American Eagle Outfitters
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American Eagle Outfitters

ae.com
casual, preppy, streetwear men, womenAge 13-18, 19-25
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About the Business

American Eagle Outfitters, founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman, is a leading U.S. retailer known for trendy casual clothing and accessories for young adults. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company operates over 1,000 stores globally and is recognized for its quality denim and commitment to inclusivity and sustainability.


ae.com
+1 888-232-4535
USA
Founded in 1977
Clothing item from American Eagle OutfittersFashion apparel by American Eagle OutfittersMerchandise from American Eagle Outfitters clothing lineAmerican Eagle Outfitters fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Year Founded: 1977
Target Gender: men, women
Target Age Group: 13-18, 19-25

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $7.95
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $75

Returns

Return Policy: not free
Return Instructions: full refund within 30 days of the purchase date, or returned for merchandise credit within 60 days.
Return Cost: $5 shipping fee

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: Not Good Enough
Recycling Program: Recyles jeans
Responsible Materials: recycled

Product

Style: casual, preppy, streetwear
Body Fit: regular, plus size, tall
Available Sizes: Men's (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat, phone, email
Support Phone: +1 888-232-4535
Support Email: customercare@ae.com

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, financing, PayPal, Cash App
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: Rakuten, TopCashback, Active Junky, Mr. Rebates

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Reviews Summary

American Eagle Outfitters has a rating of 1.7 stars from 165 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with American Eagle Outfitters most frequently mention customer service, credit card and confirmation email. American Eagle Outfitters ranks 349th among General Apparel sites.

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55
value
51
shipping
45
returns
41
quality
47
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I've worn american eagle for years as a petite female that doesn't fit clothes in more stores. Over the past few years they've changed their sizes to accommodate plus size people which I really love but wish they could accommodate one without forgetting about the other end. In that change their 000 has become the old 2. I have old american eagle shorts that are 0 that are almost too small but when I try on 000 it falls off my waist (picture attached). Besides all sizing issues their service is horrible. I had to search the store for an employee to open a dressing room by asking other customers where they were. Once I got in a dressing room I couldn't get my first pair of shorts on to try before the same employee pounded on my dressing room door asking if I needed help startling me. After coming out i asked if 000 was the smallest size they carry to clarify and they gave me a dirty look before saying no. Almost walked out crying I was so upset. Didn't buy anything and don't plan on buying anything again.

Date of experience: August 7, 2023
GB
1 review
10 helpful votes
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I feel like such a fool for trusting an American company. I'm an elderly lady in UK and thought we could trust Americans but I now realise they are the money grabbing, dishonest folk most of the world think they are. For America to allow one of their companies to rip off people around the globe they must have zero self respect. I'm glad I live in UK where we still have such a thing as integrity. Shame on you american eagle. That symbol of the eagle used to mean honour to your fore fathers. You bring shame to your country.

Date of experience: May 18, 2018
Minnesota
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Love their jeans and AE perks
April 1, 2022

I have been shopping with American Eagle for awhile now, since 2011. The site and in store associates are very helpful. I also love that when they give out coupons it cab be applied to both American Eagle and Aerie. All their clothing's are true to size and quality are great as well!

Date of experience: April 1, 2022
Connecticut
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Was trying to make a decent sized purchased but the website crashed on my iPhone and everything in my cart disappeared and I had 20+ items in there. American Eagle has lost my business because of it's $#*!ty website, incredibly frustrating experience. You would think they would invest more in there technology but I guess they don't care about their customers online experience.

Date of experience: January 5, 2023
New Jersey
4 reviews
14 helpful votes
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I placed an order for 2 business day delivery. I checked the tracking number and there has been no movement for 4 days. I reached out to their Customer Service department and all they said was for me to wait 5 days and if I don't receive it to contact them again. Seriously? You can't even follow up with me? Or contact UPS? I leave on vacation! No merchandise, no follow up, no refund. Horrible service!

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I only wear AE jeans. I ordered jeans that are a style I've never tried and they didn't fit as well as the Super Stretch so the jeans were returned. I used the AE return policy of paying $5.00 for SH and I took it to the post office they assigned. I followed directions exactly as told, however the post office employee said I owed additional $11.75. I told them AE charged me $5.00 for a pre-paid return label, however the USPS said I still owed $11.75 so I called AE. They were very kind, but only agreed to refund $7.00. It's something, but I still paid $9.75 for a $5.00 return. It's not a lot of money really, just why charge for a return label if it's not going to work? I'll just stick to returning their items at the Mall. Probably spend the same cost on fuel, but at least I can walk about the Mall and enjoy! Still love AE jeans!

Date of experience: October 7, 2021
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I am a long time customer of AE. I had never had any problem with online ordering from them until last week. I placed two orders (about $175) and never received them. I found out that AE started using LASERSHIP for shipping. Lasership is infamy for stealing packages. I contacted lasership but of course, they were not willing to solve the problem. They had a picture of the packages that were dumped on a wet ground by the side of my mailbox in a dark rainy night. When I went to pick them up, there was nothing there. I imagine if you take a picture of delivered package and then steal it, it would be a perfect crime. Besides, what surprised me was response from AE. The customer service said " We will give you refund just this time. We will not refund for lost packages from next time". Don't shop from AE. They will make you pay for the items you never received. I am done. I will never buy from AE again.

Date of experience: October 10, 2021
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Great until they stopped being inclusive
November 23, 2022

I have worn AE jeans, and I turned my husband on the them. We have worn them for years and they last for years. A few years ago they stopped carrying a 16+ in store in jeans. This means we no longer get to use our military discount. So I finally broke down to order online- they canceled my order after 3 weeks passed because my jeans are no longer in stock. They're taking up to 10 business days to refund the almost $200 we spent, and I'm angry. I've been buying the jeans from Target now. They're cheaper and pretty similar.

Date of experience: November 23, 2022
Egypt
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Bad shopping experience
October 31, 2021

After spending a lot of time picking the items from their website they send an email that 3 out of the 4 items I have purchased (after sending me a confirmation email) are out of stock!
Really disappointed and frustrated regarding the time I spent on your website

Date of experience: October 31, 2021
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have shopped here for years as well as my daughter. I understand that it is a brand more for a younger clientele, however you could still get decent jeans and some basic casual tops. Now, shirts are either crop tops or oversized baggy shirts with hideous prints and terrible quality. You honestly can't order anything on line as it will appear to be full sized but arrive as half a shirt. My daughter can't wear anything from this brand without violating dress code anymore. After so many on line requests to make regular sized shirts it's still an issue. Even in the middle of WINTER. I can't understand charging 40$ for a glorified bra top cheaply made in a sweatshop no doubt. Whoever is designing the clothes needs to be replaced. Also, the dresses are not made for anyone over 5'5. I'm 5'11 and these dresses are more like shirts. Jeans are cheap and do not last like they used to!

Date of experience: July 29, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I did an online chat with representative and she was very helpful but the code she gave me wouldn't work so she told me to call in, I did and the representative on the line was very rude and told me she shouldn't have given me a code for the item I was wanting and they don't do that! I shop a lot with AE but now not anymore! Do better AE!

Date of experience: June 21, 2023
California
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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SENDS DAMAGED ITEMS
August 14, 2017

Aerie currently has a buy 1 get 1 free deal on bras. Both of the ones that I ordered arrived with major creasing on the inside of the cups. They do not look new. I talked to CS using the live chat option and was told I can do a return or exchange via mail. However, I declined since I am sure that the exchanged ones will be damaged as well. That is probably why they are on sale. She did not offer a partial refund or anything for me.

Date of experience: August 14, 2017
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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After contacting AE via their live chat feature, Paula, a customer service rep, proceeded to abruptly end our chat. Long story short, I asked why i had to pay to return the jeans I purchased when their website clearly states it's FREE. Her response verbatim "you can return them to a store" followed by some fluff about why it's not free, even though it says it is! Please see my attachment as I took a screen shot of our chat. I can honestly say, I've never been so upset over something so simple that turned into a horriblecustomer service problem. Oh boy American Eagle, you just lost a long time customer who's closet is half full of your product

Date of experience: September 10, 2020
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amber Sales Associate 839
January 9, 2022

Went to AE in Oxford Valley Mall w/ my husband to purchase him a new pair of jeans.
Came out of the store w/3 new pair of jeans bc of Amber 839.

Amber the sales associate there on Sunday Jan 9.2022 was a great help. She ran back and front w/different sizes colors and style jeans. Also, she made a few suggestions which were great and very helpful.
My husband is very happy and we ended up purchasing 3 new pair of men's jeans

Thank you Amber you were amazing

AE you have a great employee w/Amber.

Date of experience: January 9, 2022
Canada
17 reviews
73 helpful votes
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Ordered a few times, excellent quality jeans and they should be per $60 a pair. Tops are men quality, rayon is NOT your friend cheap fabric these companies use and gouge you for top $$$$.

But shipping was fast and free and over all was happy with the jeans.

Date of experience: April 23, 2018
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing
October 4, 2021

The staff is extremely helpful and kind. They went above and beyond to help me find the right outfit for my date and even recommended I try the curvy jeans, which is life changing! Sometimes their size selection is low but it's because they sold out and if I wait a day or two they always have it back in stock. Love my American eagle clothes and the employees at my local store. They even ship for free to your house if they don't have your size!

Date of experience: October 3, 2021
2 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Whether I buy clothes for my skinny daughter or for myself (I wear size 18, sometimes 16) I always manage to find beautiful outfits that fit just right!
Thanks for great selection of styles and sizes!

Date of experience: June 25, 2016
Georgia
3 reviews
14 helpful votes
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They use nice stretchy materials and the jeans mostly come with an option for long and extra long which is great for anyone who is 5'10'' and up. Jeans last a good while too as most brands tend to get a hole in the knee rather quickly. As for their other apparel I've yet to have a negative experience.

Date of experience: October 25, 2015
Michigan
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I ordered new jeans from AE. I received USED jeans with friction wear in crotch. Smelled of perfume. Customer service was NO help after talking to two supervisors. They didn't care and offered me a 25% off coupon. I am so extremely disappointed! They wouldn't even exchange them. I have to send them back without tags and start over ordering. I have wasted soooo much time! I'm furious.

Date of experience: May 10, 2021
Argentina
7 reviews
31 helpful votes
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Love their clothes, specially the aerie section. The shipping is incredibly fast, I live very far away and in 4 days the order was in my doorstep. Just one thing I have to say if you are thinking to buy from them, never pay full price, if you search online you'll find lots of coupons.

Date of experience: July 1, 2011