I am so extremely DISAPPOINTED with this brand. I had been looking at their dresses for the last 2-3 years and finally decided to buy one. I live in Asia and the country I live in adds expensive taxes on any overseas product over $50. So I asked my sister who lives in London to go buy the blue Carmen dress in store for me. My father brought it back with him as he was visiting her at that time. I chose a size XS at first as their size chart recommended according to my measurements. It was way too small around the back area. But I could tell the quality was good. I had to give it up to my sister who is smaller than me and sent it back to London. She went back in store, though and bought another one in a size S(F) (whatever that is). I just tried it on and as soon as I took it out of the box, I could tell it was not the same fabric AT ALL. It’s very similar to what is used for kaway jackets… I know for a fact the first one used a different fabric as I would never have been impressed with the quality of it had it been the same as this one… And it’s literally a different design?! Like not the same dress!! The straps have huge hideous square metal thingies that you can slide to make them longer or shorter. And they also have a metal ring at the base at the back which the first one did not have at all !!!! I even double checked the photos on their website, those things are not supposed to be there !!! The boning on this one also feels like lower quality than the first one. The strings for the bust area and the corset at the back are sh*t quality. They crack as soon as you pull on them, I was scared I was going to damage them already. And don’t even get me started on the bottom of the dress… like I said, the material is very similar to kaway jackets and the way they did the sewing at the bottom of the dress is so freaking weird… it feels so “baggy”. It’s not flat and like a “bag”. I don’t know how to explain it. Not elegant at all. It really looks and feels like an okay quality dupe but still cheap. Absolutely outrageous that they even have it in store and sell it for the same price. Never buying from them again.
I went to their store on Oxford street especially because I couldn’t figure out their sizing and was concerned about ordering it and paying customs in Canada for nothing and I’m so glad I did. 1-all the S in the popular models were sold out (at the flagship store!), 2-I’m a 0-2 in all my dresses which would be xs to xxs and in all their dresses I tried I’d have to be unhealthy to fit in their xs but their s was too big and even though I’m a B-C cup that was too loose and didn’t fit right in all dresses I tried. 3-the customer service was terrible. It was such a disappointment and I’ll stick with reformation going forward.
Everyone, please don’t shop at Shein. They’re completely unethical and unsustainable, and their employees are mistreated and paid low wages. Their products are also cheaply made. They’re one of the _worst_ fast fashion brands.
@@hello-uo3yz no idea!!! Haha it’s trending?? We did it back in the late 90s because they didnt make lowrise pants! So we folded it over to make it low rise
Idk if this is the case for anyone else but it was a little difficult to hear you. Had to crank the volume quite a bit. But interesting video! Would be cool to see a side by side (the OG and dupe) in the future!
I tried a new format for a video I'm posting this week so hopefully it's better! also I'm doing a side by side for one of the dresses in the next video!
Interestingly enough I sewed up versions of the Carmen with the back lacing and used 100% cotton with boning. Your close ups helped me get it as close to their original AND I get to make sure the bust fits perfect for my small bust.
@@SeaofBlush I haven’t took any pics yet but I used the pattern from this creator and I think her pattern is very similar to the Carmen dress ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OLjWCWLuAKM.htmlsi=5c7KfJhOx7lSkXQH
Hello! Love the video! I just wanted to ask where did you get your skirt, the one you paired on the tie front top? Thank you <3 Can't wait for more content!
Hello, may i get your advice im eyeing to that Zara white dress you are wearing here. My question is which is more worth it to get for summer that Zara or the Shein white dress?
@@SeaofBlush The white Zara dress you were wearing here is Small or right? I remembered you want to exchange it. How’s the fit of size small? I’m considering your size cos im 32a 27w 35hips 5’3feet
@@henryramazotti6981 Nope it's xs, i wish i had exchanged it!! it's super tight in the bust area. You would need the small because even the waist is a little tight on me!
Thats actually the real mac duggal i accidentally ripped one of the internal straps so i couldnt return it! Here are the dupes, the shein one is pretty good i have that one too: liketk.it/4JArf
What size did you get the dresses in? Particularly that nice red one towards the end 😍 I don't have a big bust, but I also worry if the xs would be too short for me? Are the shorter dresses a comfortable length for your height? I'm around 172 cm
i got the smallest size that they offered for all the dresses! I'm 5' 4" and they were the perfect length for me. They might be too short for you though you, I think you are quite a bit taller than me!
You never mention the name of these sweaters!! I love the second one do you remember the name of it? I’ve looked everywhere and the links you provided don’t bring you to the second sweater.
@@SeaofBlush I’m within a half hour on the US side! :)) Clifton Hill is my favorite. Games, silly wax museums, and even a Frankenstein themed Burger King, hahaha.
