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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers found the products to be of good quality, with beautiful designs and colors that matched their expectations. Several people appreciated the accurate sizing, especially for custom orders, and noted that their items arrived promptly and fit perfectly. The delivery service was generally considered reasonable, with some even receiving their orders weeks ahead of schedule. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product quality, describing items as cheap, tacky, or poorly made, with issues like splitting seams or ill-fitting components. The minority of people were dissatisfied with the return and refund process, citing difficulties in returning items, receiving only partial refunds, or facing challenges with product suitability. Some also mentioned concerns regarding the return policy and associated costs.

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Return policy

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Based on these reviews

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The item I purchased was lovely, the fabric and style were spot on, however two pieces of the three part suit were too big. I asked for a return address and a refund but was offered a percentage reduc... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Beautiful design and colour. Unfortunately the four year old’s dress side seam split the first time she tried it on. The fit was fine it was the stitching that came apart so I had to repair it before... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My outfit wasn’t for me. Returned but only got back £60 of my total outlay of £120 However I put it on Vinted and sold for £39


Company details

  1. Dress Store

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Cicinia offers a complete assortment of bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and personalized gifts for the bride, all reasonably priced. Make your wedding more memorable with gorgeous, trendy and high-quality gowns.


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3.3

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

580 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refund bartering and return charges

A week ago I reviewed this company regarding their failure to acknowledge my returns request. I have sent them 4 further emails detailing my intention to exercise my rights under consumer remote trading laws.Cicinia offered me a 40% refund without returning the outfit(it doesn’t fit,so I don’t want it). I haven’t excepted this ridiculous offer. They have now offered a 55% refund without returning the clothes. Again this is not the law. I have been given the details of where to return the clothes to in China. I bought the clothes from Cicinia UK site, I should be able to return them to a UK depot for the company to return. Included in my return instructions are the list of costs associated with making a return. Starting with a £20 shipping fee, there is also an undisclosed amount for a “rush fee” and an undisclosed amount for a “restocking fee”. I have a feeling that I am not going to see any refund, and I am going to be left with an outfit made up of 3 varying sized separates. I wish I had read the unbiased reviews before I ordered from this company. I honestly recommend you don’t buy from them.

18 March 2026
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear customer,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your shopping experience with us. We confirmed that your case has now been escalated and we are processing a refund in line with your consumer rights. And we have contacted you by mail:service@cicinia.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance. Looking forward to serving you better next time!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company. The service is dreadful and quality of the dress ordered was terrible

The dress I ordered looked pale green and was described as mist but when it arrived it looked like a dirty white. Worst still, the quality is shockingly bad. The material was plasticky; really cheap looking.
It cost £141 but really I would not pay £4 for it. I wish I could give minus stars for this review. Do not buy from this company. They do not answer emails re refunds and have very shoddy goods.

11 March 2026
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear customer,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your shopping experience with us. We are willing to provide you with a better solution. And we have contacted you by mail:service@cicinia.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance. Looking forward to serving you better next time!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered up a dress from this company

I ordered up a dress from this company. However, sadly it did not suit me. I tried at length to return the dress but only after escalating to a PayPal dispute did the Company give me a return address. I paid £151 for the dress they offered me £100. Beware if you order from this company and wish to return the refund is far less than you would get from any other Company. In order to get some cash back after returning I accepted this offer. The dress cost me £26 to return to China so I pretty much lost half of what I paid. Buyer beware with this knowledge.

5 March 2026
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear customer,
Thank you for your feedback.
We sincerely apologize for your experience and appreciate you sharing your feedback. Your order has been escalated to our customer service team, and we are actively reviewing your case to find a better resolution. Please check your email — we’ve reached out directly to discuss this further and hope to restore your trust in us.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance. Looking forward to serving you better next time!
Best regards.
Cicinia

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought what looked like a beautiful…

I bought what looked like a beautiful dress from these when it came it was cheap, tacky, thin and see-through. Was not the beautiful dress from the pitch at all when I contacted customer service as you have to do when you need to get a return they offered me 10% refund and keep the address when I declined this and ask for the address to return the items too they’ve completely ignored every email I’ve sent. I’ve not had one reply and I must’ve sent about 10 emails to them. I paid £145 for this dress and it’s worth nothing but the bin absolutely gutted. Do not use these especially if your kids prom dresses they’re cheap fancy dress quality if that

18 February 2026
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear customer,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your shopping experience with us. We are willing to provide you with a better solution. And we have contacted you by mail:service@cicinia.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Best regards.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality and refund issues

UPDATE (24 Jan 2026): Cicinia have replied publicly on Trustpilot asking for my details. However they still have not replied to my email. My order number is ZJCN2245307UK. I am still awaiting the return address and written confirmation that a full refund to the original payment method will be issued once the item is returned, with no deductions other than those stated in their returns policy. Please provide the return address promptly so this can be resolved without further delay. I will update this review again once the refund has been completed.

I purchased a dress for my mum to wear at my wedding. When it arrived, the quality and finish were poor and it looked nothing like the standard shown on the website photos, which is why we requested a refund.

Instead of a straightforward return/refund in line with their policy, they offered:
1. £20 refund if we kept the dress, or
2. a £90 voucher to use in their store.

They later offered to refund only 55% of the dress cost as “compensation” if we agreed to keep the dress and alter it locally.

When I explained that if they did not comply with their policy I would have to raise a complaint/chargeback with my card provider, they responded:
“If the credit card dispute continues on this basis, we will file a complaint with the bank.”
I found this unprofessional and intimidating.

After raising concerns further, they ignored our last message entirely, leaving us out of pocket without a resolution.

We have written correspondence and screenshots to support everything stated above.

UPDATE (25 Jan 2026): I have already provided the order number (ZJCN2245307UK) publicly on Trustpilot and previously via email. I am still awaiting the return address and confirmation of the full refund to the original payment method.

23 January 2026
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear Customer,
We sincerely apologize for the frustration and disappointment you have experienced throughout this process. We take your feedback very seriously and are committed to resolving this matter properly for you.
To ensure we can handle your case effectively and directly, could you please provide us with your order number or the email address associated with your purchase?
We would like to clarify that we have never intended to force any customer to keep an unsatisfactory item. If you still wish to proceed with a return for a full refund as per our policy, we are more than happy to provide you with the return address immediately upon receiving your details.
Furthermore, we will escalate this case to our management team for a thorough review and a prioritized resolution.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we look forward to your reply so we can take swift action.
Best regards,

We note that our after-sales department has returned the full amount of your order and sent you a refund email on the morning of January 26. Please check the refund information.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One of the dresses that was made to…

One of the dresses that was made to order had a massive round mark on the front of the dress. No time to waste as I needed the dress urgently I had to travel and purchase another one from a shop. Very disappointed. Hope no one else ever has this experience

15 October 2025
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear Customer
We sincerely apologize for the dress issue and understand your disappointment. We've contacted you directly to gather details and resolve this promptly. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're committed to preventing such occurrences. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Best regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Classy

Beautiful dress excellent quality the only thing I was disappointed with was the packaging for such an expensive dress I thought it would of came in a box not shoved in a plastic bag

8 October 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Customer

I had a few problems with the processing of my order but when I got in contact I had great customer service, really lovely to talk to Vivi. I adore my item and is in great quality! Happy all my bridesmaids will be ordering from this site! Thank you very much

5 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent cutomer service

The out arruved was as it appeared online.

This company added the personal touch. (Making it easier to be in contact as I was concerned a wedding outfit wouldnt arrive on time).
Overall an excellent experience.

15 October 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
Even you spot you dream wedding dress or bridesmaid dress DO NOT buy! I have tried to arrange a refund of 90% and pay for p&p but they are now saying p&p will cost me more and I’ll have to pay for custom charges as their warehouse is now in China but this isn’t stated on their website. I have been offered a 50% refund but trying to get this processed is proving to be very difficult as they keep saying the refund keeps failing! Don’t know when I’ll receive a refund or whether I even will.

10 September 2025
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear Customer,
Thank you for your patience. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration regarding your refund. We would like to clarify a few points to help resolve this situation:

Return Shipping Costs:
As stated in our policy, returns for standard-sized items require the customer to cover return shipping fees, which are paid directly to the courier—we do not profit from these charges.
Refund Delay:
Your refund is currently pending because the order is under dispute status with your payment provider. Until the dispute is closed or withdrawn, we cannot process any refunds electronically.

Next Steps:
Please contact your bank/payment platform to cancel the dispute, and notify us once done.
We will immediately process your 50% refund as offered (or arrange a return for a 90% refund if you prefer).

We deeply value your trust and are committed to resolving this fairly. Please let us know how you would like to proceed.

Best regards,
Cicinia

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refund & returns policy a scam

Refund & returns policy a scam. DO NOT USE THIS ONLINE COMPANY UNLESS YOU ARE 100% SURE OF SIZES!! They assure you that they will refund 90% of your money, however, I have just been offered 25%!! I will be reporting to ombudsman/ consumer rights. Appalling service.

25 August 2025
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear Customer
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any confusion regarding our refund process. We would like to clarify that it is never our intention to refuse returns or the 90% refund as stated in our policy.
In some cases, we first offer a partial refund while allowing the customer to keep the item, as many find this a convenient alternative to returning the product. However, we fully respect your preference for a return and refund.
If you would still like to proceed with the return, please kindly provide us with your order number. We will immediately send you the return address and further instructions. Upon receipt of the returned item, we will process your 90% refund without delay.
We value your satisfaction and are committed to resolving this matter for you.
Best regards,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BE WARNED. DO NOT BUY FROM HERE.

I wish I'd listened to the other reviews! I honestly thought I wouldn't be returning so the problems with returning wouldn't apply (I planned to just get it altered if it didn't fit right). I've been sent a different dress to the one in the images and description. They are saying the slits in the sleeve just can't be seen in the images because of the angle, there is also no mention of this in the description. I specifically bought a long sleeve dress so that my arms were covered. I had to buy a new dress, I cannot wear the one they sent. They are refusing to let me return it. I am astonished at such awful customer service. I WANT A REFUND. I'll take the 90%, I'm not bothered. But, I want a reply to my email, and I want a refund. This level of service is unacceptable and unlawful.

25 August 2025
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear Customer
Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration this has caused. We genuinely regret the delay in replying to your email — our customer service team operates on weekdays, and sometimes responses may take slightly longer during busy periods, but we certainly did not intend to ignore your concerns.
Regarding the dress, we understand your disappointment. We did explain that the sleeve design is part of the current style, though we acknowledge that the product images and description should have shown and mentioned the slits more clearly. We have already raised this feedback to our design and content teams to improve accuracy in the future.
We also offered to remake the dress according to your preferences at no extra cost in our earlier communication. At the same time, we absolutely accept returns for items that do not meet expectations. A return address was sent to you via email. Once the dress is returned, we will process a 90% refund promptly.
Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you have not received the return instructions, please let us know immediately, and we’ll resend them. We are here to help and make this right.
Best regards.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Return policy not honored despite poor quality issue

I purchased dresses for use as bridemaid dresses and they were unwearable. The heavily molded, very large cups (much larger that than then listed measurements) are sewn into the waist band. I requested a return and refund, and was met by several emails denying that request. The company also repeatedly asked me to take a small percentage refund and resell the dresses locally - again, they are unwearable by someone with a human female anatomy. This company is borderline a scam, and certainly does not produce quality clothing or treat its customers well. Unfortunately, I have been left with little choice but to go through the credit card dispute process instead.

12 August 2025
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Reply from Cicinia

Dear customer,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your shopping experience with us. Could you please provide the order number, or with a screenshot contact our after-sales customers, we will upgrade your after-sales service.Our mail:service@cicinia.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance. Looking forward to serving you better next time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Amazing, just as I ordered, sizing and everything as expected, worked perfectly for what we needed

4 July 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t buy!!!

Dress wasn’t the size as advertised and could not get an address to return it

8 July 2025
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Reply from Cicinia

Hello,
Sorry for the inconvenience with your order.The size of the standard is fixed. We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your shopping experience with us. We are willing to provide you with a better solution. , if you need to return or exchange can contact our mailbox.mail:service@cicinia.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance. Looking forward to serving you better next time!

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