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Ivory Ella

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Maine
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Misleading Information
December 9, 2020

Ivory Ella indicated 2-6 day business shipping and after 8 days has told me my order hasn't even been fulfilled, much less shipped. Blame and excuses cited as 'busy holiday orders' and 'pandemic backup'. Well... if that's the case then perhaps you should remove the promise of 2-6 day shipping from your website and order receipts. Certainly not customer-centric business practices.

Date of experience: December 9, 2020
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Christopher,

It looks like the item you ordered was on a pre-order, which was stated in the description of the item on the product page. Our 2-6 day shipping guarantee is once the product ships. If an item is on pre-order we give a start ship date on the product page and as soon as the item is printed by our production team, it is shipped out and delivered within that 2-6 day window. We are looking into making pre-orders more visible to customers before purchase and apologize that you were not aware that the shipment would be delayed. I see that your order is ready and our customer service team was able to work with you on the address. Thank you for your feedback as we continue to improve!

Wisconsin
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Customer Service Response
January 1, 2020
Updated review

So my package finally came despite not having any tracker information updates and the product is great. Seems the problem was with the shipping company they use. I have to say that Ivory Ella's response has been very positive. I attribute the late response to the holidays, which happens. They gave me a gift card and even called to check up with me. All in all I would buy from them again. In fact my daughter is looking forward to spending the gift card they gave her!

Date of experience: December 31, 2019

O package delivery and no response from company
December 28, 2019
Previous review

I ordered from Ivory Ella on December 19th and got an email response with a tracking number. Since then no response. The package has no indication it left their warehouse and no one responds to inquiries. Not even the DHL source they use for delivery. Very frustrating. I would not recommend buying from this site. I am currently trying to cancel my order through my bank. We will see how that goes.

Date of experience: December 28, 2019
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Definitely had some issues at first and they took time to answer but when they did they explained the delay and made up for it with super speedy shipping. Second order and shipped in 3 business days. Super great products for a great cause.

Date of experience: July 2, 2019
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Cristel,

We sincerely apologize for the delay. We received an overwhelming amount of orders during our first online warehouse sale and unfortunately it has caused a backup for our fulfillment team. We are doing our best to get all orders out as quickly as possible.

I see you did email us once, and you were responded to. As our apology for this the rep you spoke to upgraded you to priority shipping and shipped your order right away. You were emailed a tracking number for the shipment.

Again, we are very sorry for any inconvenience and frustration this has caused.

Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Ivory Ella

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ivory Ella is GREAT
January 23, 2021

I have been a customer about 5 years and shop regularly and love the shirt quality, the fit and durability. The designs are fresh & the causes they support giving back is a win/win combination. They are always helpful and eager to have happy customers.

Date of experience: January 23, 2021
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Debbie! Thank you so much for the positive feedback and for helping us to save the elephants!

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Halloween shirt
September 17, 2021

I have many ivory Ella shirts, but this one I bought the only shipping option was $23. This is outrageous. Someone on fb mentioned this as well. I love the shirts I have, but until this gets fixed I won't buy anymore. Please check the website info.

Date of experience: September 16, 2021
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Betsy! So sorry you experienced an issue on our site. We do offer multiple shipping options, so I apologize if they did not show for you at the time of checkout. $23 sounds like it was a next day or 2 day air shipment, but we also offer standard shipping for a much lower cost. Please email or call our customer support team if there is very a question.
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Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Sizes not as advertised
February 6, 2019

I looked at the size chart, read the measurements & looked at how the shirts fit the models. I then went up a size & the shirt was too tight through the body & not as long as pictured. I consider this false advertising. Look at the pictures, the girls are very young & tiny, not made for adult sizing. I love elephants, but will go elsewhere. They refuse to acknowledge my complaint. Returned first shirt I got as a gift & I'm stuck with 2nd one. No more!

Date of experience: February 6, 2019
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Barbara,

We do put model sizing and fits into the product descriptions on our website, along with our sizing charts so our customer can make an informed decision about what size works best for them. We also offer free returns if something does not work, but unfortunately the item you ordered was purchased as final sale. The items we mark as final sale are so deeply discounted we cannot offer returns and exchanges on them. We are very sorry for any inconvenience or frustration this caused.

Thank you for supporting our mission,
Ivory Ella

North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered 7 days before Christmas because of their advertisement for GUARANTEED Christmas delivery. They sent a tracking number immediately hit the package never travelled. Finally started moving the day before Christmas and said my scheduled delivery was now December 28th. They have a lot of social media complaints about this same thing. They don't answer emails, Facebook messages, their chat function is always turned off, and when you call you get a voicemail. Leave a message... they will not call you back. I've filed a complaint with the BBB about how they run their business.

Date of experience: December 24, 2019
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Allison, We are very sorry for any inconvenience. Our customer service team is small and we have been overwhelmed this holiday season. We are doing the best we can to respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. Can you please send us your order number so we can look into your order and help make this right?

Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Customer Service
April 25, 2018

I ordered a bunch of items because of a promotion and didnt get the item. When I message them, I was told 2days later, too bad. Pretty sad that they treat their customers this way. I thought it was all about making sure the customer is happy with their items. The $50 surprise box is not worth it. We got two items, one was a tank we had just ordered and a popsocket.

Date of experience: April 25, 2018
Ivory E. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hello Kris,

As stated in the email correspondence with our customer service team, you did not add the promotional items to your cart before you checked out the day of the promotion. Since the $3 mystery item required a purchase, it needed to be added to your cart and included in the order placed on April 17th during the birthday celebration. The mystery items were only available that day and we ending up selling out of them, so when you emailed us two days after the order was placed, the items were out of stock and could no longer be purchased. We apologize if you were dissatisfied. Unfortunately customer service cannot charge you after the original order has been placed and ship an item that is out of stock.

I see that you ordered a surprise box last month as well as this month, so we apologize if the second box did not live up to what you expected. You did not mention this issue in your previous emails with customer service. You should have received 4 items in the $50 surprise box, so if you didn't please email support@ivoryella.com and we would be happy to send you the two remaining items.

Thank you,
Ivory Ella

Vermont
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I am really disappointed with the quality and sizing of the sweatshirt I recently purchased. I have several Ivory Ella sweatshirts and love how soft, roomy and high quality they are. This one does not even come close to my expectations. It is MUCH smaller (looks like a size small compared to my other two large sweatshirts), thinner and the hood strings are very low quality and cheap looking. When my daughter looked at the tag to see what company they're now using (Gildan) she called it "basic." I'm not sure why they decided to change from the high quality product they used to use, but I won't be buying in the future. I don't expect to pay the same price for a much cheaper made product. When I inquired about returning the item, I was told all sales are final! I am a long time customer and I can't believe that this is now their policy with no exceptions. I don't know what happened to what used to be a great brand/company but I am more than disappointed! I just checked the website to see if I missed something on their home page. This seems to be a VERY important thing to let customers know up front, not when they are dissatisfied with a purchase. I was surprised to see nothing about the return policy unless I searched under FAQ's which I would have no reason to do. This is a VERY dishonest way to do business and now I am stuck with a cheap looking sweatshirt that I will never wear and that took forever to arrive...and I am out $62.30. I wrote to express my dissatisfaction with their new policy and customer service and no surprise, my email was ignored. I honestly cannot believe this is the same company!

Date of experience: December 14, 2023
Rhode Island
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Review of the mugs
February 22, 2017

This review is only for the new Ivory Ella mugs being sold on the website. I have had no issues with previous orders of clothing and accessories. I ordered three mugs in burgundy, white, and black. The mugs were gorgeous when received. However, within one washing the logo had faded away on the white mug. I sent photos to the company and they emailed me a gift card credit. They didn't seem concerned that there was a major flaw in the product. Within a few weeks the logo has come off of the black and burgundy mug as well. It literally just rubs away now with my finger. One mug was washed in the dishwasher but the others were hand washed, however, I don't think it makes a difference. They are still advertising and selling these, knowing there is a design flaw.

Date of experience: February 22, 2017
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm a Stepfather and Uncle, every young woman that I've given a gift of Ivory Ella has loved it! No problems with orders, maybe a little patience on consumers could help your ratings!

Date of experience: June 10, 2021
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I've ordered two shirts from Ivory Ella. When I got them I was very satisfied. After a few washes the shirts began to fade. Very upset because I love their stuff but I won't be spending money there anymore due to the lack of quality.

Date of experience: June 20, 2017
Ivory E. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

We would be happy to assist you with this. Please email us at support@ivoryella.com with your order number and details of the damage.

Maine
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Very pleased with my Ivory Ella order! Promptly notified me via email once order was received with an order number. Issued a tracking number once shipped, and another email the day of delivery! Beautiful clothes, water bottle, pop socket, and baseball cap! A little pricey, but worth
It! FYI a size small is perfect for a 13 year old girl. So pleased! Only authentic online store is good, not a cheap online site from China. I will buy again!

Date of experience: March 3, 2017
Ivory E. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Thanks so much for the positive feedback! We love hearing from our customers and appreciate that you took the time to write a review. We look forward to doing more business with you in the future. Thank you for your support, Ivory Ella

Maryland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Customer Service and Shipping is a disgrace
January 26, 2021

I placed an order November 29th, 2020, thinking I had ordered well in advance to receive it by Christmas. Guess what people?! I STILL HAVE YET TO SEE MY ITEMS I PURCHASED! To top it off, I have sent 10 plus emails and requests on their site, and they continously ignore me. Not one response to me in over a month for a large order that was placed almost TWO MONTHS AGO! How is this happening? I have purchased from Ivory Ella before numerous times. This, sadly, may be my last. If I would of at least received a response, explaining the MAJOR DELAY, I would not be on here writing a bad review. All that was and is needed is A RESPONSE, and better communication to LOYAL customers that deserve an explanation as to where their purchased items are. I do recommend their clothing, but it is not worth the hassle. Find somewhere else to shop that can provide you with better service, with people that actually care about their customers.

Date of experience: January 26, 2021
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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My daughter is 15 and wears a small in most tops. We ordered a small (confirmed sizing with their sizing chart) and got a very small shirt that won't even fit my 9 year old niece. Had to pay shipping to send it back and then they only gave us a partial credit. Yuck, Yuck, Yuck.

Date of experience: May 8, 2017
Ivory E. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Elliot,
We are sorry to hear you were dissatisfied with your purchase. We offer free returns through the returns portal on our website, but unfortunately original shipping charges are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tennessee
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I purchased a shirt for my 12 yr old daughter ordered a pink shirt received a bright orange shirt (my receipt and invoice said pink) my bill was $31.34 my card was charged $33.32 - sent emails about the overcharge and the wrong color no response for either yet.
It seem light if you are trying to do something "good" for the elephants maybe you ought to treat your customers well. Wow, that's a thought.

Date of experience: March 20, 2017
Ivory E. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Jeff,

We apologize for any issue. The prices you listed do not seem like they match with our normal shirt costs, and since there are a lot of copy-cat companies selling fake merchandise, please verify the purchase was made through www.ivoryella.com. If it was, please send us an email at support@ivoryella.com, with your order number so we can look into this for you.

Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed
April 3, 2019

I received and wore today for the first time and noticed that the pocket was not sewed all the way around only have of if the pocket was. I am very disappointed with this

Date of experience: April 3, 2019
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Rebecca,

We are very sorry that your received a damaged shirt. We would be happy to replace it for you. Please email customer service at support@ivoryella.com or call us at 1(888)925-7005 and we will assist you with this.

Thank you for supporting our mission,
Ivory Ella

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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UK customers stay clear
January 23, 2017

Just to let U. K. Customers know you will need to pay an extra £18.98 to receive your package from post office because ivory Ella do not pay the £1.00 handling fee. This extra money does not go to any elephant so you may just as well donate to an elephant couse direct and save lining ivory Ella's pockets

Date of experience: January 23, 2017
Ivory E. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

As stated on our website, at the time the shipping method is selected, any additional taxes and duties are the responsibility of the customer. At this time we ship through the USPS and there is nothing we can do to aviod this, which is why the notice is posted at checkout. Also, taxes and duties are paid directly to customs and your postal carrier, NOT to Ivory Ella. We apologize for any inconvenience.

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I used to love ivory Ella and have been a repeat customer.
Recently ordered £133 worth of clothes and was hit with a £80 customs fee. More than half my order price?
I know this isn't ivory Ella's fault but I then emailed to ask if customs clearance Ltd are a legitimate company they use, if they have tracking info as mine wasn't working and if I did not pay this custom charge (as understandably its a lot) whether I would get my money back or be charged.
Their reply was simple and showed they hadn't even bothered to read my email and simply said 'customs tax is the customers responsibility', I emailed back te say I knew that and had enquired about legitimacy, tracking and protocol if I did not pay.
I do not think they even bothered to read my first email and just simply put it down to me complaining about customs.
Used to love this company and am even a brand ambassador but after seeing the way they treated my questions and custom, I no longer wish to support them and will be returning this order. Despite the fact my favourite clothes are ivory Ella, I am disappointed this time round.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hi Sarah-Jane,

I apologize the first response you received did not answer your question. Customs Clearance Ltd is a legitimate company who handles our international shipping deliveries. We are also very sorry your taxes and duties were high. Customs fees are charged by the country based on the items included in the order and we do not have control of those costs. We are in the process of having these charges added to the price of the order so that our customers will not have to pay an additional amount upon receipt and will know in advance the cost of the customs fees.

We appreciate your support and the fact that you are so passionate about the brand that you became an ambassador. We would hate to lose you as a customer. However, if you want to send back the order we will refund it once we receive it.

Please let us know if we can help you with anything else.

Thank you,
Ivory Ella

Missouri
2 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Disappointed
July 9, 2018

I've dreamt of buying something from Ivory Ella. Ever since I found out about the company I knew one day I would have to make a purchase and I really wanted a shirt so I could support the elephants in a bigger way than lets say, a water bottle for example. Unfortunately when it finally came to make a purchase, I noticed they didn't sell plus sized clothing but I noticed the sizing on a select shirts did go up to a 2x which I do wear 2-3x in clothing from other companies so I decided to take a chance and purchase it because the website said it was a "comfy fit" making me think it would fit well. I got it and it does fit but barely. I also noticed it does shrink a little in the wash, I followed the directions but it didn't stay 100% it's original shape so now I'm having to stretch it out in order to wear it. I know I'm a 'bigger' girl but to me this shirt fits more like an L-XL. I really don't want to return it as I absolutely love it and the quality is great but now I know for next time I need to lose a few pounds before making a purchase.

Date of experience: July 9, 2018
Jen I. Ivory Ella Rep
over a year old

Hey Ashleigh,

I am sorry to hear you are dissatisfied with the item you received and that it does not fit as well as you had hoped. We do offer sizes from XXS to adult unisex XXL, as well as many oversized options, but certain styles of shirt we offer do run small. We usually suggest ordering a classic fit shirt as those are unisex and run bigger.

The shirt should not have shrunk noticeably after being washed, so please email support@ivoryella.com and we would be happy to accept it back as a return so you can get a replacement.

Thank you for supporting our mission,
Ivory Ella

Overview

Ivory Ella has a rating of 2.6 stars from 35 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Ivory Ella ranks 1257th among Clothing sites.

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