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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More than happy with the dress i ordered, didnt wait long for it to arrive, and i was pleased with how it was packed folded tidy and in a pretty postage bag. 😁

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking. Placed an order on 11th April. Took my money then nothing. No items, no communication, just radio silence. I will be reporting to action fraud after the bank holiday. Looking at all other r... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SITE YOU DO NOT GET YOUR ITEMS I am all for supporting small businesses but do not buy from this one, 25 days later and no items received, excuses about not responding to message... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I checked with Louise before ordering “cashmere “ socks that they were actually cashmere. When they arrived they were made of only 35% wool, 36% polyester and 29% cotton When I got in touch their re... See more

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Company details

  1. Fashion Accessories Store
  2. Children's Clothing Store
  3. Clothing Store
  4. Women's Clothing Store

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Downtown Dolly is a Cotswold-based company, selling boutique clothing, accessories & homeware at affordable prices.


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2.7

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

69 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking company

Shocking company. Order 3 pairs of boots. No despatch notification, contacted the company and was ignored. Chased and chased. Told they would be delivered, then had been delivered which they had NOT. Ignored more until I stated I would go to trading standards if I continued to hear nothing. Got apology and told sent another despite asking for refund as no longer wanted anything (this refund had eventually been agreed so unsure why she claimed she had sent one of the 3 items again). Once again didn’t arrived and been ignored since. Got a partial refund but still out of money.
Shocking customer service, ignored and then provided with excuses which I was kind and understood as promises more staff incoming would mean better replies. This didn’t happen.
Would never order again or suggest anyone does. Avoid!!
Items are from china by the looks of things, IF they even exist in the first place as I have no evidence of them existing.
I’m all for supporting small businesses and actively try to so am bitterly disappointed and feel taken advantage of.

23 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

yeah, i wouldn't shop here again

yeah, i really wouldn't shop here again; facebook ads led me to this website;
communication from seller is nearly non existent, she only replied when i said i would take the matter further; delivery was slow, item probably not 100% cotton and had a very 'chinese' style to it - not for me; no packing slip/returns advice included in parcel - you can find the returns address on the website though; overall not impressed but worth a try....

17 May 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dress not received

Dress not received. Emails and messages ignored so far. If dress is eventually received it will be far too late. Wish I had looked at trust pilot before ordering as I would not have gone ahead. Dress arrived shortly after I left this review but was not true to size so was far too small. Had to pay postage to return. After three weeks had not received a refund but have now, after emailing to request it. Would still not recommend.

2 May 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking

Shocking. Placed an order on 11th April. Took my money then nothing. No items, no communication, just radio silence. I will be reporting to action fraud after the bank holiday. Looking at all other reviews it seems I'm not the only one who has been robbed from.

30 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had to wait over 8weeks for items with…

Had to wait over 8weeks for items with just one email response and then nothing despite me contacting them several times. I have already left this review but it has disappeared so adding again! Have returned the items as they arrived too late for their purpose. The return has been received as royal mail has a record of it but no response to emails requesting a refund. In all the company have had my money since 21st January. I just want a reply and my money back please if you could do this asap or I will have to contact my credit card company.

31 March 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DON’T BUY - WE WERE RIPPED OFF

I bought a jumper and 6 weeks later, still no sign of it. All my emails & messages ignored, until I’m then told twice it’s been delivered. I’m then accused of lying about it not arriving!! DO NOT ORDER FROM THESE - IT’S A SCAM

11 March 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a jumper online

I bought a jumper online, 6 weeks later and numerous emails, it still hasn’t arrived. Communication is non-existent and I have been told twice it’s been delivered. I’ve now been accused of lying - have now been blocked. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY - IT’s A SCAM

10 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have still not received my order

Have still not received my item 5 weeks later when it says 10-14 days on your website.
Have taken money from my account but have not sent my order. Have emailed but no response back. Will be taking this further and reporting if no response this week. Avoid at all costs

2 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered item a month ago

Ordered item a month ago, no communication since, item not received and they have not responded to an email requesting information. If I do not have a response in 48 hours I will be instituting a charge back and/or issuing a letter before claim.

1 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SITE YOU DO NOT…

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SITE YOU DO NOT GET YOUR ITEMS
I am all for supporting small businesses but do not buy from this one, 25 days later and no items received, excuses about not responding to messages then totally ignores, appalling customer service, Also requests you send the money via PayPal gift to avoid deductions. No reimbursement received. Shocking service

25 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. The item I bought is lovely. Definitely buy again. Packaging also excellent.
Thankyou Gill

11 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

From the moment I ordered the lack of…

From the moment I ordered the lack of communication was clear. Despite portraying that this company is Cotswolds based, this is only where the owner lives and goods are actually ordered from China. My ‘cashmere’ items arrived eventually, with Chinese labels stating that they were acrylic and were awful quality. My messages, emails, WhatsApps were all ignored until I as a final resort sent a letter saying I would reclaim costs incurred via a small claims court……it took that action for the owner to acknowledge me. Excuse after excuse followed about her having been ill with covid then having to put her children to bed, she was aggressive, patronising and threatened to report me to the police after I explained my issues. She then told me she was running 2, million pound companies and had 10 years experience in a commercial role…..despite companies house data showing she is 23….with no other companies on record.
Whilst I’m fully sympathetic to having to work whilst looking after small children and the impact that the pandemic has, this does not give business owners an excuse to ignore customers and complaints.

Edited to say that the owner has now messaged to say that I’m just an angry and awful person to leave a bad review for a small business. Far from it. Trust pilot is the place to understand how a business is run and unfortunately this business is currently struggling to meet basic standards and has an owner who struggles with customer service. I wish them all the best.

9 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Item still hasn’t arrived after a month of ordering. Sent numerous emails, FB messages and WhatsApp. No response from company. Do not use!
Updated: received a reply from the seller after posting this comment. Item was dispatched from China on the 25/01. I’ve asked for a refund but yet again this has been ignored.

4 February 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Downtown Dolly

Hello, Happy Friday. We have just checked our records and have seen you have emailed today at 19:05. We apologize we didn’t reply straight away. Your order has been dispatched a few days after you have ordered and we will send you an email with the tracking. We no longer us whattsapp which is probably why you didn’t get a reply.

Kindest regards
DD 🎀

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Firmly AVOID this company

Firmly AVOID this company. They state Cotswold based but clearly NOT. Chinese I believe. They state 100% cashmere. My item arrived (a month later than they stated) and is clearly marked 65% acrylic and 35%wool. This company needs to be reported.
I have taken photographs but cannot upload sadly! They should be reported to an ombudsman

29 January 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Downtown Dolly

Hello Shahnaz for your review. We are based in the Cotswolds, which can seem from our return address which is in Combe. If you’d like to return your item, please do so to our return address and we will be happy to refund you. We are happy you enjoyed your cashmere jumpers you also brought from us. Have a great day

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nice product but small for a medium

Nice product but small for a medium, def a 10. Took ages to arrive over Xmas, no answers from the chat line, and completely inaccurate tracking info via their shipping agent. After ship?. Or something similar.

27 January 2022
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Reply from Downtown Dolly

Hello Judy, thank you for your review. I apologies the cardigan dosent fit you. We’ve seen you’ve returned your item and have now refunded you. Have a great day

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with mystery bag

Very disappointed with mystery bag
Asked for a certain size and everything that arrived was tiny and no where near the right size.

27 January 2022
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Reply from Downtown Dolly

Hello Louise, thanks for your review. Everything sent to you was a size 14 plus, however I’m very sorry if they are not suitable. Please use the code Dolly5 for 5 pounds off your next purchase with us and we will see to get you the right size next time. Have a great day

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