Beautiful dress. Unfortunately I paid for express shipping which was supposed to be next day delivery. I wasn’t expecting next day delivery, but it wont be coming for 7-8 days! I wouldn’t have bought... See more
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Welcome to Beginning Boutique, your ultimate online destination for the latest, most sought-after women's fashion. Founded in 2008 by Sarah Timmerman and proudly headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, we have rapidly grown from a local startup into a global e-commerce powerhouse. We are fiercely dedicated to providing fashion forward individuals around the world with an unmatched online shopping experience, exclusive designs, and statement pieces that turn heads. Whether you are searching for the ultimate festival outfit, flattering swimwear for your next getaway, standout party dresses, or elevated everyday casual wear, our expertly curated collections ensure you are always ahead of the curve. Beginning Boutique is also your go-to destination for spectacular formal wear. From waist-sculpting corsets and show-stopping sequin prom dresses to elegant evening gowns and black-tie maxi dresses, we provide unforgettable styles for your most important events. We frequently launch limited-edition drops and staple accessories designed to empower you to express your unique personal style with absolute confidence. We firmly believe that incredible fashion is for everyone. We are completely obsessed with customer satisfaction, and our dedicated team prioritizes fast, reliable global shipping, seamless returns, and highly responsive customer service so your wardrobe updates arrive perfectly and right when you need them. Beyond delivering exceptional fashion, Beginning Boutique is deeply committed to doing better for the planet and our global community. We actively champion sustainable retail practices by utilizing 100% compostable packaging for all our orders and continuously striving toward completely carbon-neutral operations. Furthermore, we are proud to pledge 1% of our annual profits to our chosen charity partners, meaning every purchase you make helps support meaningful, impactful causes. Join our global community today and discover why thousands of customers trust Beginning Boutique for their wardrobe essentials.
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Buyer beware…Absolutely do not use this company! My daughter purchased 2 dresses from this company with the intention of returning 1. They look very similar. She purchased the $6.00 free returns.., in hopes of getting a refund for the unworn dress we expect to send back. They will only issue a store credit. Unacceptable! Beware of this misleading verbiage on their website. I’ve reached out to the company to try to resolve this with reason and they will not. Definitely do not purchase a HOCO dress from them, there’s plenty of other sites that will accept returns for unworn items with tags.
Amazing customer service. It was an absolute pleasure to do business with beginning boutique. We look forward to future purchases.
You can’t return anything you buy for anything but store credit. Stay away.
I placed a $703.88 order on September 4 for several homecoming dresses in different styles and sizes for my daughter to try. The order was delivered September 11. We really like the dresses and would like to keep two of them.
I misunderstood the return policy and believed I had 30 days to return the dresses that didn’t work for a refund. I later learned that regular returns are for store credit rather than a refund to the original payment method. Had I understood that when ordering, I would not have placed such a large order with multiple styles and sizes.
I contacted Customer Care to explain the situation and ask whether they would make a one-time exception and allow me to return the remaining unworn dresses, with tags attached, for a refund.
At this point, my biggest frustration is that I cannot get anyone from Customer Care to respond to me at all.
I have emailed Customer Care multiple times and called the published U.S. customer-service number multiple times during their stated business hours. The recording says I will be connected to an agent, but my calls have repeatedly gone to voicemail. I have received no return calls and no responses to my emails. I have now also contacted Beginning Boutique through Instagram because my 30-day return window continues to run while I wait for assistance.
I noticed that Beginning Boutique has responded to other customers on Trustpilot by directing them to email Customer Care. That is the same Customer Care email address I have already contacted multiple times without receiving a response.
At this point, I need a different avenue for reaching someone who can actually assist me, rather than being directed back to an email address I have already tried repeatedly. I would simply like someone from Beginning Boutique to contact me directly and help resolve this before my return window expires.
We genuinely like the dresses and would like to keep two. I would also be happy to shop with Beginning Boutique again if this can be resolved fairly. Unfortunately, being unable to reach anyone for help with a time-sensitive return has made this experience extremely frustrating.
Not only were the sizes much bigger than typical sizing, but they also only allow store credit so now I'm left with a huge store credit for dresses that didn't fit
I purchased my daughter a dress for homecoming from Beginning Boutique and not only was the dress stunning the customer support was a 10/10. My daughter was so happy with the dress and I was so incredibly impressed with their team. I will continue to order from this boutique. I have never had such amazing customer support. Thank you Beginning Boutique. Please don’t think twice when ordering from here
❤️❤️. Michelle

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Love the dress. Only part that could be better is a little more lining in bust

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Erik was extremely helpful in resolving an issue I had in a timely manner. Great customer service!

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I had homecoming a week early and was very stressed with the dress coming in time but they happily were wonderful with communication and helped it come sooner!

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the website is easy to use and when I requested a return for refund Lara was very helpful. My only suggestion is to open a return option for refund, instead of just "Store Credit" or "Shop now". I will probably order through this website but will be weary of what I order and when. I agreed to the extra charge for free returns but still had to email for help.

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Beginning boutique has great merchandise that is on trend. The white shorts are a great item, made with good quality denim and fit perfectly. The top is also of good quality and the colour is beautiful and feminine

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The dress was exactly as described and fit perfectly. It was delivered exactly when it was expected.

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If you order online, you cannot get a refund. Buyer beware!

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Easy ordering process, came in the time frame indicated and the product match the description and image. It was true to size.

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I bought this dress for my daughter. It is beautiful and comfortable. She loves it! I was afraid that it would be too short, but it is a perfect length, just short enough like you see on the model. My daughter is 5'2" and weights between 118-125. I ordered a size 4. I 💯 recommend this dress!

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Nice quick shipping. True to size and exactly as pictured

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