Dear Frances Reviews 128

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Evaluating 33 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the high quality of the products, noting their beautiful design, craftsmanship, and durability. Many people are also very satisfied with the customer service, describing it as amazing, fast, helpful, and responsive. The delivery service is often highlighted as prompt and efficient, with items arriving quickly. However, some people were dissatisfied with the return policy, finding it insufficient and difficult to navigate, especially concerning faulty goods or inconsistent sizing. A few customers also experienced issues with product quality, specifically mentioning thin leather that deteriorated quickly or items arriving damaged. There were also occasional complaints about customer service being unresponsive or unhelpful in resolving these issues.

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear Frances has been wonderful to shop with! Not only do they have gorgeous, high quality products, their customer service is amazing and fast, their shipping (free) is prompt, and exchanges are incr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I tried my luck and emailed customer support if they have a spare park boot accessory. Nancy, of client services, was so gracious to accommodate my concern. Not only was she prompt and efficient with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality products, long lasting and well made. Had an excellent experience also dealing with Nancy in Customer Services. She was brilliant!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully designed and crafted shoes. So far I have purchased two pairs of the Balla mesh shoes, which fit like a comfortable glove. This company has impeccable customer service, too. I contacted th... See more


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  1. Fashion Designer

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Dear Frances was founded with the clear objective of offering luxury, designer classics to modern women. We focus on bringing the highest level of design and craftsmanship, while slowing the fashion cycle and leading the way for socially conscious businesses. We work closely with our team of artisans in Italy, utilising sustainable materials and processes to develop a new kind of luxury - a luxury that seeks to slow the fashion cycle, a luxury that focuses on craftsmanship and a luxury that helps to increase the integrity of our fashion choices. Dear Frances has become synonymous with modern, elegant designs, offering styles to hero a classic wardrobe. We source the finest quality Italian leathers and European textiles to produce modern classics, designed to last. Dear Frances has been worn by Margot Robbie, Gigi & Bella Hadid, Kendal & Kylie Jenner, Kaia Gerber, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, Zoe Kravitz, Emma Roberts and Sienna Miller.The brand has been featured in publications including Vogue, The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, InStyle, Elle Magazine, W Magazine, Business of Fashion and others. Our core collection focuses on the timeless wardrobe, where modern minimalism takes centre stage with sleek textures, architectural silhouettes and refined details. Strong and elegant, we find empowerment in essential shapes and tonal hues that form the basis of a classic wardrobe. We are energised by designs we can invest in now and wear forever. And we are inspired by versatile shapes that we find ourselves reaching for time and again.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ethereal

I hesitated to buy these shoes even though I kept going back to them simply because I’m in my 50s and wasn’t sure I could pull off the look. Thankfully, I bought them (size 8 White). They are wonderful! They’re comfortable and, though they look delicate, they can handle my daily errands. They give a certain ethereal edge to my outfits. Minimal yet dreamy. I’m extremely pleased with this purchase. Five stars across the board. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

May 8, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be very careful if buying from outside the UK.

I recently purchased a pair of boots on sale from the eu.dearfrances.com website. The price of the boots was listed in Euros (€453).

I was unaware that this was a UK brand and that customs charges would apply. Unfortunately, this information is not communicated at all during buying process until the very last step when calculating shipping costs. If you use express checkout, as I did, then you might miss these additional charges being applied.

Upon receiving the boots, I realized they weren’t quite right for me, so I requested a return. Initially, I was told that I could only exchange them, but after referring to their own terms and conditions, I received a return label. However, I’ve now noticed that the customs charges are not refunded. While this aligns with their terms, it contradicts their tagline of “free returns worldwide” displayed prominently on their EU website. This, in my view, is misleading to customers.

Although their shoes are nice, I don’t plan to buy from this brand again due to these issues.

May 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Omigoodness, these are delightful

I have been trying not to buy ANOTHER pair of boots all winter, but I knew I was in trouble when I saw the ‘wood’ version of the Jia boot. These are delightful in every way. A truly tall boot - I’m 5’9” and they are genuinely knee high, and tailored/slim on my calf in a way I’d always hoped boots will be (but rarely are). Initially a little snug, with the second wear they were perfect. The leather is not super soft but rather structured, but the boots are comfortable for all day wear right out of the box. The patent textured tone of the wood version is the best brown boot I’ve ever bought. A genuine win from Dear Frances on this one.

February 22, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun and comfortable

Shoe fits to size, great color. A little wider and more rounded in the toe box than anticipated. But fun and comfortable.

March 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable

This has been more comfortable than I assumed. I have had long walks in them and not felt any discomfort, still new to the slides but love it so far.

March 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first pair of DF shoes

My first pair of DF shoes and I am
in love! My feet are just on the wider side of average at the balls and the first pair I ordered based off of the size chart was a little snug on my pinky toes. Customer service was helpful in providing me with enough information to make a decision on whether or not I should size up or consider a different style. The replacement pair I ordered fit perfectly, are so soft and I stare at them long enough to make them blush.

March 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bridge Slide in Nut

This is a beautiful summer slide. Perfect heel for casual wear but could also be dressed up. The leather piece that goes across the top of foot is the perfect size and holds the foot in place which is very comforting in a slide. I am 6 and I ordered a 36. Because I have a thin foot, it was a perfect fit but I do think the width of the shoe (starting a the arch back to the heal is on the narrow side) The length of the shoe is true to size. If you have a fuller foot you might have to size up.

March 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second pair of DF boots

This is my second pair of DF boots, but the first pair that I purchased new. I have the Spirit boots that I bought second hand. I knew that these boots would be very high quality based on my Spirit boots. I waited years to buy these boots because they are quite spendy. I searched for them second hand and for less expensive alternatives. When the color I wanted ended up on sale I finally bought them. I am so happy I didn’t compromise. They are absolutely beautiful and so comfortable!

March 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering process was easy and the items…

Ordering process was easy and the items arrived quickly and beautifully packaged. When I had a query about a return they handled this quickly and the problem was resolved immediately. The boots are a gorgeous soft leather and beautiful colour. I will definitely look at Dear Frances again when I next look for shoes.

March 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyday Chic

Product: Shay Boot, Espresso

These boots are so comfortable. Buying online can be iffy but these are just as expected.

March 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding quality

Outstanding quality, comfort, and customer service. My first Dear Frances shoe and certainly not my last. :D

February 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got from them my most unique and…

I got from them my most unique and comfortable heels. I’m in love with the tone of green and how it can actually work with different colors and styles making my outfits more fun. I love that they are light weight too! Seriously bravo 👏

February 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most comfortable shoes

I’ve ordered the mesh flats in black and can’t believe how comfortable they are. The delivery was very prompt and the shoes were packed beautifully. Quality is second to none and they feel like made especially for me.
I think I will get the white ones as well because they look so stylish and will look great with many summer outfits.
I’m super happy.

February 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and prompt delivery

These are incredibly comfortable boots - I can walk anywhere in them. But what I really loved was the shape of the toe and the way the heel is balanced. Elegant AND comfortable? Yes please.

January 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The military green Iris has been a…

The military green Iris has been a welcome addition to my boot collection. Since I already owned the black Iris and LOVE them, I felt confident in adding another color to my wardrobe. This green is a neutral; goes with so much. The style of the Iris is understated so the olive color compliments my outfits but doesn’t “scream”. They fit like a glove and have become molded to my foot as a well made leather shoe should (I wear a size 8 regular and and very slim ankle). The 2 inch block heel adds to the all day comfort of them as well. Looking forward to the military green Iris being part of my “uniform”!

January 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These shoes are true craftsmanship

These shoes are true craftsmanship. The quality is amazing. So beautiful.

They were slightly bigger than my normal size but Dear Frances quickly returned them and supplied a smaller size. Very happy.

January 22, 2024
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