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Overview

City chic has a rating of 2.39 stars from 28 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about City chic most frequently mention customer service problems. City chic ranks 99th among Plus Size sites.

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    16
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    14
  • Returns
    11
  • Quality
    14
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 20%
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How would you rate City chic?
Top Positive Review

“Great quality items and service”

Katrina G.
10/3/22

I've recently bought a dozen pieces over the last year. In store and online. All were great quality and fit. Plus size clothes are usually so dreadful but I bought my first dress in years and love it. The well trained staff are very helpful honestly I've not had such a positive experience shopping as I've had in the store. Am sold I hope they keep releasing such a wide range of clothes and underwear

Top Critical Review

“Poor quality”

Kataraina T.
9/7/23

I do not recommend for you to buy from city chic nz online. The quality of the clothing was so poor I spent $250 and 1 item arrived with a rip in the middle of the crutch area. The scuffs I purchased was only worn 2 times and the studs in them fell off. The dress I brought, the strap does not tighten it was poorly made. The shorts I brought looked like it was off temu or SHEIN. Im so disappointed. Then the customer service would not refund my money back and rather gave me a gift card so I have to buy more of this crap. Im not happy customer.

Reviews (28)

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Thumbnail of user katarainat
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 7th, 2023

I do not recommend for you to buy from city chic nz online. The quality of the clothing was so poor I spent $250 and 1 item arrived with a rip in the middle of the crutch area. The scuffs I purchased was only worn 2 times and the studs in them fell off. The dress I brought, the strap does not tighten it was poorly made. The shorts I brought looked like it was off temu or SHEIN. Im so disappointed. Then the customer service would not refund my money back and rather gave me a gift card so I have to buy more of this crap. Im not happy customer.

Tip for consumers:
Read reviews first before you purchase from this company. Make sure you check the quality.

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I say no refund because it was not refunded back into my account. Rather they have me a gift card.

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Thumbnail of user kc629
1 review
3 helpful votes
February 17th, 2022

I almost feel like there must be 2 sites with the same name because my experience does not match others. Shipping was fast, return process was fast for one item (nothing wrong with it just looking for something in particular and the other item was perfect). Fit was great. Quality is on par for the price I paid, which was not full price. I even ordered another outfit for work and it shipped fast too. My experience thus far has been very pleasant. I was skeptical but after trying so many places they had what I needed at a price my wallet was happy with so I took a gamble. Glad I did!

Thumbnail of user shandap5
1 review
13 helpful votes
June 29th, 2021

I placed an order on June 14th 2021 for an upcoming trip I paid for expedite shipping. On June 22 I recieve an Email stating that 5 out of 7 of my items were actually out of stock! Finally today June 29 I received my 2 out of 7 items. Both were extremely wrinkled and one reeks of what smells like vinegar. I am livid There is no time return or go shopping again. This is beyond unacceptable. This is my first time writing a review. I'm very easy to please. I'm so upset

Thumbnail of user katrinag175
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 3rd, 2022

I've recently bought a dozen pieces over the last year. In store and online. All were great quality and fit. Plus size clothes are usually so dreadful but I bought my first dress in years and love it. The well trained staff are very helpful honestly I've not had such a positive experience shopping as I've had in the store. Am sold I hope they keep releasing such a wide range of clothes and underwear

Thumbnail of user sharonr2109
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

I've been buying the same long line tee for couple years now I notice thin poor quality material on the last purchase material has changed

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Thumbnail of user chaeber.cross
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 26th, 2023

I've never had any issues with this company, or the clothing I've purchased in the last 8 months. Everything I have bought has been online and their service has been an 11/10 - absolutely faultless. Deliveries from Aus to NZ have been within 14 working days, and the parcels arrive well packaged. I had a minor issue with one of the coats I purchased. The colour wasn't what I had hoped for so I contacted support and they quickly dealt with the matter. I was given a discount for my next order as I was a little disappointed with the colour. However, I was very pleased with the outcome. And I kept the gorgeous coat! City Chic dresses are classy and beautifully made. I've never had any issues with sizing/fitting with any of their items. I have an awkward curvy very pear-shaped body (14 top 22/24 bottom). City Chic is unbelievably cheap for the quality! There are not many plus size clothing outlets that can boast the variety City Chic have. I'm so glad I found them. My wardrobe looks divine!

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Thumbnail of user meghano43
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 28th, 2022

City Chic has the best customer service. I never got an email on when my item was shipping with a tracking number, I emailed their customer service line, received a reply within 5 min with my tracking number and $20 off my next purchase. I will forever shop at City Chic!

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Thumbnail of user dawsnc
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 11th, 2022

I have spent enough at city chic to be treated better. Return policy is abysmal... not worth sending back... will sell on FB market... I am disappointed. Will only shop thru Penningtons. Their customer service and return policies are amazing... I gave them a 2 star because I really like the styles... but it is not worth it for me in Canada!

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Thumbnail of user cheryla610
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 25th, 2022

Ordered a top from The Bay and it came directly from City Chic. The style, colour, design and size were perfect. Very happy with the top. Looking for more to order.

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Thumbnail of user christined1326
1 review
12 helpful votes
October 17th, 2021
Verified purchase

Horrible, dresses never arrived. No refund issued, no customer service for help… doesn't return emails.

Tip for consumers:
I would never order from this company again.

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Dresses never arrived

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Thumbnail of user joannew546
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 22nd, 2021

I just received my earings, ordered through Amazon. I just love them! Thank you for attention to detail.

Tip for consumers:
Quality and price are "second to none", I would use HumbleChicNY again!

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Earings.

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Thumbnail of user josss3
1 review
12 helpful votes
February 25th, 2020

I'd give less than a star if this site would allow it. For 25 days I was led to believe I'd receive what i paid for & after a long email trail, learned no resolution was going to happen. Once I fired off an email to finally vent how unsatisfactory this company's practices are, I was messaged a response with a $20 voucher to a future purchase. Ridiculous that their idea of customer service is to string the consumer along, not offer explanations to their actions & then go "here's a coupon for the next time you want to olay this game with us again". As if. Taking my business elsewhere from here on out.

Thumbnail of user donnas192
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 1st, 2017

Every time you buy with these guys they come through-the clothes fit how they say and someone checks your order before it leaves so it is correct-nice to rely on a site

Thumbnail of user kathym2132
1 review
3 helpful votes
June 29th, 2023

50% off 150 sale
I had 154.00 dollars in my cart. When at check out I only had 25.40 off. I called customer service and was told that the 50% off is off the original price not the price listed. If a company needs to be sneaky with their sales to get customers to purchase what does that say about then?

Thumbnail of user caitlinf2
2 reviews
14 helpful votes
October 1st, 2014

Pleasant to deal with and very quick! The quality of the clothes is fantastic and were true to sizing! Will definitely use their service again!

Thumbnail of user mg966
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 20th, 2022

Think twice about buying from this company. They will send you a defective garment and not disclose it was defective, while claiming it was a final sale. Doesn't say final sale on my order any where. They then refused a refund. I will never shop with them again.

Tip for consumers:
Do not order they will sell defective merchandise and claim a final sale....

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Thumbnail of user roses318
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
May 31st, 2022

I love city chic's selection and was delighted when I discovered them. However, if something goes wrong with your order, don't expect them to make it right. My order never arrived (I have to pay for shipping because I'm in Canada) and the customer service was appalling. It took them almost a full month to deal with. First they advise they'll arrange for a replacement package (great!), then they advise they're out of stock, then they advise they won't provide a refund and will only provide gift cards. I feel completely ripped off and it seems like they are making their poor logistics systems customers' problems and I'm out of pocket more than $350 (Canadian).

While I like their product, there is no way I will endorse them.

Tip for consumers:
don't.

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none - they never arrived!

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Thumbnail of user sallyc485
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 17th, 2022

My first order on this website and loved all the products, was great to have some pretty lingerie for bigger sizes.
Two of the bras were surprisingly big though so needed to return.
Unless you can return to a store ( I am in the South Island of New Zealand and they are only in Christchurch) so I have the choice to drive 5hrs or courier them tracked to Australia costing $65! The bras were on special $40 each so not worth doing it for the difference of $15 refund.
When I wrote an email asking if I could return them to the Auckland warehouse the package came from, I was told they don't have one and they were sorry I'd have to drive 5hrs to nearest store.
It's a shame as lovely lingerie, but I won't risk ordering again in case I'd need to return.
I order a lot on line and have always had an option to return to a NZ address or postage is covered.
Time for City Chic to get with the program... welcome to 2022

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Thumbnail of user millsaplady
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 28th, 2023
Verified purchase

I placed an order for a few things. I got some of the order but not all of the order. When I contacted them they said they were sorry that I never got it. I asked for a refund, they said they would only give me credit! Even though it was not my fault at all they refused to give me back my money. So after many emails I finally got a certificate to use for the amount owed, over 51$! Well, the numbers on the certificate do not work. When I wrote and complained again that it did not work they asked for a screen shot of the certificate. That was at least two weeks ago and NOTHING! My advice is to never order from these people because they sure do not know how to run a business or have even decent customer service!

Tip for consumers:
If I had any idea how they cheat people I would never have ordered from them.

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I did not receive either of these dresses that I ordered. Still can not get money back or credit that works and this has been since JUNE! It is now SEPTEMBER!

Thumbnail of user samm537
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
October 23rd, 2015

I love city chic clothing they are very true to size, affordable and fantastic quality. I will always shop with City Chic as they are my number 1 plus size fashion store. There shipping is very quick and there packaging is great.

Thumbnail of user sarae331
1 review
6 helpful votes
August 5th, 2022

Horrible company, never get your clothing and customer service LIES; I am in Canada and asked them where my order was i. E. still in the U.S. or has it travelled across the border yet and was ASSURED it was in Canada en route to me. I DOUBLE asked 'Please confirm it is on the Canadian side' and was told yes again. Just got an update from DHL, the company they used for deliveries, that is was in Illinois today. SAVE YOUR MONEY. This company is a scam!

Tip for consumers:
Do not buy from this company - they are not legit.

Thumbnail of user deborahb2057
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 25th, 2022

This company is incompetent and can not ship to Canada in a timely manner. Ordered March 4th and was delivered back to shipper March 11. Told order was resent March 17 but went out March 21, that order was returned to the shipper AGAIN and was to be delivered to me March 25, but wouldn't you know it... sent back to the shipper. This order was outfits for my husband's funeral and now I don't have time to go look for another outfit. Extremely disappointed in this company and have been lied to now so many times since March 4th that I truly believe this company does not care about customers.

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy from them!!!

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Nothing .. order was sent, returned to shipper, resent, returned to shipper and resent again and returned to shipper.

NEVER GOT ANY ITEMS

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Thumbnail of user evelynt218
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 10th, 2022

Placed an order which was shipped to an incorrect address... finally after days they reship it as a COURTESY to me only to find out that it was never shipped! Now awaiting yet another review to find out where my items are... Bunch of liars... don't ever order from them. You will never receive your merchandise!

Tip for consumers:
DONT SHOP HERE

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received NOTHING

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Thumbnail of user tiffanyg435
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 1st, 2022

Let's start off that, I never go to these lengths to post bad reviews. I take my losses and keep it moving but they have pissed me off! This is my second time ordering and they screwed up royally. They messed my order up and sent it to the wrong apartment number. I reached out about hr after and they told me to reach out to DHL, I reached out to DHL who advised that they were only the transporter and not the deliverer of the package, I reach out to City Chic customer service again for 4 days and was promised a resolution, I even offered to repurchase or have they sent me another package and pay for shipping and they assured me a " specialist " would call or email me no response. Yesterday someone said they escalated again and a manager would call me still no response. I'm going to the BBB because this is outrageous. BTW I have all the chats that support my issue. They have ruined my graduation.

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Thumbnail of user marthak678
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 1st, 2022

I made an order then realized I needed to cancel the Oder because it was incorrect. They wouldn't cancel it for me after a couple hrs of ordering. They sent the pkg off then rerouted back to themselves but still no refund. I start a complaint with my bank and they have contacted them to refund. Still nothing after 2 weeks. I call them and they say if I don't drop dispute with bank it will effect my refund. It was a $400 order. I'm am not dropping dispute because they have not refunded my money. They do everything not to refund.

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