• VENUS Swimwear

VENUS Swimwear

Overview

VENUS Swimwear has a rating of 2.32 stars from 1,318 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about VENUS Swimwear most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and return label problems. VENUS Swimwear ranks 204th among Swimwear sites.

  • Service
    158
  • Value
    169
  • Shipping
    165
  • Returns
    134
  • Quality
    169

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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • Great customer service, this company cares very much about their customer relationships.
  • Ordered two bathing suit tops, one bottom, and a romper.

Critical highlights

  • I will dispute this with my credit card company due to lack of disclosure on the part of Venus.
  • I also bought a dress and they sent me pants and they also charged me the return label for a mistake that was not mine.
How would you rate VENUS Swimwear?
Top Positive Review

“Trusted company”

Dollie S.
7/23/22

I've ordered several items from this company. Their return process is easy for full refunds. In addition if you need to speak with a live person, you can. Unlike other online companies. Also I wanted to add, they do let you order tops & bottoms separately, unlike other online companies. You can order the bikini tops in bra sizes which helps too! And they are always happy to accommodate their customers

Top Critical Review

“Poor return policy for Canadians”

sharon C.
9/23/23

I always purchase a size 14 in a swim suit. This one fit like a 12 and was very flimsy. The fact I paid over $120 Canadian and waited over 3 weeks for this suit was disappointing. Now I find out I have to make a trip to the post office and purchase a return label. I will also end up paying for shipping costs. I'm expecting the service will be slow and it will be weeks before the cost of the suit is returned to my credit card. Not a good company for Canadian buyers.

Reviews (1,318)

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customer service (354) credit card (58) return label (60) return policy (76) bathing suit (92)
Thumbnail of user sharonc2678
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 23rd, 2023
Verified purchase

I always purchase a size 14 in a swim suit. This one fit like a 12 and was very flimsy. The fact I paid over $120 Canadian and waited over 3 weeks for this suit was disappointing. Now I find out I have to make a trip to the post office and purchase a return label. I will also end up paying for shipping costs. I'm expecting the service will be slow and it will be weeks before the cost of the suit is returned to my credit card. Not a good company for Canadian buyers.

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I would of liked to have known I would have been paying US funds, shipping was 3 weeks and I would have to pay for shipping a return from Canada.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Sharon! Thank you for taking your time to submit this review. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please send us an e-mail to socialsupport@venus.com and we'd be more than happy to address your concerns with you.

Thumbnail of user dianem1323
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 28th, 2020

There are a few items I want to order however due to the inconsistency of the sizing I'm Leary of ordering again. Also I have received notification that my return was received however it's not reflected on my billing so I think I'll be holding off ordering from Venus any time soon. Plus I've never received the promos that were offered

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Diane! We apologize that this experience has not met your expectations. We will be happy to review your account and see what we can do to improve your experience. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

Thumbnail of user maryj2142
1 review
20 helpful votes
July 11th, 2021

Been a customer for over a decade and have spent thousands of dollars. This last year since they've teamed up with Lascana they have become a company of poor quality, ill fitting clothes. Trust me, my closet is no less than 75% Venus purchases. I am sad to go but cannot continue to spend my money on what has become junk. The last order I received (just yesterday and it will be my last) the clothing has a weird chemical smell to it. Very disappointed to lose this clothing option

Thumbnail of user samw230
13 reviews
24 helpful votes
January 4th, 2020

BEWARE OF THE FREE SHIPPING OFFER! If you decide to return an item they will deduct and add additional charges that will be deducted from your credit card.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Sabree, we do understand your concerns. Whenever you use a promotion for free shipping with a qualifying amount and you return merchandise that drops your total below the qualifying amount, your return can be subject to a shipping adjustment. The shipping adjustment is $4.95 and the adjustment is always added to a one time use e-certificate that you can use on a future purchase. If you use the pre-paid return label that we provide for your convenience and you would like a standard refund to your card, your return may also be subject to a $6.95 return label fee deduction from your refund due to you. However, we do offer options such us exchanges or refunds in the form of store credit that would allow you to be exempt from the return label fee. If you have any other questions or concerns, please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

Thumbnail of user ginah134
1 review
3 helpful votes
March 9th, 2020

I've ordered once before from Venus. Dress came quickly and no issues. Today I felt I was a victim of bait and switch. Long story short - received an email for 30% off one item. Dropped 2 items in my cart -a jumpsuit and a dress. The sale price of the jumpsuit was listed as 24.99 / 17.49 with the 30% off; dress 29. First problem why not take the discount off the more expensive item. Clicked back because I wanted to look at another item. When I went back to the cart. The jumpsuit was 39.00 and the discount would not apply to either item. Opened a chat. No help. She offered to order at the higher prices, I said no thanks and expressed my concerns about the higher prices being returned. Something very odd!

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Gina, we do understand your frustrations and we apologize for the issue you were having with the offer code online. The promotion details are located at the bottom of the e-mail that will explain in detail what the promotion is for. We will be happy to review your account and see what we can do. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

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Elisha M.
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 24th, 2020

I've purchased numerous items over the years and I had recently one bad experience. This was my first time buying shoes from them and it was cheaply made! There's absolutely no support for the sole of the shoes. When I received them the soles were completely detached from the shoes. After speaking to customer service they said they would replace the shoes. When I received the new package it was not the same shoes and it was the wrong size. I spoke to customer service again and asked for a refund after shipping the shoes back. I have an email saying that the shoes were received, however I still have not gotten my money back. I'm not too concerned with the money I'm just a little disappointed with the company because I've been a customer for years and some of my favorite dresses are from Venus.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Elisha, we do apologize your recent order did not meet your expectations. We do want to rectify your concerns. Please email us at socialsupport@venus.com for further assistance.

Thumbnail of user lisaw1338
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 28th, 2020

They have cute clothes but I have to say their customer service is not worth the clothes. They have a contact us but they never help. My address is incorrect because their website switched my mailing address on me, not sure why it does not mail to the address I put into my profile. I called 5 mins after the order only for customer service to blame me for the mistake and say that they can not help me even though the order is still in process and has not been shipped yet. Not to mention, only order from them if you have time to wait three weeks or more to get your order. They ship using USPS which does not track your order so you will never know when it is coming. I wrote with these concerns and they just kept blaming me. From what I see in these reviews they are not at all concerned about their customers being satisfied. I am about ready to cancel my credit card and send all merch coming my way right back to them without opening it for a refund because their service has been so poor. It has been three weeks that I have been waiting on an order from Venus. They are shipping from Jacksonville, FL and I live in Raleigh NC. That should only be a three-day delivery if that! Be sure to pay extra for UPS or FedEx, the only real carriers who know how to perform their jobs. Shame on VENUS for being so $#*!ty at the customer service!

Tip for consumers:
Don't ship using USPS.
Only buy from them if you can wait many weeks before getting your product. They suck at shipping and customer service. The customer service blames customers instead of fixing issues requested by the customer. I will be canceling my credit card because I do not like the treatment I got from customer service.

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I bought clothes and it has been three weeks and still no sign.

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Thumbnail of user heidiv11
VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Lisa! We are sincerely sorry for this experience and your treatment by customer service. Customer satisfaction is very important to us. We would love to make this right and rectify this issue for you. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Thumbnail of user glorias305
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 27th, 2020

I will say the clothing is nice and good quality. But definitely not worth the headache if you need a refund or return. They will not and cannot refund the duties/taxes that you pay on your order. You must request that through CBSA... what a pain.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Gloria! We apologize for any inconvenience with the return process. While 100% customer satisfaction is always our goal, that is not always possible. Still, it is always appreciated when a customer takes the time to tell us ways to better our customer service team. Your notes have been passed to a supervisor and your response is being noted. Please continue to make us aware of any suggestions, comments, or concerns you may have that will enable us to better serve you. If you have any other questions or concerns, please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com.

Thumbnail of user suzannem342
1 review
4 helpful votes
December 16th, 2019

The first order I made, I was very happy with. Cute, quality clothing, got a lot of compliments. The orders after that were not so great. Clothing was cheaply made, didn't fit at all like it appeared in pictures, even though I ordered the right sizes. The final straw for me was when I put in an order and they sent me the wrong blouse. I sent them 2 emails to notify them and asked for them to send the right blouse and size that I ordered and never got a response back. I'm done with them.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Suzanne, we apologize for this experience and for any inconvenience contacting us to rectify a concern. Our e-mails are answered in the order that they are received and sometimes it can take up to 24 hours or more to receive a reply. We are also available by phone Monday-Sunday from 7A. M to 1A. M, eastern standard time. We would love to review your customer account and rectify this issue. We will be sending you a private message to provide you with assistance.

Thumbnail of user samanthac409
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
December 15th, 2020

I have written an email to Venus to ask them to please reconsider their cookie policy. They State very clearly in their privacy policy that they will track my information and also share my information with other companies. I do not think this is fair nor is it a good business model. I spent a lot of money on clothing, gladly. I do not look upon uninvited spam emails fondly. If I want to contact another company for their service or product I will do so on my own. I think this is becoming more and more of an issue for many people and companies that cannot respect our privacy will lose our business.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Samantha! We do understand your concerns and we apologize for any inconvenience. You are able to change your cookie setting on your device so websites are unable to collect information from you. You may go to settings> privacy&security> browsing data to update your cookie settings.

Thumbnail of user kims1239
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 27th, 2020

I loved the Venus before the redo. Now the jeans are cut way too small and the dress material thin.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Kim! We apologize that your experience has not been meeting your expectations lately. We would love to see what we can do to make this right. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com and we will be happy to address your concerns with you.

Thumbnail of user andreak124
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 29th, 2018

I've had to return many items the latest being a short blue dress with the "cold shoulder" and lace trim on sleeves. The materials were like something you'd find in your great grandmas closet I've bought shorts as well from them and they should fit women in their 60s not like what the photos show. I'm extremely disappointed in their line of "products"

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

We sincerely apologize for the troubles with recent interaction with our company, and we truly want to make this right. If you would please reach out to us at socialsupport@venus.com we would be happy to look into your account with you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thumbnail of user shorandat
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 2nd, 2021

I ordered on line two items, I decided to keep one and return one, I didn't care for the material of the item. I used the return label that came with the items. Once it had been a month I emailed and asked had they(Venus) received it, because I wanted a full refund, well I was told that they didn't have and had no way to track and their labels are not customer order specific, it's my fault I didn't get a receipt for the return from UPS or USPS ( they use both) I thought it would be safe to use their labels guess not, I won't buy from them again.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t buy from Venus

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Thumbnail of user belindag111
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 20th, 2022
Verified purchase

I purchased several items, most of which were okay, although their underwire swim tops are horrendous and I can never get one that fits (36DDD) and doesn't make me look ever bigger. However, I did order a Leopard Cold Shoulder Top, Item #V2882-10-UMB in a size M, which was a final sale item/no return or exchange. They sent me an at least size XL Leopard Cold Shoulder Top with the tag torn out and now I'm stuck with it. This is the last time I will order from Venus. Buyer Beware, their Quality Control stinks.

Tip for consumers:
Buyer beware on final sale/no refund or exchange items.

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Dresses

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Belinda! We sincerely apologize for this error. We would love to correct this issue right away. Please send us an e-mail to socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

Thumbnail of user lisah902
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
January 10th, 2020

Venus has some cute clothes if you can live with the so-so quality. But customer service and inventory control is generally lacking. Several times I've had backorders canceled by them, saying the items are no longer in stock. I then check the website and the items ARE in stock in the size/color I ordered. Pretty annoying. No excuse for this with computers to handle orders and inventory.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Lisa, we apologize for this experience. We received your contact on Facebook and Twitter as well. We will still be happy to assist you and do what we can to make this right. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

Thumbnail of user nb81
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 30th, 2018

I ordered a bikini top, and by the time all is said and done it will cost me over $65 CAD with duties, taxes, shipping, and then conversion from USD. Unreal. I've written to them to try to cancel the order. I'll let you know how that goes. So far, very disappointed that my $25 top, costs $40 more dollars just to get it here. Not sensible at all.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

We are sorry to hear that! Unfortunately, we do not collect the duties and taxes fees. Could you please email us at socialsupport@venus.com, so we may look at your order?

Thumbnail of user stacyl131
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 1st, 2019

I placed an order for 3 items on 2/23. My delivery date was supposed to be 3/1. I tracked the shipping several times as it got closer to my address. Well... 3/1 came and went with no package received. Now my delivery date jumped to 3/9 and according to the tracker the package hasn't left Florida yet. Not pleased as I wanted to wear one of the tops to an event this weekend.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Stacy, we do apologize for we apologize for this experience. Please send us a email at socialsupport@venus.com and we will be happy to further assist you.

Thumbnail of user nahalt
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 1st, 2019

I am happy with Venus products however, their shipping takes over 3 or 4 weeks which now a day is unacceptable. I can order things in Amazon or other sites and get it in 2 days or sometimes in a day.
If they can't ship to Canada in reasonable amount of time and cost then they better don't claim so.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Nahal, we do understand your concerns. We will be happy to see what we can do for you. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com for further assistance. Please kindly note, our warehouse is located in Jacksonville, Florida which is also where we ship our items from. We do our absolute best to get our customers their orders as quickly as we can. We do also have expedited shipping options available on our website for quicker delivery services.

Thumbnail of user amandak1152
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 21st, 2022
Verified purchase

I will never buy from Venus again. A simple return has cost me nearly $13. What an absolute waste. The company is trying to force people to keep clothes they simply don't want.

Tip for consumers:
This company has an expensive return policy. Be sure it’s worth it to you.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Amanda! We sincerely apologize for this experience. It is not our intention to force you to keep something you do not want. Please send us an e-mail to socialsupport@venus.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Thumbnail of user joans394
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 2nd, 2020

I ordered a medium. I am 5'6 and 145 and the fir was big but I like larger loungewear. The quality is not the same as shown on the picture. The lining was sort of see-thru ish. Ok for home wear but I would not wear this outside the house

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Joan, thank you for sharing your feedback about our Teddy Pant Set. We appreciate when a customer takes the time to reach out to us on how to improve our items. Never hesitate to continue to reach out to us, we love to hear from our customers! If you need any assistance, you may e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com.

Thumbnail of user violetah
4 reviews
32 helpful votes
August 11th, 2020

I have shopped with Venus on and off for many years and considered myself a good loyal customer. Just this year I placed seven different orders for more than a dozen items with only one item returned. However, it took one bad return experience on top of a dismissive representative to leave a bad taste in my mouth and unsubscribe. Apparently I stumbled on the final sale item and I never had in the past (I never search for them on purpose), so I didn't realize that. Venus still included the return label, so I shipped it back and just got a processed refund notice for zero dollars. The company doesn't even offer to ship the item back, if I was willing to keep it after all and pay for extra shipping. I made an honest mistake and didn't notice the fine print, but just because the company is legally in the right, it doesn't make it the right thing to do. Some online sellers offer a once-per-year goodwill adjustment to their regular shoppers and Venus doesn't even offer it once-per-lifetime. It's a pretty bad business decision and not a friendly return policy, especially considering that we cannot try the items on before making the purchase. Oh and by the way - that "discontinued item" (the language they use to refuse the refund) is still featured on the Venus website, so they are just going to resell it and pocket the money twice.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Violeta! Thank you for your review and we do understand your concerns. We will be happy to review your account and see what we can do to make this a better experience. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

Thumbnail of user michellem804
1 review
5 helpful votes
July 21st, 2019

Purchased a bathing suit which was on back order for about 5 months. Every time I checked it was back ordered to a further date and I was not ever notified. When I finally received it I had to pay another $30 for duties to Canada. Hated the bathing suit. Felt cheap and didn't fit as expected (or based on reviews). Returned it and have been going through quite the hassle to get duty money back. On top of that, Venus charged me shipping to return it even though I paid for it myself and I still have no received a reply where my shipping money refund is (months later still inquiring). Would never buy from them again.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Michelle, we apologize for this experience and we do want to make this all right. We will be sending you a private message to further assist you.

Thumbnail of user paulas929
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 8th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered 2 dresses since sizing was not clear. Paid extra for next day shipping which arrived 3 days late. I am returning 1 item and they're charging me an extra $12 because the closest place to return using their service is an hour away. Customers beware, won't use them again.

Tip for consumers:
Don't pay extra for fast shipping, don't buy anything if you don't live close to one of their return places.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Paula! We apologize that your experience has not met your expectations. We would love to review your account and see what we can do to rectify this issue. Please send us an e-mail to socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

Thumbnail of user gaylej22
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 2nd, 2019

I wear a normal size American size 8 top and never have issues with sizing. I am 5'9,135 lbs. I was undecided what size to order so I ordered an 8 and a 10 as the top said it does not stretch, thinking I can always take it in at the waist if it is too big. The 8 was so ridiculously cut short and tiny and the ten was so short in length, and the bust sizing/seams were so high on my chest it was humorous. Clearly not American cut. The quality was very cheap as the fabric was a noticeably rough and raw. Beware! Picture not as appeared.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Gayle, we apologize that the top did not meet your expectations. We do want to rectify this issue and make your experience better. We will be sending you a private message to further assist you.

Thumbnail of user laurak349
18 reviews
25 helpful votes
September 10th, 2020

Ordered from them several times for many occasions. The clothes are below average quality. A lot of times something looks good and I get it and it looks like pure polyester. They will let you return for a fee or if you put the money on a gift card kind of deal they will do it for free otherwise it is between $7.95 - $8.95. The sizes are all over the place I'll order the same size and it will either be HUGE or to small there is no in between. Models look stunning but I certainly do not. I did get a really pretty dress for a rehearsal dinner that I am pleased with everything else has gone back or just isn't worn. I probably have spent enough with them and learned my lesson and will not buy from them again.

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VENUS S. – VENUS Swimwear Rep

Hi Laura! We apologize that your experience has not met your expectations. We would love the opportunity to review your account and make this right. Please e-mail us at socialsupport@venus.com for assistance.

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