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Despite all the bad reviews I ordered the Lotus Slip Dress Red and it arrived very quickly (within a week). It looked exactly as described and was a very pretty dress but was way to long for me and t... See more
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I love the R&B dresses although I do think the price point is high for materials that aren’t as high quality as they used to be (eg I bought a dress years ago that was 100% silk and was less than £200... See more
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Always unbelievable customer service, Shannon helped me with my credit note on this occasion , I always buy Rat and Boa clothing. The designs are stunning, the postage is fast, if you do need to r... See more
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For the bold and the spirited; clothing designed by women for women. Express yourself, from the inside out in our stylish collections. Shop our exclusive range of luxe boutique items online now. World wide shipping.
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3.3
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As a loyal customer I can’t speak…
As a loyal customer I can’t speak highly enough of r&b. They are my go to
1 April 2026
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Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Debbie,
Thank you so much for your lovely words!
We truly appreciate your continued support!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Fantastic customer service experience…
Fantastic customer service experience from Beth, 5 🌟
28 April 2026
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Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Casey,
We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Beth!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Preorder
I had some confusion about a pre order I made recently. Customer service cleared the information for me and even give me to option to cancel the order but I love love love the dress and can’t wait to receive it!! Professional and so so helpful.
28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi,
We’re glad our customer service team was able to clear things up and give you the information you needed.
We hope you absolutely love your item when it arrives!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Best dresses ever
I am never disappointed when I buy from rat & boa. The quality and fit is always unreal and I always get compliments.
28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Calvin,
We’re thrilled to hear that you love the quality and fit — that truly means a lot to us.
We love that you’re getting compliments every time you wear your pieces!
Kindest Regards
The Rat and Boa Team.
I ordered two dresses and ended up…
I ordered two dresses and ended up returning one. The return process was smooth and hassle-free. I absolutely love the dress I decided to keep
27 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.
We're so happy to hear that you love the dress!
Thank you again for your support, and we hope you enjoy wearing your new piece!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Refunds not issued
I ordered multiple dresses for my wedding and sent them back due to them being ill-fitting.
All items were returned using a pre-paid postage label provided by Rat & Boa with proof of postage.
They claim a dress wasn't received in the parcel and are refusing to issue the refund.
The item was definitely in the parcel when I sent it, I'm not a thief and I would be able to tell if there was a dress sitting around in my house.
Under the consumer rights act the seller is liable for any issues during the courier process if they provide the prepaid label - which Rat & Boa did.
After various backwards and forwards they are still refusing to issue the refund so I will now have to take this further with the small claims court.
Extremely time consuming and unfair. I would never buy from this brand again and would recommend nobody else does either.
27 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Megan,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We take all returns and investigations extremely seriously and have conducted a full review in conjunction with both our warehouse team and our courier.
Following this investigation, we were unable to locate one of the returned items within the parcel received. As such, and in line with our returns policy, we were unable to process a refund for items not received.
We can confirm that our management team has now been in direct contact with you to resolve this.
If there is anything further we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
I've ordered from R&B before and will…
I've ordered from R&B before and will probably purchase again and again. The fabrics used feel luxurious. Website navigation is pretty easy and I love that there are different patterns and colours! Shipping is quick and easy.
5 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Majean,
Thank you so much for your continued support and for taking the time to share your thoughts! We're so happy to hear you've had a positive experience with us and love your purchase!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team
Be careful, no response from customer care
Been trying to connect regarding the return of the item, due to the insufficient quality and inadequately high price for 7 days- no response. Still waiting. Not the best customer care. Be careful and think twice before making a purchase. Updated- finally after this review customer care responded and made a refund to the credit card.
24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Inga,
We’re truly sorry to hear that you’ve had a frustrating experience, and we sincerely apologise for any confusion or disappointment caused. That’s certainly not how we want any of our customers to feel.
A prepaid return label was issued, and all the return details were included on the label so the parcel could be taken directly to the drop-off point. We can see that our team has since reached out to clarify this, but we’re very sorry if this wasn’t clear at the time or if you felt there was a delay in communication.
Please know we’re here to help and if there’s anything further we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Love their dresses
Love their dresses! Shipping is extremly fast, no problem ever when ordering
10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Iva,
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We're so happy to hear you love your pieces!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Great customer experience and super…
Great customer experience and super helpful before my holiday!
22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Jade,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with our team and that we could help ahead of your holiday.
Wishing you the most amazing trip!
Kindest Regards.
The Rat and Boa Team.
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Maj,
Thank you so much!
We’re so glad to hear you’re happy with your items and the service you received.
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Always love ordering from Rat & Boa and…
Always love ordering from Rat & Boa and have done for a number of years now - really unique clothes perfect for holidays and always attract plenty of compliments. Their sales are really good value for money and generally really happy with the quality. Sometimes the sizing is a bit out but always found customer service able to sort any problems
2 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi,
Thank you so much for your continued support over the years — it really means a lot to us!
We’re so happy to hear you love our pieces and that they’ve been your go-to for holidays and compliments. It’s also great to know you’ve had positive experiences with our team whenever you’ve needed help.
We really appreciate your honest feedback on sizing too, as it helps us keep improving.
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
10/10
Not only was the dress absolutely stunning, but their customer service were really efficient too. I would absolutely buy from here again!
8 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi,
We’re thrilled to hear you loved your dress and had a great experience with our customer service team. It’s wonderful to know everything went smoothly for you, and we truly appreciate your kind words!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Scam & horrible customer service
I bought two dresses from Rat&Boa, one of which was missing from the delivery. I tried repeatedly to get in touch with their customer service, and after a long time they told me that they didn’t believe it was missing and therefore wouldn’t do anything about the problem. That’s scamming your customers, and I’ve never experienced such poor customer service. An absolutely terrible experience!
7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Noa,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we are really sorry to hear about your experience.
Whenever an item is reported as missing, we carry out a detailed investigation to understand what may have happened. This involves working closely with both our courier and warehouse teams, reviewing dispatch information such as parcel weights at different stages, and assessing the delivery details provided by the courier.
Upon completion of this investigation, we are only able to issue a refund where the evidence indicates that the item has not been received. I completely understand that this may not be the outcome you were hoping for, and we very sorry for any disappointment or frustration this may have caused.
If there’s anything further you’d like us to look into, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
This is one of my fav brands ever
This is one of my fav brands ever! I recently made a purchase and had to return it for an exchange.unfortunately there were some issues but the customer service resolved it asap.
1 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Boseee,
We’re really glad to hear our customer service team was able to resolve the issue quickly for you and get everything sorted. We always aim to make things as smooth as possible, especially with exchanges.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Beautiful dress
The dress I ordered was absolutely gorgeous, it was too long, which I expected as I’m only 156cm.
I would have kept it and had it altered but it was a little see through in the light and I wanted it for my daughter’s wedding. If it had just been for a party I would have been happy to wear it
The returns service and refund was simple and quick
I would definitely buy again
27 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Safia,
We’re delighted to hear you loved the dress, even if it wasn’t quite right for such a special occasion! We’re so pleased the returns and refund process was simple and quick for you, and we truly appreciate your kind words!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team.
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Eva,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your feedback!
Kindest Regards,
The Rat and Boa Team
Amazing dresses
Amazing dresses, such lovely quality and fit. Great customer service too, answered any queries promptly
1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We're thrilled to hear you loved the quality and fit of our dresses. It also means a lot to know our customer service team was able to answer your queries promptly.
We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Warm regards,
The Rat & Boa Team
Really quick and efficient resolution to my issue with my order
I love Rat & Boa. I have previously ordered with them and was super satisfied with my dress.
I had recently placed another order for a dress for an upcoming wedding, and upon receiving it noticed that the fit wasn't exactly as described, but beyond that there was a quality issue with the seam being off centred. I was extremely upset because I had been eyeing this dress for probably a year and finally pulled the trigger through a sale they had.
This is a pretty difficult issue to describe or at least prove through pictures without being able to inspect it, but the rat and boa team helped me really quickly by sending me a return label, and update on further instructions (that upon only review of it, would there be an issue of a full refund only cause I had bought this item on sale, and because I had it shipped to a US address, even though I am from Canada).
It was honestly in my eyes at least a complex process, and one I was super hesitant on that wouldnt be resolved, however, I received my refund quickly and was offered an opportunity to honour the discount I had received on the dress when the size i needed became available.
Maybe some people expect this type of service for an issue like this but honestly, some companies create a lot of unnecessary friction and ruin the entire customer experience for their customers.
I wasn't able to re-order a dress in time for the wedding, but I'll definitely be buying from them again, and just wanted to make note of the wonderful service I did receive.
14 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Jessica,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and honest review. We’re truly sorry to hear about the disappointment with the dress, especially after you had been waiting so long to purchase it. We completely understand how upsetting that must have felt.
That said, we’re so pleased we were able to resolve the issue quickly for you and provide clarity around the return and refund process. We always aim to handle concerns fairly and efficiently, no matter how complex they may seem, and it’s wonderful to hear that you felt supported throughout.
While we’re sorry the timing didn’t work out for your wedding, we really appreciate your understanding and your continued support.
Thank you again for your kind words!
Warm regards,
The Rat & Boa Team
Amazing costumer care
I needed to return two items I bought on sale and order new ones to the same discounted price. The team was super lovely, patient and helpful throughout the entire process. No delays and I got my money refunded very quickly. I felt taken care of and listened to, great service (and beautiful clothes).
15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rat & Boa
Hi Tiina,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that your exchange process went smoothly and that our team was able to support you!
We truly appreciate your kind words!
Warm regards,
The Rat & Boa Team
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