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Boston Proper
Reviews & Experiences

Shoppers often praise Boston Proper for good fit, quality fabrics, and easy-to-follow sizing. Many also mention quick delivery and helpful support by phone or in stores. A separate set of reviews focuses on hard-to-reach service, refunds being denied, and slow return processing. Several customers ask for more petite options and more specific pant lengths.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
46
Sources
trustpilot.com, sitejabber.com
Last updated
March 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Many reviews mention refunds being denied, returns taking a long time, and exchanges being refused. Several complaints describe items arriving damaged or defective, followed by staff declining credits or repairs. Only a few reviews describe problems being resolved, such as refunds after reporting stolen deliveries or an agent who applied discounts.

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Value for money

Many shoppers say the prices run high and they wait for sales to buy. Multiple complaints cite price adjustments being denied and the company declining to credit promotional shipping or apply discounts after purchase. A few reviewers say they lost money because customer service did not fix the issue.

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User experience

Several customers like shopping on the website, point to accurate size guides, and say they reorder when the fit works. Repeated requests call for petite sizes and more regular pant lengths, showing ongoing demand for more size choices. A smaller number of users describe returns as easy when sizing doesnโ€™t work.

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Product quality

Many reviews highlight strong materials, consistent style, and pieces that hold up well in the wash. A smaller group says quality has slipped and some garments feel poorly made. Several complaints mention defects, especially zippers that fail.

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Communication

Many reviewers say itโ€™s hard to reach customer service, with long waits and unhelpful email replies. Multiple comments mention late shipping updates, missing e-gift cards, and automated system glitches. A few reviewers note the opposite, calling out agents who communicated quickly and clearly.

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Overall experience

Reviews show a clear split: many people love the fit and quality, while others are frustrated with after-purchase service and communication. The same pattern shows up in shipping issues, refund handling, and price-adjustment disputes. Low ratings most often stem from service and communication breakdowns, not the clothing design.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (26) ยท Sitejabber (20) ยท Quotes shortened ยท As of: March 2026

LW service

Zipper defective and customer service failed to respond, refund denied.

“the zipper would not unzip.”

Feb 15, 2026 ยท trustpilot.com
LW service

Zipper defective and customer service failed to respond, refund denied.

“the zipper would not unzip.”

Feb 15, 2026 ยท trustpilot.com
Cindy Mulligan service

Dress zipper broke quickly and customer service refused to fix or credit.

“The zipper broke within an hour of having it on.”

Jan 12, 2026 ยท trustpilot.com
Cindy Mulligan service

Dress zipper broke quickly and customer service refused to fix or credit.

“The zipper broke within an hour of having it on.”

Jan 12, 2026 ยท trustpilot.com
Anna M. service

Multiple calls about a return with no refund gift card after two weeks.

“my refund gift card has still not been sent to me after two weeks.”

Dec 30, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
alicia c. communication

Caller was placed on hold with no estimated time of arrival given.

“On hold forever and gave no ETA”

Dec 09, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Regina D Davis communication

E-gift cards not delivered; customer service provided numbers instead, disappointing.

“the cards still have not been delivered .”

Nov 20, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Regina D Davis communication

E-gift cards not delivered; customer service provided numbers instead, disappointing.

“the cards still have not been delivered .”

Nov 20, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Mere P. service

Customer service misleading about promo codes and charge; item still not received.

“Still have not received an item, but yet I got charged”

Oct 20, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Brooke experience

Trendy products, helpful customer service, and enjoyable website experience.

“customer service is very helpful!”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Traci H quality

Clothes have great quality, fit well, and size guide is accurate.

“Size guide is right on”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Joanne Oram service

Account was refunded after reporting a stolen delivery with police report.

“my account was refunded the order amount.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Maureen usability

Customer requests that petite sizing options be offered.

“Would really like petite sizing”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Brenda Stephens experience

Shopping is easy with high-quality, well-fitting clothes.

“Boston Proper makes shopping easy.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Pam usability

Customer wants more regular size pants in 29โ€“30 inch lengths.

“More regular size pants that range between 29 to 30 inches”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Gerald Steinmetz usability

Shirt fit well in size 10, prompting an additional purchase.

“was very happy that it fit ( size 10)”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Deborah Melanson usability

Request for petite lengths because standard lengths are too long.

“Please carry petite lengths for dresses, pants, etc.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Isis Zambrana service

High quality and fast delivery; sizing sometimes tricky but returns easy.

“Great Quality and fast delivery.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Susan Oakes value

Unique clothing but prices feel somewhat expensive, so waits for sales.

“Your prices are somewhat expensive”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Shelley communication

First-time order not received and company hasn't communicated about the delay.

“I have not received my order, nor have I heard from Boston Proper”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Lucille Elder experience

Unique clothing selection not found elsewhere; requests some petite sizing.

“Love the different types of clothing that isnโ€™t available elsewhere.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Natalie Humes service

Helpful customer service resolved concerns and enabled purchase with discount code.

“The customer service lady today was very helpful indeed”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Brenda Drummond quality

Clothes are true to size, wash well, and consistently stylish.

“True to size and most importantly wash and wear.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Ann Parker service

Satisfied with sizes, quality, easy returns, and past pricing.

“Very happy with sizes, quality, ease of return, and pricing on what Iโ€™ve purchased in the past!”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Judie experience

Wearing Boston Proper attracts compliments for high-quality, fine-looking outfits.

“Never disappoints!”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Mary Smolinsky quality

Great selection, improving product quality, fair prices, and quick shipping.

“Their products have gotten better over the past few years with quality.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Lori Wilson quality

Reports great clothing quality and fast home delivery, very satisfied.

“.Great quality in clothing lines.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Rosemary G experience

Customer service was helpful; awaiting merchandise to confirm quality.

“she really was super nice and helpful.”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Blukat1 value

Great sales and competitive prices; found suitable items for occasions.

“BP always has great sales!”

Oct 01, 2025 ยท trustpilot.com
Nancy F. quality

Product quality has declined and return policy is disappointing.

“items I'm getting are low quality materials & poorly made”

Sep 08, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Anne M. communication

Email customer service unhelpful, slow, and not customer friendly.

“Emailing customer service Is useless.”

Aug 22, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Cindy D. communication

Automated system slow; agent communication poor and exchanges limited.

“spent 20 minutes trying to get through your automated system”

Aug 20, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Orly D. service

Price adjustment requests are denied despite promotions, disappointing long-time customer.

“these are always denied.”

Jul 31, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Mari ane B. communication

Cannot reach customer service and lost $150 on a purchase.

“Cannot get in touch with customer service”

Jul 01, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Sharon j. communication

Order hadn't shipped two days after purchase while another order shipped.

“on June 6th the item still had not shipped.”

Jun 06, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
alvin j. service

Order processed as standard shipping despite expedited payment; rep refused help.

“My order went through as standard shipping.”

May 27, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Judith G. service

Return denied for being past 30-day policy despite circumstances.

“They absolutely would not relent.”

May 02, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Tami T. value

Price difference refund denied after item was marked down post-purchase.

“I would not be receiving that refund of the price difference”

Feb 19, 2025 ยท sitejabber.com
Sandra G. service

Paid for two-day delivery then free promotion applied later; refund denied.

“offering free 2 day delivery & wouldn't credit my purchase”

Dec 16, 2024 ยท sitejabber.com
lynne f. communication

Discount didn't apply at checkout and cancellation was refused.

“the amount of the order doubles.”

Jun 27, 2024 ยท sitejabber.com

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Sources and methodology

This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarized without changing the content of reviews.

About Boston Proper

Boston Proper sells womenโ€™s clothing through its website and catalog orders. The lineup includes dresses, tops, pants, outerwear, and accessories, with product pages and size guides online. Customers can choose standard or promotional shipping and pay with digital gift cards. The website also offers account tools, order tracking, and return directions for online orders.