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Nichole Y.

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3 Reviews by Nichole

  • YumeTwins

9/9/20

So far I've received 5 boxes. Every box has had different types of items, but the kawaii characters are often the same (ghibli, Sanrio, sumikko gurashi, my melody, Pokémon). You don't get to choose which characters or items you get. I give anything that doesn't fit my taste to friends and family. The only change I would like is to see the various possible items for sale on the site, so if I get a character I don't care for then I might be able to buy the one I do like. Overall it's fun, I look forward to receiving the boxes and love the surprises.

Tip for consumers:
If you use the site to buy some things (via Japan haul instead of the subscription box) - I don't think they ever restock any thing, so if you want it then you need to buy it while it's available.

Products used:
The boxes contain a variety of things, some I used and some I didn't and decided to give away. If you love cute Japanese things then you'll probably enjoy the items they send.

  • Trustpilot

5/24/19

I wrote a review on trustpilot about a site I made a purchase from (retro-stage). My review was long and detailed, and I tried to be helpful by explaining to others how to properly select sizes from that site - it's an asian company so the sizes are VERY different from western sizes. Any way - I got an email from trustpilot that they took my review down because of "unusual review patterns."

Considering I'm a real person who made a real review - I'm more than annoyed. I'll include photos and let ya'll decide if you want to trust them.

Also as a side note, if you're trying to find out whether a site is reputable o not, don't go by the reviews on their own site, and don't go by the reviews on just a couple other sites (trustpilot or even sitejabber) - read as many reviews and info as you can - LEARN as much as you can. Then make an informed opinion.

Every bad review I read from the site is typical for many asian sites - "it didnt fit, the size is wrong" (they didnt bother to measure themselves and assumed all size XL are the same) or "it never arrived" (they didnt bother waiting the full shipping period -- or it got stuck in customs, which is not the fault of customer or company. I've ordered many products from different companys - once or twice I waited about 2 months before receiving a item from China. It happens. If you do your research you cann better prepare yourself.

  • Retro Stage

5/22/19

I ordered the "Black 1950s Plaid Swing Dress" - it is actually a houndstooth print, and I also bought the long black petticoat. I love it, it fits perfectly and looks just like the picture - but I think the petticoat is really necessary to properly pull of a swing dress. I also think the quality of the dress is as one should expect, no defects, looks like picture, etc.

Whenever I order clothing I alwayd look at the size chart because sizes are never the same for all makers. I never look at the ones that show US equivalent sizes (I'm from the US) - because AGAIN, clothing isnt the same for all makers.

USE your CURRENT body measurements (bust, waist, hip) - and out of those measurements go with the largest one. Example: my hips measured at their size XXL, my waist at their size L, and my bust at their size XL -- I chose the XXL because then it wiuldnt be tight in any of the areas. When I say current measurement, I mean, tae your measurements before you click on a size. Your body measurements can change over just a few months so you want recent.

Their site said it would take 10-15 business days to ship (that means you dont count weekends) - it arrived here on the 10th business day - so shipping was just as they said.

The dress and petticoat both go just below my knees (I am 5'3"). The dress material was a bit stiff, felt like they starched it - I think it'll be less stiff after I wash it a couple times. The fabric of the dress is a little bi stretchy, so I probably could have gone with the XL but I didnt want a tight fit.

I emailed them a question about proper care, they replied promptly in the next business day and answered my question.

Overall I love my dress, its just as advertised and the shipping was as expected. I will be buying more dresses in the future.

Tip for consumers:
Make sure to look at the measurement on the size chart and compare your measurements - the sizes appear to be asian sizes, so if you are typically an XL in the US, these clothes will likely not fit you.

Products used:
1 dress and 1 petticoat

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Candy L. – Retro Stage Rep

Hi Nichole,
Thank you for your order in retro-stage.
Thank you very much for sharing your great comments with the wonderful photos!

We are always committed to providing more affordable and higher quality products. Our aim is to make a good life at your fingertips.

Looking forward to serving you again.
Have a nice day.
Yours,
Bree

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Nichole Y.'s review of Trustpilot earned 3 Very Helpful votes

Nichole Y.'s review of Retro Stage earned 15 Very Helpful votes

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