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Zara has a rating of 1.4 stars from 1,077 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Zara most frequently mention customer service, return policy, and credit card problems. Zara ranks 376th among General Apparel sites.

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    289
  • Value
    264
  • Shipping
    232
  • Returns
    259
  • Quality
    253
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 8.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Typical shopoholic”

Dexter S.
5/1/24

I shop at Zara quite often, whether these are offline visit or just enter this website and put stuff into cart. What to say... convenient, what else. It doesn't take a lot of time for me to buy clothes, whether this is home wear, linen sweaters from Massimo Dutti or casual jeans. I have no troubles with finding the right size as I know it perfectly and clothes always fits me good. So, thank you guys, I would say... navigation on the site isn't flawless, but these are trifles to me.

Date of experience: 5/1/24
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Top Critical Review

“You never get your money back”

Buddy D.
11/16/24

This is the second time I have returned items and they never make it back to Zara. It has been a month since I sent clothes back and it shows them still sitting at the post office. This is what happened last time. Also, the clothes are made for people who weigh 95 pounds.

Date of experience: 11/16/24
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Thumbnail of user pats502
Florida
2 reviews
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November 30th, 2023

OK I heard from friends on a vacation that Zara is a great woman's clothing line. I order address in large and extra large expecting to return the one that didn't fit. I decided that even the one that fit made me look matronly, so I return both, they end up sending me an email saying that I did not follow the rules and one dress was worn. It was worn for all of 30 seconds maybe one minute while I was making the decision. No tags were taken off, though I don't remember what tags were on it. I have no recourse and that's a shame. I will never shop that line again.

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Date of experience: November 30, 2023

Thumbnail of user fazeelap
GB
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December 14th, 2023

I am stunned and shocked and dismayed that people's loss and trauma. The genocide that we are witnessing in real time became something to be used for an ad campaign...just despicable and no heartfelt apology.

Date of experience: December 14, 2023

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GB
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December 20th, 2023

I ordered an item as a recommendation for a friends birthday. The problem was it got lost in the delivery so I went and contacted customer service as suggested. They kept telling me they would email me and never did. I took 1 month and multiple times going on the chat with them to get this resolved. I think it only got resolved because I have to keep demanding to a supervisor in the end. Would NOT recommend and worst service ever. I will be telling everyone about this experience for a long time and they will loose customers over this. They don't even have a save transcript option for the live chats to show there terrible service for the reviews

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Nope I have said my piece

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Date of experience: December 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user elsah51
Arizona
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July 31st, 2022
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Zara's customer service agents are very curt. However in my experience, they will eventually get things done if you hassle them for long enough. Their products are good quality - which is an expectation of mine, given the price. If you're hesitant about purchasing, don't. They make returns and replacements arduous.

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Date of experience: July 30, 2022

Thumbnail of user mikhailk39
New York
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December 22nd, 2021
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Such a good clothes until you facing issue with an order. Customer service in US is poor! Several time I was told to contact them later, and then it turned out that it was too late and nothing could be done.

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Date of experience: December 22, 2021

Thumbnail of user bruces1011
Virginia
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December 27th, 2022
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We purchased some boots for our daughter this Christmas in late November. Christmas day she opened the box, but the boots were too small. Size 6 is what she has always worn. We called Zara right after Christmas to exchange for the next size up. They would not ever consider it since it was over 30 days barely but over 30. We are stuck with poorly sized boots which I now read in reviews is quite common with Zara along with their terrible return policy. Who would ever buy a gift from this miserable establishment. Seems they just don't care. Well, there is one family that will never purchase anything from these rascals again.

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If you are buying a gift, please note the 30 max return policy. We went just past that for a Christmas gift. Boots that were under sized. They would not exchange for the next size up. Seems from reading other reviews that the sizes are often off at Zara.

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Date of experience: December 27, 2022

Thumbnail of user mow43
California
2 reviews
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June 4th, 2022
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I am in the line for a long time second floor valley fare mall San Jose. Out of three different locations registers only one open and out of three only one person present. Should be nine persons in 3 areas. They gave it close just look good fir show but nit serving customers.

Date of experience: June 4, 2022

Thumbnail of user pankajt9
India
1 review
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May 18th, 2019

This was my first time, I have ever shopped from Zara,, bad experience,, totally most exceedingly terrible quality,, I purchased shoes of Rs. 2500, a 10 days prior however it got torn from one side the shoes foam get isolated from shoes sole.and simply bear just 4-6 times. What's more, I can't make trade and return now. The name Zara is high however they don't offer such high caliber.

Date of experience: May 18, 2019

Thumbnail of user eunsonc
New York
1 review
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July 28th, 2022
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I purchased a pair of pants in late May 2022 and I did not like it, therefore, I returned it immediately, of course with the tag. Zara notified me that they refuse to accept the return and sent it back in early July. This was a very unexpected situation because I have been waiting for a long long time to get the refund! I called Zara 3 times in the last 2 weeks. There have been no updates until now! Also, all three customer service agents I spoke to sound reluctant to care about my problem at all. They sound tired or sleepy which is very unprofessional. I would never buy anything from Zara from now on. I recommend you to find elsewhere to buy fashion products.

Tip for consumers:
just don't use the site. if you really have to purchase anything from Zara, go buy in-store instead of online.

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Date of experience: July 28, 2022

Thumbnail of user ar642
Georgia
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December 11th, 2021

I placed an order online and it never arrived. The UPS tracking info clearly states the package was damaged and contents were missing and the empty box was discarded. I have called and had 2 chats with Zara, each experience more painful than a root canal. Each time I am provided a new case and told someone will be in touch. It would be easier to challenge the charge with my credit card company. I realize the clothes are cheap but that's no excuse for stalling my refund when you can see the package never arrived and UPS has even contacted Zara about it. Literally worst retail experience ever.

Date of experience: December 11, 2021

Thumbnail of user kylieb81
Virginia
2 reviews
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April 19th, 2021

I do not understand why there are so many bad reviews. I definitely love Zara for th possibility to buy trending clothes for quite reasonable prices, especially I love their jeans, really of high quality.
I have never had some problems with returning and delivery. Everything comes in time and without problem. Moreover, packing is always great, that's why you should not worry about the transportation. And just want to say quite often I buy just online, because in such a way zara sends clothes from stock, not from store.

Date of experience: April 19, 2021

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Canada
1 review
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December 11th, 2023

Got clothing stained with foundation all around the neck area. On bright white clothing. Clearly was already a return from someone and they saw the stains and sent it out anyways. Said item was out of stock and there was nothing they could do for me, not even a refund. Don't purchase from these scammers

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Date of experience: December 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user staceyannp
South Carolina
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December 10th, 2021
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I like the items that Zara makes. However, when you shop online the sizes are hit or miss. Therefore, I end up doing a lot of exchanges. Zara is one store that takes limited responsibility for their mishaps. Instead they blame the customer. They send with tags attached but the pants was obviously worn as there was dirt mark at the end of the pants. All I wanted was a new pants same size and return the one they gave me. I was told they had to an investigation…., really. They never offer discounts or anything when they mess up only apologies. Zara do better please.,
Customer service piss poor!

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Date of experience: December 10, 2021

Thumbnail of user hsuhs
California
1 review
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February 6th, 2022

Set aside the fact that the quality of Zara's products is far away from the cool-looking pictures online.
When I returned my online purchases to the Pasadena store, they (with a condescending tone) refused to provide me with any proof of my returns including a printout receipt claiming "all the other stores have the same policy on online returns" - which is not true.
When I asked for the rep and the manager's name, their response was "We are not allowed to give out our names to customers." They said I have to wait for the email for proof of return - which I am still waiting a day later. Deceiving products, worst customer service, will not purchase anything else from Zara.

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Date of experience: February 6, 2022

Thumbnail of user caitlynk20
Canada
1 review
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November 10th, 2022
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I live in a city where we dont have Zara. So on my trip to ontario i bought my husband a jacket there. I came back home only to realize there is a big hole in the sleeve, large enough that its noticeable and i would have to get it fixed. I messaged on their site as thats the only way to get in touch with them and they mentioned to me that i can only return in store so the item can be assessed by a manager. Well its now impossible for that since i live in a city where there is no Zara, so i would have to fly back to do what they're asking. I sent them proof of defects, receipt, proof of tags still attached. Its been 1 week since my purchase and they wont let me send it back, they wont give me a partial refund or even a credit of some kind because of the inconvenience. Customer care is horrible! Make sure you check your items thoroughly before buying otherwise this may be your problem too

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Date of experience: November 10, 2022

Thumbnail of user tiac95
New York
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February 22nd, 2024

Customer service is useless! They offer no help for whatever concerns or issues you have. They also charge for shipping but offers unreliable shipping service from low budget companies.

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Don’t buy !!!

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Date of experience: February 22, 2024

Thumbnail of user lb808
Maryland
1 review
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July 19th, 2022
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Refused return of online order claiming missing tags. No tags on arrival, so no tags on return. Item clearly not worn, in my possession less than 12 hours. They do such massive business they don't care if individual customers are satisfied. Will be glad not to contribute to cheap fast fashion's negative impact on environment. Lost money possible retribution for having shopped with an immoral company in the first place.

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Watch your back.

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Date of experience: July 19, 2022

Thumbnail of user kristineq9
California
1 review
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April 8th, 2022

I ordered a pair of leggings from Zara, this was after my first purchase with them and they left the security tag on so I had to drive 30 mins to the closest store and ask them to remove. This time even worse! The pants they sent me where obviously used because there was a maxi pad in them! The tag also fell right off when I took them out of bag showing they had been worn. I'm absolutely sick.

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Date of experience: April 8, 2022

Thumbnail of user marciel
South Carolina
2 reviews
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September 9th, 2014

I bought an $80 blouse from Zara. Per the tiny print on the care instructions, washed it once in cold water and it shrunk at least 2 sizes. Talked to Zara reps and a supervisor several times. They insisted that I didn't follow the care instructions They said to wash in cold water. I did just that. Got NO HELP whatsoever. Loved the blouse. Just wanted another so that I could dry clean it next time. I had purchased several other products from them. I have never interacted with a company that acted so unreasonably! Cannot let this rest. They are SO WRONG.

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Date of experience: September 9, 2014

Thumbnail of user torrancer4
Colorado
1 review
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October 19th, 2022

I purchased a dress from Zara and mailed back the item as it did not fit -- I have a tracking label and return receipt confirmation. I was never able to communicate with any customer service agents, the company would never email back, they don't issue refunds even if the merchandise is returned with tags within 30 days and they're unavailable to chat. All their customer service emails result in a bounce back and no one answers their chat windows. Horrible customer service and never received a refund. Zara is a scam company!

Tip for consumers:
Do not purchase from this site

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Date of experience: October 19, 2022

Thumbnail of user umthwao
South Africa
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September 17th, 2021

All I'd like to know is, is it really that difficult fulfilling an online order in 3 days - not even delivery but the whole processing? It literally takes Zara two working days to even acknowledge orders. Another 3 days processing and so it goes. Ordering makes it feel like we are ordering from China. The WORST turnaround time. Sadly, only one store in Cape Town. They could take cue from Cotton On, TFG, Woolworths in terms of turn around time, they completely suck.

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Date of experience: September 17, 2021

Thumbnail of user elvisak
Texas
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October 31st, 2023

I have shopped with Zara for years and have been a loyal/frequent customer. It infuriates me the amount of business and money I have spent with them for them to do nothing about a missing item in my package, except deny my claim. They simply took the word of the warehouse, with no proof. No video, no photo, no anything. The agent on the phone denied my request to speak to a manager or supervisor. Their response is they don't have one. How does this company operate? The worst part is that this isn't the first time this has happened, and you'd think they'd install cameras at the warehouse or something. Nope, instead, they don't take their customer's word or make it right. Instead, they steal my money/product. Zara is a greedy corporation.

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None, the product was missing TWICE

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Date of experience: October 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user joss32
GB
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October 2nd, 2023
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In the store on Oxford st near selfridges. Fitting room booking g as air con machine stands unplugged. No aysytem. Waited for ages whilst lots of people finished trying on came out because assistants could not organise collecting unwanted items at a decent speed. Get a better system when you earn £2 billion a year

Date of experience: October 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user claryg1
Florida
2 reviews
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October 23rd, 2023
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Sent in a flawless return within required time frame. Received email it was not acceptable. Item was never worn, in fact, I had ordered a size larger. It did not fit. Looked them up on Facebook and there are countless complaints regarding the same issue. They are deceptive and scamming people.

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None. My item was never worn yet they refuse to refund. This is their common practice per all the Facebook complaints.

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Date of experience: October 23, 2023

Thumbnail of user brendap1565
California
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June 28th, 2023

WARNING***If you need to make a return don't expect it to go quickly. The reality is they don't want your return. They want your money and if you return the bag too. They don't refund you for that. I asked to speak to the manager because one associate was tell the customer about his life goals while there were 8 people in line. Then the gentleman was shuffling hangers and sorting the returned merch. Supervisor stated, "that's his job", I said "isn't assisting his customers top priority" and he said "nope, he's doing his job". No mater how many customers are waiting in line to make returns. Sadly they're more concerned about your money than there service!

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Date of experience: June 28, 2023

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