "What DO you do for customers besides take our money"? Smh

Date of experience: May 25, 2017

Thumbnail of user megana11
California
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May 9th, 2016

I ordered a $40 item to get free shipping over 30$. The ONLY shipping available that I HAD to chose was priority shipping for $12. I looked on their faw site and Google and found no answered. Placed the order hoping they'd help the next day. They refused to fix it or refund me. Saying it's because it went to a PO BOX and not a street address. I even escalated to a supervisor. I said I was gonna return my stuff then and they were fine with losing me as a customer.

Date of experience: May 9, 2016

Thumbnail of user giulias5
Arizona
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July 22nd, 2016

I requested to live chat online with a representative. [Melody. DC] was who I was assigned. They were very condescending, very rude, had to send multiple messages and question marks to receive an answer, and not helpful at all. Did not try to solve my problem at all until I asked to speak to someone higher up. Since I was not getting the help I needed from the live chat, I decided to call while still on the chat, when I called what I heard just made me even more mad. The whole time while on the phone call I heard people laughing loudly in the background, made me uncomfortable, as if they were laughing at me or other customers they were helping that were having issues and calling to get their problems solved. Doesn't seem to be a serious business at all. Will not step foot or shop online at forever 21 again, the lack of respect I got from this company is absurd.

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Date of experience: July 22, 2016

Thumbnail of user danas64
Virginia
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September 13th, 2016

I paid 19.95 for overnight shipping and received it 5 days later. It was a boys bathing suit that looked very provocative and came after his pool party, therefore I did not need it then!. They would not give me back my overnight shipping and would not let me return or exchange product. So they stole $36.70 from me

Date of experience: September 13, 2016

Thumbnail of user mg27
Germany
3 reviews
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March 24th, 2014

Fortunately, I have only have wonderful experience from F21 online. Far better at times than going to the store if you don't want a huge crowd. I always find something there and it's so cheap. I love the flash sales online too.

Date of experience: March 24, 2014

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Hawaii
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January 5th, 2023

Two of my packages were stolen by the carriers (Ontrac in our neighborhood is horrible) they were christmas gifts and I spent a lot. I told Forever21 this and they told me they submitted a claim and to wait a MONTH to come back and get a refund after everything was processed. I come back with even extra time for them to do this and today they tell me "It was never filed", OK What!? Now I am being told to wait another month because of their mess up. The customer service online is really bad and my experience with this whole thing just took a lot out of me and my money that I do not have to spare. There is way more to the customer service story. I would suggest not buying online, if something happens to your package, they will give you the run around to not give you a refund. I am done with this company.

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Date of experience: January 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user tims65
Canada
1 review
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August 28th, 2014

Want to send a gift-card? This is the company to AVOID at all costs: Unreliable, unresponsive, uncaring, and a shipping department that is totally confused. Even after telephone and written complaints there is no response from customer service or QualControl. DO NOT purchase gift cards here. (T. Sly, Toronto)

Tip for consumers:
I resent giving even ONE star! Can we award cow patties instead?

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Date of experience: August 28, 2014

Thumbnail of user saram962
California
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December 13th, 2021

I called to inquire about my $300 order only to be helped by the rudest and incompetent customer service representative. He had no answers and he could care less about how upset I was. He did nothing to apologize for the inconvenience. Forever 21 has lost a loyal customer!

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Don't

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I didn't receive anything from my order.

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Date of experience: December 13, 2021

Thumbnail of user pratimag1
India
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October 19th, 2015

I had a really bad experience after ordering. It says 1 -2 business days but the shipment wasn't released even after a week. Took almost 10 days for stupid paper work and after that shipping took even more time. Pathetic service. I did constant follow but they have no idea about their own store policy... $#*!ty customer care executives. Have no regard for customer concern..

Date of experience: October 19, 2015

Thumbnail of user adriannaf2
Canada
8 reviews
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June 15th, 2018

Ive ordered from forever 21 website on 2 separate occasions. Both occasions it was a value close to $200. The shipping is dumb fast. I ordered on a Monday and got my clothes literally the next day! Quality varies. Depending on what you buy but overall I have no complaints. Although I think if I was plus size i'd have a hard time shopping here. A lot of the clothes come in small to medium. Would be better to go in store if youre plus size.

Date of experience: June 15, 2018

Thumbnail of user tanyam37
Indiana
1 review
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January 25th, 2017

The customer service is a TERRIBLE. They have minimal information to answer your questions with, and every time you call back the story is different. NOT pleased at all, and will not be using their site again.
I placed an order, only to find three hours later that it had been cancelled by them. The email claimed that I had been contacted and given five days to respond, but since I had not, they had gone ahead and cancelled the order

Date of experience: January 25, 2017

Thumbnail of user mw35
Pennsylvania
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August 19th, 2014

I agree with other posts... return policy stinks. They've happy to take your money but don't tell you the policy before you purchase something. To further add to the situation, they are rude. Stay away from this store, especially the one at Holyoke Mall on Mass. They could care less about the consumer's happiness. First and last visit to this company except to use the store credit they gave me.

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Date of experience: August 19, 2014

Thumbnail of user elenap15
Illinois
2 reviews
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June 13th, 2016

I didn't receive my package until 2 weeks after the "return must be postmarked by..." date, so I physically wasn't able to try things on and return things before the return deadline. Yet the store won't honor my return! Worst customer service ever. Will never shop here again and I advise others to avoid if they value being respected as a customer.

Date of experience: June 13, 2016

Thumbnail of user lucys21
California
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July 22nd, 2014

No returns. I bought a shirt online, not on sale not final sale warning. I did not use a discount other than free shipping. This item did not say final sale when i paid and reviewed my order but upon arrival on the receipt it says final sale. Most of their clothes are different sizes and oversized so I cannot be guaranteed a small is actually a sm and not a large. Never ever buy online. I will avoid the store as well for a horrible no return policy!

Date of experience: July 22, 2014

Thumbnail of user danieller134
Pennsylvania
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April 24th, 2019

My order was supposed to be delivered yesterday, I have been hung up on by 6 different customer service representatives, I have been asking for a manager for over 2.5 hours and they have been busy online, I've been told that the representatives have other customers so I can not wait to chat with a manger, I have also been told the manager will tell me the same thing the representative just told me, I was also told that the period for "expected shipping" goes for 3 more days so I should contact them back on Saturday. I called the store and they told me it wont be there until next week. Worst experience ever!

Date of experience: April 24, 2019

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