karenmillen.co.uk Reviews 

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Evaluating 217 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. People frequently experienced frustrating delays when trying to secure their rightful refunds after returning items, often facing prolonged waiting periods. Many buyers mentioned that customer support was virtually non-existent, relying entirely on unhelpful automated responses instead of resolving problems. Additionally, online orders frequently arrived damaged, incorrect, or missing entirely without proper assistance from the company. Though some reviewers were happy with the stylish clothing designs and found certain staff members to be very professional. Dedicated longtime fans also deeply appreciated the brand's aesthetic appeal despite the widespread logistical and customer service difficulties.

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Customer service

Customers experienced widespread frustration regarding customer service, highlighting that communication is... See more

Refund

Clients share negative opinions on refund, highlighting severe delays and weeks of waiting to get their money... See more

Return policy

Users describe profound frustration with the return policy, frequently highlighting significant delays in... See more

Product

Customers consistently note negative experiences with product quality and sizing issues. Reviewers frequently... See more

Order

Reviewers highlight negative aspects of ordering, with customers frequently reporting missing items, lost... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely rubbish. First sent wrong item and would do nothing until 'the wrong item' had been returned. Correct item then came and was a totally different shade to the matching item because it was a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please dont waste your time and money ordering from Karen Millen. There is zero customer service! Order from November never received. It was for a Christmas night out. Paid for express delivery. Its n... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completely misleading. Website says app gives you extra discount- true but if you use your premium delivery details than discount code not recognised. If you pay for delivery then you get the discoun... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My coat arrived faulty. I had contacted them 30 times via different methods . No response . I finally got a response with a free shipping returns label . I really loved the coat but wanted to purchase... See more



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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Karen Millen refuse to refund my…


Karen Millen refuse to refund my monies…
Karen Millen refuse to refund my monies despite their written statements that will refund to my original payment method claiming that I requested a credit voucher which I have never asked for.
I have copies /screenshots of them saying they will refund to my original card. They have not.

This is a scam.

I have now reported them to Citizens Advice Bureau and also make a chargeback claim with bank.

I will also proceed reporting them to other legal agencies for investigation.

5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

Appalling customer service. They added an insurance product to my order and I noticed it on the email confirmation of my order. I then emailed them and they proceeded to refuse to refund it even though it wasn’t me who added it. They said it’s my responsibility to remove it from the invoice before confirming. They have lost a customer as although this was once a premium clothing brand - this is not premium service.

5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Karen millen are scamming and unlawful avoid at all costs!!!

Karen millen are scamming and unlawful , upon returning all my items I was subject to £44.68 fee for a “seel” charge , this apparently is added to all check out orders that apply and you have to “OPT OUT” , if you miss this tiny tick box underneath all the jargon at check out you don’t opt out you are subject ti this cost to cover Insurance for your parcel!!!, it’s clearly a scam and Karen Millens way of catching Customers out passing the cost to insure the order onto the customer rather than them , customer service are 0 help and do not care even if you clearly haven’t used any of this “seel” benefit !

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t not buy from Karen miller

I’ve been chasing my refund now for 3 weeks and I’m getting tired going through the request now i can see I’m on a long journey of getting my money back. This is my third time of ordering and definitely will be the last I’ve already unsubscribe from the mailing list just water my money back then I delete the account. The first two orders were kept so did not know that they are criminals. Need to start letting people know that they don’t refund customers money. Avoid at all cost I’ve never seen a store that take weeks or months to do a refund.

15 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be careful of returns process

I’ve just had nearly £300 returned as a credit rather than a refund to my card - they’re saying I should have selected the refund and it’s too late now. But it must not have been clear as I would never have selected a credit which has to be used in 72 days! Not long enough at all.

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DELAYED REFUNDS, POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

I returned my order 3 weeks ago and still haven’t received my refund. Despite being told 5–10 days after return confirmation, it’s now over 10 days, and customer service gives vague answers with empty promises.
Karen Millen used to be a high-end, reputable brand, but now it feels cheap, careless, and unreliable. Completely disappointing! Will not buy from them again.

1 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If only I could give 0 stars

Absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Have to tried to shop with them for a couple of years. Returns are hassle and you have to fight to get a refund. The quality of the clothing has gone seriously downhill for the prices charged wrong sizes are sent and then they won’t honor the sale price paid to send the correct size. I paid for a one year premium membership which they decided to no longer honor after 6 months. No refund for the membership price paid. Trying to get help is frustrating . You can only send a text and there is not continuity as it takes 24 hours to get a response so you can’t have fluid conversation with a single person. Stay away!

26 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

£800 return not refunded- it’s been a month!

I placed an order over a month ago and returned the whole order the next day (a month ago today). I have been waiting for a refund of £800 since then. I have been messaging them daily and they have just told me to be patient as they’re dealing with my refund. I am not sure what to do. Don’t order from them, they are an absolute disaster.

31 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible ! Avoid at all costs !!

I ordered a really expensive coat and when it arrived it was covered in what looked like human hair . I didn’t even try it on it was 270.00 , clearly hadn’t been quality checked. Also creased and stuffed into a small plastic bag. I returned it immediately. The tracking told me they received it back on the 10th of February. On the 23rd I contacted them to be told I would have to wait until the 25th before I could escalate ! I did this yesterday and have now been told 5-7 days for a refund ! Actually shocked at the downfall of a once brilliant company ! Oh and to top it off , was charged to return the dirty coat !

26 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful refund service

I have been waiting over 2 weeks for a refund. Disgraceful service and I would never purchase from them again. Real shame as Karen Millen used to be a reputable company.

25 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No refund

Returned an order and site stated refunds would come in 14 days. Still waiting.

Such a bad company and the reviews are astounding!

Avoid at all costs. Shame because I used to love the company.

23 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Predatory business practices

I spent £5 on delivery on a £360 order intending to keep all or most and thinking that that would make the £3 per parcel return fee worthwhile. Everything fit quite strangely so I ended up not able to keep anything. I returned everything thinking nothing of it and weeks later got an email stating that I was getting a £280 refund. I went through my receipt and realised that they hadn't refunded me for several of the items (they were all packaged together) and had added a £14.49 'delivery protect' charge on top of the £5 delivery charge and £3 return charge that I had not spotted at any point. Although the chat eventually responded and agreed to refund the additional items, I was repeatedly told that there was no recourse to refund the delivery protect charge that I had not even seen. They informed me that it is a preselected opt-out box. This is in contravention of Regulation 40(1)–(2) of the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and despite pointing them to the legislation which states that opt-out charges, particularly when hidden in small print, are not express consent for the purposes of a contract, they maintain their refusal to refund this without reasons. I will have to take this to my bank but am extremely concerned about these predatory business practices and the amount of administration required to resolve any of the issues caused by them - I can only assume they're relying on enough customers not having the time to fight or not noticing to make a tidy profit off of theft.

15 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Malpractice: Don't buy from here

Don't buy from here
They have sent an ecard / voucher not a refund .
I bought in good faith and returned item as requested, they confirmed receipt and then issued a voucher not a refund to original payment as requested
I have tried to contact but it is a BOT
The website crashes and you cannot contact anyone. I should have looked on trustpilot , this has happened to many people . It’s malpractice .

14 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't order!!!

Don't order!!!! Paid £6.99 for a delivery that didn't even reach me on time. Sent the dresses back, still waiting for the refund two months later!! Then charged £6.99 for delivery insurance and £6.00 for returning the parcels as one was from a 'partner brand'. No phone number to call, only an AI bot on WhatsApp. Awful customer service.

11 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order no KUK106065650

Order no KUK106065650 - 2 jackets ordered and 1 wrong jacket received. I have emailed the customer service twice with images of the items as soon as I have received the items but no response or acknowledgement. I love their products but customer service is very poor! I am keen to buy some dresses and jackets but will not until they sort out my incorrect item.

8 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CRIMINAL MILLEN

Ladies, I am so sorry we have all been duped! I have never in my life had such a terrible online retail experience. The website says it would be 3-6 business days for delivery, they require you to pay $8 for protected shipping, the tracking gives you errors, and the only customer service they offer is an AI bot that is not helpful. Currently I am 14-business days post order with no help in site. This is clearly a first-world problem, not to have my black tie dress anywhere in site, but this company needs to be taken to court. They are criminals.

10 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Item arrived yesterday- damaged

Item arrived yesterday. Seriously damaged. Trying to return but it says I can’t return if damaged so trying to speak to Customer services but they don’t answer the phone. I don’t want to deal with a bot. Am shocked at the poor customer service.

10 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sadly I’ve just read the reviews

Sadly I’ve just read the reviews. Trying to return item that doesn’t fit but returns portal does not let me go through procedure even tho it can see what I bought and that I want to return it. I’ve exchanged so many emails now and attached screenshots of where it fails but they tell me they can’t see them. It’s ghastly - will never buy from them again

10 February 2026
Unprompted review

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