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ModCloth has a rating of 2.0 stars from 301 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about ModCloth most frequently mention customer service, return policy, and store credit problems. ModCloth ranks 1742nd among Women's Clothing sites.

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Thumbnail of user janicet38
Singapore
1 review
5 helpful votes
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August 9th, 2017

I was actually a long-time Modcloth customer, for well over a decade, when I recently had to mail back a couple of expensive -- but shoddy-quality -- bags from my order. I mailed back my returns (completely unused, tags all on, etc) within a reasonable timeframe (yes, I do have a life), but obviously I have no control over the mail and how fast things are sent internationally.

Some time later I got an email from Modcloth saying they'd received my returns outside of their timeframe, and were not going to refund me anything. So I was essentially forced to not only forfeit the items I'd originally purchased, but also the high cost of return postage (those bags were heavy).

As a long-time, repeat buyer at ModCloth, having literally spent thousands of dollars over the years, I was incredibly disappointed and sad that no compromise or leeway was offered me, nor attempt made to offset my loss. Even a token "How about a measly 10% off voucher for your next purchase" would have been something. But despite my voicing my feelings to them more than once, the lovely Modcloth rep just kept saying "Too bad!" and even "I hope you have a wonderful day!"

Nice. I will NEVER purchase from Modcloth again. Considering the original reason for my returns -- the shoddy quality -- they are really just NOT worth it.

*** UPDATE -- Having read my review, a ModCloth rep assisted in rectifying the situation by providing a refund, and also explaining corporate circumstances at the time which might have affected the quality of their customer service, which was much appreciated. A learning experience all round I think.

Date of experience: August 9, 2017

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Natalie H.

Hi Janice! Thank you for this feedback. I am so sorry for any frustrations and disappointment with our return policy. For international returns, we need to receive the package within 60 days for a refund to the original payment method. After that, we allow up to 90 days for returns for Store Credit.

That said, this certainly does not sound like the customer service we are accustomed to giving. We'd be happy to take a closer look into your order and make this right! Please don't hesitate to email support@modcloth.com with your order details. Thank you again for review!

Thumbnail of user nanat
California
11 reviews
55 helpful votes
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November 28th, 2013

They have some cute stuffs. Customer Service are excellent. However, they are extremely overpriced in my opinion. You can find some of their items at other store with lower prices!

Date of experience: November 28, 2013

Thumbnail of user kellic119
Maryland
1 review
4 helpful votes
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February 5th, 2021

I gave them a 4 star review for a jacket I really liked because it had a hole in the pocket and receive an email saying they won't post my review because it's unsatisfactory.

Date of experience: February 4, 2021

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Jason B.

Hi, Kelli. I'm very sorry for any frustration, and I apologize that your jacket came in that condition. Per our Community Guidelines (https://bit.ly/2MzPba8), we are unable to publish product reviews regarding damage, as that is something our Customer Care team will need to look into and assist with. Please rest assured that we take the quality of our products very seriously, and our team will assist with any and all issues relating to damage or defect. You can reach Customer Care at modcloth.com/help, from 9am-8pm ET, Monday-Friday, and 10am-6pm ET on Saturdays. They will be sure to look into this and take care of the issue, right away.

Thumbnail of user staceyv1
Michigan
5 reviews
11 helpful votes
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May 22nd, 2012

I really like modcloth. I have bough numerous dresses, tops, and accessories from them and have not had much of a problem. I have returned a couple of items without any problem, and never had any issue with customer service. I do not think some reviewers understand the site fully. It is an online store dedicated to bringing together many independent and small brands and getting their names out. From what I have seen, they do not have a specific "in house" brand. Some items are quite costly, i. E. I have been salivating over a $250 dress that is designed wonderfully, only to realize it is made out of nothing more than sundress material. Other items are wonderfully priced. They have a retro edge to a lot of the designs they sell, which is why I love the site so much. Shipping has always been quick when I have placed orders. I never order stuff online that I question how it will fit and I always wait to see other people review items I may want, to make sure it is worth the cost. It is all about being smart with how you shop, and if you are, modcloth is total fashion heaven.

Date of experience: May 22, 2012

Thumbnail of user melaniek2
District of Columbia
7 reviews
8 helpful votes
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January 15th, 2013

I used to write a fashion blog and ModCloth is very popular among many of my cohorts. With that said, I had never purchased anything from their website. As luck would have it I got a gift card from my sister-in-law for Christmas and immediately got on and looked around. They really do have an enormous selection of vintage-inspired clothing. I also really love that they display buyer reviews directly on the product page. They even allow customers to upload photos, which can prove to be extremely useful. I'm not sure why some reviewers are saying that those reviews are truncated or that they only display positive reviews… Almost all the items I looked at had 3/5 stars or less. That's not exactly stellar in my book. Most reviews pertained to fit, fabric and craftsmanship.

Anyway, I placed my first order last week and within 5 hours of placing it, they sent me a shipping confirmation email. Wow! Awesome! When my order arrived, the color was very different from what was on the website, but I was impressed with the quality of the garment and the fit seemed true-to-size.

Ultimately, I think most things on their website are pretty overpriced. Without another gift card or store credit of some sort, I probably won't go back and buy more…unless one particular dress goes on sale. ;) No matter how I slice it, I was really impressed with their quick order turnaround and rather large selection, even if said selection doesn't exactly fit into my personal style.

Date of experience: January 15, 2013

Thumbnail of user tenw1
Minnesota
1 review
4 helpful votes
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June 17th, 2019
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Over 2 weeks later and Modcloth finally issued a return on my first order but instead of returning 2 items and initiating 1 exchange, they just returned all of my items. THEY CAN'T GET ANYTHING RIGHT AT THIS COMPANY. I'm not going to even deal with this exchange and take my money and run. Do not shop here!

Date of experience: June 17, 2019

Bad, slow, inaccurate service!
June 7th, 2019
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I've ordered from Modcloth before over the years without issues (they have such cute clothing). However, not sure what's going now, but have had terrible service with my latest 2 orders.
With 1st order, I didn't get any notice my order was shipped until a day before it arrived. I returned 3 of the 5 items (with 1 being exchanged for a different size). The return was delivered to them over a week ago with NO communication from Modcloth. Did online chat with a Modcloth rep and found out "they are behind on returns and you can call to make a 'quick return'." So tried to call customer service and the wait time was 54 minutes! Screw that. With the 2nd order, again, no communication about shipping until the item was a day out from being delivered. One of the items was completely inaccurate -- wrong item and wrong size. Will be returning since I have no more patience with dealing with their returns and exchanges. Super disappointing and I am done with this company!

Tip for consumers:
Beware, period. Your order may not have been fulfilled accurately and it takes forever to A) get a return/exchange processed and B) get a hold of customer service via phone

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Date of experience: June 7, 2019

Thumbnail of user julies91
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
30 helpful votes
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January 23rd, 2016

I recently cleaned out my closet, and realized that the pieces I was most likely to keep were many that I bought from Modcloth over the years. The site is great because they have so many pictures of the clothing being modeled by their customers, so it's easier to tell if it's really the garment you love, or just the photo styling.

Secondly, they carry many independent lines, so if you pay attention to the maker of a piece you like, you can often find similar pieces by them again. I found a couple of blazers and dress shapes that I love, and by checking back periodically, I've been able to buy multiples of those over time, in a variety of colors, that work really well for me.

Also, I appreciate that they show separate images of their plus size (or "extended size") garments in the photo selection. We don't have to look at a single image and try to guess how a pattern or design will scale up from the small size depicted: Modcloth will show you directly.

So I look at it as much as a style resource as a clothing shop. It's one of the best sites for functional online clothes shopping, in my opinion. (And though some of their prices are steep, they have a great sale section, and will notify you if something you love goes on sale.)

Date of experience: January 23, 2016

Thumbnail of user samanthap125
California
1 review
6 helpful votes
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September 29th, 2018

I was going to be a modcloth customer for life until they posted false return times for their return policy. I got horribly misshapen clothes and returned them within the time frame of the policy. They have had the cloths back for 2WEEKS! AND I STILL DONT HAVE MY MONEY BACK! The representative spouted something about "its out of our hands and in visa's now" are you kidding? Thats what you call customer service? When your policy clearly states 5-7 business days on your website? NEVER WILL WASTE MY TIME AGAIN!

Date of experience: September 29, 2018

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Jason B.

Hi there, Samantha. I sincerely apologize for any trouble with your previous refund. We do process returns within 5-7 business days, but it can occasionally take a bank or card company a little more time to receive and process the funds on their end. I do hope you received your funds back, but if not, please reach out to our team right away, at modcloth.com/help. We will be glad to provide any information needed, so that you can show proof of refund/return to your bank or card company. In the meantime, please rest assured that I have shared your feedback with the appropriate teams.

Thumbnail of user caitlins2
Oregon
1 review
7 helpful votes
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June 14th, 2014

I really can't fathom how this site has so many good reviews... you pay $100 for a pair of shoes or a purse that's not leather made out of some disgusting material that smells like plastic, I have ordered 12 different things from shoes, dresses, bags, swimsuits, bras, everything I have ordered has been disappointing except one bra. It takes 2 weeks for anything I order to get here and literally A MONTH to be refunded. Their "details" lie one of my swimsuits said lightly padded, um there wasn't even cups in it like a normal swimsuit it as so cheap and flimsy! Their customer service is absolutely wretched and I am a customer service supervisor. Once I had a $25 off of total order coupon and all swimsuits were on sale %20, note, ALL, and the one I wanted for some reason was the only one not showing up on sale. They offered to give me a %20 off coupon. I said "No, then I cant use my $25 off the swimsuit is supposed to be on sale. Cant you just refund me $13 I would be saving?" They told me they would put in a request about it and were so incredibly rude about it! Your clothes are outrageous already people come on now! I have had nothing but problems with this website.

Date of experience: June 14, 2014

Thumbnail of user lynnac
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 3rd, 2012

Careful what you buy. Most of the products they sell that do not have a designer mentioned are very cheap things that are made in China. They tend to be flimsy and high-priced. THEY CENSOR NEGATIVE REVIEWS OF PRODUCTS. They claim to be democratic, but are actually a dictatorship. I left a negative review about the All The Buzz Satchel because it is cheap and not worth the price and they omitted my review but only posted the positive reviews they received. Very deceptive.

Date of experience: January 3, 2012

Thumbnail of user megane
Colorado
9 reviews
49 helpful votes
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April 25th, 2011

I always use to peruse and dream about all of the one-of-a-kind dresses I would buy when finally I broke down and signed up for an account (which was free) so I could really start to get involved in the community. (Side Note: you'll definitely want to check out the blog if you visit the site. They've got a lot of great info and unique stories)

One of my favorite features is the restock notification. When there's that one piece to your ensemble that would be perfect and lo-and-behold its out of stock, modcloth gives you the option to sign up for a restock notification and they sent you an email when the dress is back in your size!

That's how I ended up buying my first dress. It was this red lace ensemble that (thank God) modcloth let me know ran small to size. Honestly if I hadn't known that, the dress would have been more appropriate for a street corner than for the wedding I had the following weekend. I bought a size up and placed my order and the dress arrived within the week! It fit perfectly and even came with an additional accessory as a gift for my first purchase with them.

Love this site and look forward to buying from them again!

Date of experience: April 25, 2011

Thumbnail of user kathleent14
Pennsylvania
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
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August 2nd, 2016

Wow! What a site! Love It! 50's style? Yes... Modern style? Why Yes! Vintage? On track! Style, Grace, quality! Have spent some serious money at this site! Dresses to die for!

Date of experience: August 1, 2016

Thumbnail of user kaseyk10
California
1 review
14 helpful votes
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May 10th, 2018

I am writing this and I never write reviews on places BUT this is so CRAZY! I ordered a dress on April 29th 2018 and I opted for the 7-9 business day shipping because I have a wedding on May 12th to go to! I track the package and it says that it will be here on Wednesday 5/9/2018 and I am thinking great! Then it changes! Now it is not going to be here until the 12th in the evening time! This is so crazy I called Mod Cloth and they handled it terribly and they said! Well there is a warning in fine print and I said well I would have NEVER opted to buy it had I known you guys don't speak the truth don't trust them just get everything you buy somewhere else and the quality of what they provide is NOT good. Mod Cloth is a scam and they don't care about their customers at all.

Date of experience: May 10, 2018

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Jason B.

Hi, Kasey. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience with your previous order. I know that waiting for a package to arrive can be frustrating, if it is taking longer than expected. Please rest assured that I have shared your feedback with our team, and we are always working to make the shipping process easier for our customers. If you have any other questions or concerns, our Customer Care team would be happy to assist. You can reach them at modcloth.com/help.

Thumbnail of user georgej23
Kansas
10 reviews
7 helpful votes
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December 16th, 2014

ModCloth has been a very helpful company. Their goods are of HIGH quality. They commit CS reps CS STYLIST HELP, whoever u NEED. 2 YOU! They have CHAT which I love & they respond quickly. Shipping can be slow. They say its bc they use small artisans who can only fulfill so many orders. Otherwise, they hav helped me immensely. Just make sure your signed up 4 "notification" so ull b alerted as soon as an item u wanted comes back! Then, grab it immediately! They even say "order in 2 sizes if your not sure, we have FREE SHIPPING BOTH DIRECTIONS". And it IS trye!

Date of experience: December 16, 2014

Thumbnail of user jenniferw510
West Virginia
3 reviews
15 helpful votes
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January 13th, 2019

I purchased a huge wool coat and a few other items. I only bought the coat bc I saw that they offer free returns. When the items came, the coat was HUGE. It is not at all what I expected. In the box was a fedex return label. I called customer service bc where I live, there is no fedex drop off aside from drop boxes, and this is a HUGE box. She said that within 24 hours the warehouse would be emailing me a usps label. It never came. Two days later, after emailing to say never receiveced, someone emailed me the "label" only when I opened their attachment, it just took me to their website about how to return via fedex. So now it appears that I am going to have to pay over 20 to send back this item due to their apparently being unable to provide a return label that I can use. It is a shame because they have some really cute clothes. I was hoping this would be a long-term relationship, but that cannot happen now. Had I known I would have to pay the large shipping price for the coat, I would never have taken the chance. I emailed the csr back and said that the attachment didn't work, but I am very doubtful that I will ever get my usps label from Modcloth. So unless my item will fit in a fedex drop box, I cannot order there again. Not worth the additional expense and all the trouble.

Date of experience: January 13, 2019

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Jason B.

Hi, Jennifer. I apologize for any inconvenience! I hope that you were able to get in touch with our Customer Care team to receive that label. We are always able to provide free USPS return labels, if FedEx is not an option, so it sounds like there may have been some technical difficulties here. In any case, please know that I have shared your feedback with the appropriate teams.

Thumbnail of user mikaelac
Canada
2 reviews
11 helpful votes
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April 20th, 2018

THIS IS A WARNING TO ALL CUSTOMERS,
I would would not ever recommend buying from Modcloth, after 3 months I finally received my products and after 2 times of trying to ship my items and not succeeding due to the format of the address form not being right, and having to return the products and buy again I lost a lot of money just from being a Canadian and having the inflation rate of the dollar I didn't get full refund of the products. I also was not able to receive most of the products wanted because of them selling out and i had to order them again. And after waiting for my product for over a few months I had to pay over $150 for customs. I would recommend buying from Urban Outfitter where they ship right to your door and will refund the right amount of money always no matter what currency you are paying with.

Date of experience: April 20, 2018

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Jason B.

Hi, Mikaela. I'm very sorry for any inconvenience with your past orders. It certainly sounds like this was a disappointing experience, which we never want for our shoppers. Please know that I have shared your feedback with the appropriate teams. In the meantime, we are working to improve the shopping and shipping experience for our International customers, and a solution should be in place for that, very, very soon! Don't hesitate to let us know if you have any other questions or concerns. We're always happy to assist at modcloth.com/help.

Thumbnail of user rachelm133
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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April 9th, 2017

I shopped here years ago, I bought a swim suit that was awful on, sent it back they said they never received it, I was not a seasoned online shopper so I let it go but now I would GO THROUGH CC Co. To get YOUR MONEY BACK!

Date of experience: April 9, 2017

Thumbnail of user lmaries
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 8th, 2018

I must echo the many, many reviews on this site that have reported slow processing times, issues with shipping, and slow-to-respond "Customer Care." I have ordered from ModCloth twice and while my experiences haven't been as negative as a few of the ones posted here, I am really displeased with the way ModCloth treats their customers. It's been a week since my most recent order and I still don't have shipping information.

The last time I ordered, it took as long to get shipping information, which was changed on the day I was supposed to receive my package. I got it the next day. About three days after my order, when I hadn't gotten shipping information, I inquired as to the whereabouts of my package via email and got a response on the very day I finally received my order. Chats and phone calls to ModCloth were utter wastes of time. So, if you do have an issue, you're likely to wait for some attention from "Customer Care."

The clothes are cute, but perhaps overpriced. I didn't pay full price, however, so I can't complain personally. I waited until there was a sale.

In general, I'm pretty unsatisdied with the service and don't expect to order from ModCloth again.

Date of experience: December 8, 2018

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Jason B.

Hi there. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience! Please know that I have shared your feedback with the appropriate teams. We know that this past holiday season was incredibly busy, and processing took much longer than what is typical for ModCloth. Please rest assured that we are always looking for ways to prevent large delays in the future. Our Customer Care team did receive high message volumes during that time, but responses should be quicker, moving forward. You can always reach our team at modcloth.com/help from 8am-11pm EST Monday-Friday, and 8am-9pm EST Saturday-Sunday. I apologize, again, for any disappointment.

Thumbnail of user arielw10
Georgia
1 review
19 helpful votes
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May 17th, 2017

Comparing the quality of service and apparel from a few years ago to now is disheartening to say the least. When I first began shopping at modcloth.com in 2011, free shipping started at $50, returns and exchanges were free, and free gifts were occasionally included! I received orders before the expected delivery date. The quality was superb, and I felt that the cost was very reasonable. I rarely had to use customer service, but when I did they were sweet and helpful. I started seeing changes when Matthew Kaness took over the role of CEO. Shipping prices went up, free shipping was changed to $75, and no more free returns unless you settle for store credit. Quality has also gone downhill, and with prices going up I was at my limit. When the "new" app was revealed a few months ago that was it. Useless, unworkable, and infuriating are just a few words that come to mind. My entire order history was erased. Five years worth of purchases, reviews, and wishlists gone. It has been five months and the app still does not impress. I have not ordered since January and will not ever again. With Walmart buying Modcloth out, I only see a dull and dark future for this once great company.

Date of experience: May 17, 2017

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Natalie H.

Hi Ariel, Thank you so much for the valuable feedback and for being such a long time customer!
Over the years, we've certainly been through a lot of changes (both great ones, and not-so-awesome ones). The website update was in the works for quite some time, and ModCloth had and still has a lot of big dreams for it! We know that a lot of the site and app's problems are big pain points for our customers - they are for us as well! That said, please know that our teams are constantly listening to your feedback and working hard at creating the best ModCloth experience ever.
We know that there are certain feature that have taken quite some time to resolve and that this has caused a less-than-stellar experience, but we promise it will be fixed!
Hopefully you've seen, but we have implemented our wonderful free returns policy once again! So in the event that your order doesn't fit, your return back to us will be at no charge to you no matter what refund method you choose.
Our Customer Care team is still the passionate and cheerful group we always have been and would love to make it right for you! Feel free to reach out to support@modcloth.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Thumbnail of user megganm
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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November 3rd, 2016

I am very pleased the the items I ordered. They are of very high quality and when I called with questions, the CS bent over backward to help me. I highly recommend this site.

Date of experience: November 1, 2016

Thumbnail of user heidif9
Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 13th, 2016

I had a question about a hat size, my email was responded to very quickly. I ordered a sun hat and a dress. Both were high quality materials and made very well, packaging was. Very unique styles.

Date of experience: March 13, 2016

Thumbnail of user shannonh8
Kansas
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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April 30th, 2013

I purchased two beautiful dresses last year. Looked in many stores for the styles I purchased but couldn't find them in plus size. I am very happy with my two purchases. Quick shipping, too.

Date of experience: April 30, 2013

Thumbnail of user lisam2021
New York
1 review
10 helpful votes
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June 30th, 2020

I never received my order, I wrote to them, they never responded, and I never got my money back. I wrote my account number in the email, and still, nothing.

Date of experience: June 30, 2020

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Jason B.

Hi, Lisa. I'm very sorry to hear that you didn't receive your order, and haven't been able to get in touch with our Customer Care team. It sounds as though they did not receive your email, as they are currently caught up on incoming messages. They would be glad to assist with this, if you could give them a call at 888-495-9699, or use the "Chat Us" option at modcloth.com/help. The team is available from 9am-9pm ET Monday-Friday, and 10am-6pm ET Saturday-Sunday. They will ensure that you are not left empty-handed.

Thumbnail of user lindan245
California
9 reviews
27 helpful votes
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August 21st, 2019

I ordered from ModCloth the first time and they shipped the WRONG shoe SIZE. Upon receiving the order, I immediately contacted customer service regarding this issue. I received a response stating that my size was STILL IN STOCK and that they've shipped me the correct size. The following day, I received another email from Rachel, the customer care representative, stating that they again, made a mistake, and that my size was NOT available. Had ModCloth actually shipped the CORRECT SIZE initially, maybe it would not have run out of stock. To state that they still had my size and then retract that a day later added to the frustration.

The customer care rep stated that she can offer a 20% discount. 20%, really? I had a 15% off code as a new customer. That was not enough to quell my frustrations with them for their mistake. Additionally, they currently have a 30% dresses and sale items, but can't give me a 30% off due to their mistake. That is beyond me.

All I do is shop at online retailers, so I have plenty of experience with customer service. ModCloth does not care about keeping their customers satisfied. Stay away from this online retailer. I refuse to shop here ever again, even if they provide me with a 50% off code!

STAY AWAY!

Date of experience: August 21, 2019

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Jason B.

Hi, Linda. Thank you for reaching out. I sincerely apologize for any disappointment with your experience. I understand your frustration, please know that we would never intentionally send incorrect items, and we're always working to avoid those mishaps. Rest assured that your words have been shared with the appropriate teams.

Thumbnail of user vivianc32
California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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November 24th, 2015

This site has some great retro/vintage style dresses. Unfortunately, they have a restrictive return policy. After 90 days you can't even get store credit. Most sites are much more open.

Date of experience: November 24, 2015

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