✅ What’s good about SHEIN
SHEIN is a China-based global online retailer, part of whose business includes fast‑fashion clothing for moderate fashion on the women’s wear market.
Its website has a long, diverse list of categories: women, men, curve sizes, kids and home & living. SHEIN+1
For much of the merchandise, its pricing is quite low — so if budget is tight it can prove fairly compelling.
Being in Pakistan has its advantages, international online shopping is at your fingertips! (although you may have to factor in shipping/customs.)
⚠️ Things to consider/potential downsides
- Shipping time & cost: Since orders can ship from abroad, you may experience longer shipping times or increased shipping/customs fees.
- Quality & Sizing The quality may not always be top‑tier at such a low price point; and sizing standards might vary (Asian sizes often run small).
- Returns & refunds: Returning items might be more complicated/costly with international shopping. Confirm your region’s policy.
- Hidden charges: You may have to pay duty/tax at time of arrival in Pakistan.
- Ethical considerations: SHEIN has been the subject of controverses around its labour practices, sourcing transparency and product safety.
- The deceptive discount: A few shoppers mention the price at when they add to basket changes/discounts vary.
📦 How to safely shop from Pakistan (Step‑by‑step)
Also, check Shipping to Pakistan – On SHEIN website/app, you need to select the country (Pakistan) if available and then look for shipping options with estimated time and cost.
Read product details — Review size chart, measurements (in cm or inches), fabric info, user‑photos in reviews.
Check the price and final cost — Factoring in shipping, any duties/import tax you may owe.
Use a trusty payment method — Opt for a payment account that has some kind of buyer protection (credit card, PayPal if possible).
Keep Your Documentation -Write down the order number, shipping tracki8ng exchange correspondence etc after purchzse.
Track your package -When shipped, keep an eye on the tracking. If held up in customs expect to pay Duty or have Courier do so.
Check items as soon as you receive them — quality, sizing, damage. If faulty, read about SHEIN’s Pakistan return policy (or other regions through which you ordered).
• Be wary of “hype” deals – if something seems “too good to be true,” read reviews and check how reliable the seller is (on marketplace parts).
Return/refund policy – May be tough/expensive to return since you are overseas. Prefer items for which you are fairly certain that you will stick to.
Check local laws — Import taxes, banned items. Pakistani customs rules and regulations apply. Do not order things that may be delayed or heavily taxed.
🛍 Tips to get best value
- Filter by “New” & “Sale” to choose trends on sale now.
- Read user‑reviews & photos (real customer images) to record how the item really appears.
- Order combined shipping if purchasing more than one item — sometimes mixed packaging saves you money.
- Sign up for a newsletter or app notifications — there are often promo codes / coupon codes out there, especially for first‑time users or when you download an app.
- Compare item cost + shipping + duty vs what you can get locally (sometimes local boutiques are similar after transport costs).
- You’re also going to want to check the sizing conversions (Asia vs Europe vs US) so that you do not have a size surprise.