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Charlotte Russe

charlotterusse.com
casual, chic womenAge 13-18, 19-25, 26-45
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About the Business

Charlotte Russe is a U.S.-based fashion retail chain founded in 1975, specializing in women's clothing and accessories. Initially targeting teens and young adults, it now offers a broader range of styles. After facing financial challenges and being acquired by YM Inc. in 2020, the company aims to revitalize its brand and provide trendy, affordable fashion.


charlotterusse.com
+1 866-717-7008
USA
Charlotte Russe is part of YM, Inc.
Founded in 1975
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Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: YM, Inc.
Year Founded: 1975
Target Gender: women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $6.95
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $100

Returns

Return Policy: not free
Return Instructions: items must be returned unwashed, unworn, undamaged and with tags attached, accompanied by the invoice.
Return Cost: shipping fee

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: We avoid
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: casual, chic
Body Fit: regular
Available Sizes: Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: phone, email
Support Phone: +1 866-717-7008
Support Email: cs@charlotterusse.com

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, financing
Buy Now Pay Later: Klarna, Afterpay

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Reviews Summary

Charlotte Russe has a rating of 2 stars from 294 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Charlotte Russe most frequently mention customer service, tracking number and store credit. Charlotte Russe ranks 86th among Discount Clothing sites.

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California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Glad I only ordered one pair of "high waisted cotton leggings" as there is absolutely NO ELASTIC AT ALL IN THE WAIST! They fall down to the crotch within 10 minutes and fall all the way down past your knees within 15 minutes - I actually timed this. They have to be pulled up every 2 minutes or less. What kind of apparel is that? If you are a living person, they will not stay up. Good only for dressing corpses in their coffins. If you wear these, you'll need suspenders.

Date of experience: January 10, 2015
Texas
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Website BS
July 18, 2016

Went online to place an order and they charged my card but kept telling me that they wouldn't place my order. My billing information was correct and I had more than enough $ to make the purchase. When I called the guy I spoke to was rude and refused to help me. Now I have almost $200 charged to my acct but no clothes.

Date of experience: July 18, 2016
New Jersey
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I placed an order back in September, I accidentally left out my suite number and called right away. I spoke to Sherrie and she refused to change my address or stop my order. I had to have my item return back to CR. Ugh! Two months later now in November, they finally emailed me with a refund... Two Months! On top of the late refund, I spoke to Sherrie again and disputed the $6.99 return fee since I made efforts to correct my address. She said its impossible to do anything about the fee. Impossible? Hmm or maybe just a lazy emplyee. Anyways, she told me it wasn't their fault I left out the suite number. Well, CR, I see where we stand... No Way Will I Shop Here Again.

Date of experience: November 17, 2016
Michigan
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Worst company ever
June 23, 2017

In the past month I have placed 8 orders from Charlotte Russe and every time I place an order a lot of my items are cancelled due to out of stock as a matter of fact they cancelled 17 different items this month alone I called costumer service and the menager named Elvin told me that this is normal when you buy from the sale category you should know it's a hit or miss? Extremely rude and unprofessional costumer service

Date of experience: June 23, 2017
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Return policy
February 7, 2022

Dressing rooms closed for covid. Asked cashier if we could return, said we could but when we did, no go! Horrible return policy and rude employee/manager in Holyoke Mall Store.

Date of experience: February 7, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed!
January 26, 2022

$18 dollars to ship back a return. What a rip off and misleading. I will not shop on this site again.

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Utah
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love CR, but we no longer have one in the city that I live so now I have to shop online. I ordered one thing and that came in perfect. The 2nd time I had $#*!ty experiences. The heels I ordered have two different colored of laces that don't match the description that is online. Then I receive an email stating two things I purchased were out of stock and now its been two weeks and I am still waiting for them to return my money into my bank. Kinda sucks that they aren't doing a good job on running the online website when they have so many cute clothes. They shouldn't allow you to purchase something and allow you to run your money if it isn't in stock. Hoping this store works on bettering the online website.

Date of experience: April 25, 2017
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Okay so I'm cheap af first off and they hook me with getting adorable shoes for $15 or less okay and the clothes are amazing too I always shop th clearance and get lots of stuff so I get that free shipping on orders over $30 it's worth it too. So much stuff. I only once encountered a problem w my shipment and I called customer service was answered PROMPTLY and had my issues settled by having $10 taken off my order by a dope little dude named SHAWN (hope I spelled it right) who told me to keep slaying and got me off the phone in less than 10 minutes. Loyal customer for life right here

Date of experience: September 5, 2017
Kentucky
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered two dresses from them on July 20th, 2016. I instantly received an email stating that it was received. I ordered accessories, etc for the dresses... they came from ANOTHER company within days. Today, July 25th, 2016, I called to ask where my order is as I still have not received it. The customer service rep (reading from a script) told me that she was sorry but... my order had been CANCELLED because the items were not in stock. CANCELLED? I was not notified WHATSOEVER of this cancellation. I spoke with her manager who (again reading from a script) told me how sorry she was and wanted to know if there was anything she can do. I asked for the corporate number... she told me she "did not have it." I am LIVID. This order was for an event THIS weekend. NEVER buy from them. You are stupid for doing so!

Date of experience: July 25, 2016
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I will definally order more and more. Thank you charlotte russe! It came when it said it would and didnt take long.the jeans are fabulous and fit wonderfully.be looking for me in two weeks. Thank you!

Date of experience: February 23, 2017
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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TERRIBLE SERVICE!
June 23, 2016

If I could they would be receiving a zero! I made an online purchase, returned it within the 30 days received a refund but they immediately recharged the amount of the refund! I have talked to customer service 5 times and they claim to have placed my complaint and would be hearing from them within 7 days and have not each time. I believe I will be contacting lawyers and 7 on your side news outlets! FURIOUS BEYOND BELIEF!

Date of experience: June 23, 2016
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought a dress in the store i loved it. Loved it sooo much i bought another one on line the same style just a diff color. When it came it i put it on. OH MY GOD! It was way way way shorter than the one i got in the store. I was sooo pissed off it was the same size and everything just diff color i even put them side to side and boy could you see the diffrence. I ended up returning both of them

Date of experience: June 12, 2016
New Jersey
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Horrible online site
August 29, 2016

I recently ordered a pair of jeans and shoes online. Two days later I get an email saying the jeans are out of stock, but when I go online they ARE in stock, in my size! I bought them at a discounted price too, with free shipping so I wasn't going to purchase them again at the regular price. When I called to see why my order was canceled and 'out of stock' the wait time was obsessively long (for it being 9am). Decided to cancel the order. I'll stick to the mall.

Date of experience: August 29, 2016
California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Worst customer service EVER. They lost my order and spent 10 days giving me the run around before I was allowed to even discuss a refund. DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM. Plus their clothes are wicked cheap. TOTAL RIP OFF!

Date of experience: October 22, 2013
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Horrible
December 24, 2016

I ordered an item to be here by Christmas. The order at first I was told that it would be delivered by December 23rd next email was December 24th. From that point I knew it was downhill. It got worse when. I received the package. I ordered a size 10 brown boot received a size 8 black boot. It got worse lol the woman says we don't have the boot in stock so you can exchange it and it will take 6 weeks for your refund. Now my gift to someone I can't give and I have to wait to get my money back. Smh HORRIBLE customer service. If I could give a lower score I would.

Date of experience: December 24, 2016
Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst experience ever
August 1, 2020

They have the worst return policy in the USA they lie to make you buy and after you buy oh sorry only exchange or store credit and cus of corona you can't even try so once the item is out of the store bad luck and when you try to contact a manager they'll tell you sorry we can't do anything what kind of business is that

Date of experience: August 1, 2020
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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PISSED
April 13, 2017

I purchased the buy one get one $5 shoe sale Tuesday and paid $25 for overnight shipping. The next day i received a email from them saying one of the pairs of shoes was out of stock :( So I called them Wednesday to see if I could still get the same deal on a different shoe. First she tells me no (WHAT?!) After having to argue they tell me they will honor the deal but it must be the same shoe or the same description. I lucky found the same shoe in another color. They still charged me full price for the shoe smh I called today asking why that was and she explained that after they charge the full amount they LATER make the adjustment like what NO! Also my "express" shipping never happened :( Still says it is being labeled and Im pissed! I called AGAIN and they refunded the shipping charge at least but I planned on having them by my birthday. I will NEVER shop online with CR AGAIN!

Date of experience: April 13, 2017
New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I ordered my items on december 3rd and they haven't even shipoed yet! Its December 11th now. And all of my orders from other sites made the same day as charlotte russe have already arrived! If You plan on wearing anythin you order from charlotte russe within a month of your purchase online you might want to plan a backup outfit. Because the wait time is absolutely rediculos! Still waiting on my tracking number as well. But I'm sure my clothes haven't even shipped out yet.

Date of experience: December 11, 2013
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE...
December 24, 2016

I don't know what happened to this company... I ordered in the past but my last experience will most likely be just that MY LAST... first off I ordered several items on 12-10-16... a few days later I received an e-mail that one item was out of stock... I went on their website only to notice it was still available for purchase... so I reordered and was told that I would get 3 day shipping for that top because of the inconvenience... the first order finally had a label created on 12-15-16... the package has NOT moved since that day, no tracking updates what so ever... I called several times a few days ago and was feed a bunch of lies... the re-order that I had done came back out of stock as well... I was told just 1/2 hour before that by a customer service rep that they had the top in stock. I was also told if my original order didn't come by 12-24-16 that I could cancel it... REALLY?... well I wanted those items so why would I want to do that... this is NOT a way to run a business... if they are busy at this time of year maybe they should hire more help and stop being so darn cheap... I keep also getting sale promotions through my e-mail... I like how they are having this big sale before the holidays but they can't even have it arrive by then... this was the worse experience I have had in my life ordering from any online site... this should be a NO star rating...

Date of experience: December 24, 2016
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I am so disappointed with the customer service here at Charlotte Ruuse. I ordered an expidate order (1-2days shipping) 4 days ago and the order has not even shipped yet! I called customer service hoping to get answers and Wilma the woman I spoke to was unbelievablely rude. I tried to explain that I am leaving the country Friday and since the order has not shipped asked if I could speak to her manager and she hung up on me! I will never order from here again!

Date of experience: May 31, 2017