Ember & Kate Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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Evaluating 88 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people pointed out that the items received were of very poor quality, constructed from cheap materials that looked nothing like the advertised online pictures. Consumers also felt extremely frustrated by the return process, noting that sending products back to overseas warehouses involved hidden and costly fees. Though some customers were ultimately happy with their purchases, noting that clothing items like sweaters or shoes were cute and comfortable to wear. A few other people also felt that the customer support team was genuinely helpful when dealing with tricky sizing questions.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They'll let you return an item that doesn't fit, but you have to pay for postage, and you can't return it to their US office. You have to send it to China. They won't give you your money back until it... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Experience ordering was good and there were plenty of messages as merchandise was in transit to let me know delays, etc. One thing I wanted to note… is that the color green on actual dress I ordere... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This stuff is all fake...the cofounder image is clearly a stock image, and you can reverse image search the product photos to find the real original designs that this company is stealing. It's typical... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The order came after several months in an envelope. The size was at least one sixe too small. Material was like house slippers...thin rubber. When I tried to contact , it took several tries to get... See more


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2.4

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Shipped from China

The merchandise is made and shipped from China. It is polyester and the stitching is less than professional. If you want to return something, you need to ship it back to China and it is expensive. I would not purchase from this website again.

17 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CHEAP…CHEAP but expensive to buy from this shop!

How in the world are there GREAT reviews on this site!!!! I ordered the Black with DENIM trimmed shirt that was advertised as a FIVE star review and looked fabulous... with a great description. What I received is a polyester PRINTED with denim shirt that is absolutely hideous! How can this continue to be advertised and sold???? VERY ANGRY and saddened that I was duped! Can't trust anyone anymore!!!

11 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Low Quality and difficult returns.

Merchandise looks cheap in quality/materials. They make it sound easy to make returns. Just 30 seconds they say on their website. But then when you try to initiate a return. They require multiple emails with pictures only to offer you a 15% return instead of mailing it back to save you paying international shipping charges to China (which is more expensive than the value of the item you are trying to return). No where on their website do they mention anything about their warehouse being in China. I usually don't fall for online retailers like this, but they do a good job making their website look like a high quality operation. But the customer service and products are anything but quality.

12 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I had seen these reviews before…

I wish I had seen these reviews before making a purchase. Got duped by a pinterest ad for a pair of shoes that were on "sale" for their "anniversary week" and "almost sold out" but the site has been claiming this for over a month. After waiting almost a month for the shoes to arrive (even though the site also claims "fast" shipping) they did not look nearly as nice as the pics on the site. After emailing about returning the shoes, I was informed I would be responsible for shipping to their warehouse in China (the cost of which is 1/2 the price of the shoes) and I would only get refunded once they are recieved. Nowhere on the site does it state return shipping is international. Please save yourself a headache and $$$!

9 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This Company is deceptive in their…

This Company is deceptive in their marketing. This is a Chinese company. They have 2 ladies on their site as if they are the owners. Their clothing is nothing like the pictures. Stay away, don't waste your money. Its garbage clothing from china. I fell for it for not doing my research. Absolutely deceiving.

8 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t buy it!!!!!!

As so many have said, don’t buy from this company. Clothing is nothing like pictures, you must send to China any returns at an exorbitant amount of $$ well exceeding purchase price likely. So many other companies ARE return friendly at budget pricing clothing, this is not one of them. Negative zero stars!!!!

2 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total scam!

Please note that the items look nothing like photos or descriptions online and the fabric is so cheap and itchy that I will most likely have to throw them away. I will not purchase from Ember and Kate again due to the quality of the product and this return process. The return was to be mailed back to China at a personal cost that would be more than items I purchased.

3 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Although the only communication with…

Although the only communication with Ember & Kate is through email...which made me concern at first. But then, Kate came through with flying colors and resolved my issue in lightning speed! Ember & Kate gave me back the faith in believing that issues can and do get resolved via email.

Thank you Kate for expediting the refund due to my error of ordering 2 of the same size!

3 August 2026
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Reply from Ember & Kate

Thank you so much for your kind review, Chandra! We’re delighted that Kate was able to resolve the issue quickly and make the refund process easy for you. Your trust means a great deal to us, and we’re always here whenever you need assistance.

Warm regards,
The Ember & Kate Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

good and there…

Experience ordering was good and there were plenty of messages as merchandise was in transit to let me know delays, etc.

One thing I wanted to note… is that the color green on actual dress I ordered was way different from picture online.

29 June 2026
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Reply from Ember & Kate

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Claudia! We’re pleased to hear that the ordering process and delivery updates were helpful. We’re sorry that the dress colour differed from what was shown online, and we’ll review the product images to ensure they represent the item more accurately. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Warm regards,
The Ember & Kate Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

I ordered shoes. I checked the return policy before I ordered because shoes can be tough to fit. The policy states returns within 30 days no problem. Well they didn’t fit (they also looked so cheaply made unlike their picture). So I finally get the return slip (which was not in my package - which I had to request 5 times) I start to complete the return slip and find out these shoes have to be sent back to China!! What!!
The store shows a US address. The cost of shipping is almost the price of the shoes. What kind of scam is this. If their policy had return to China I never would have ordered. I spoke to American Express- because Ember & Kate said returns accepted they can get around this. Dirty Scam!!! Lesson learned. Go one more step when company says return accepted- find out where you return it. Shouldn’t have to do this but because of scum like these people. I would like to see Ember & Kate redeem themselves- let me send my shoes back to the United States. Quit be thieves. I work hard for my money. - how dare you swindle us.

2 August 2026
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Reply from Ember & Kate

Hi Ellen,

We’re sincerely sorry for the frustration this experience has caused. Our business is registered in the United States, while our manufacturers and fulfilment warehouse are based in China. This allows us to keep manufacturing and operating costs lower and offer our products at more accessible prices. As a result, approved returns must be sent to our warehouse in China.

However, we understand that the return location and potential shipping costs should have been communicated more clearly before your purchase. You also should not have needed to request the return instructions several times.

We would genuinely like to review your case and find a fair solution. Please respond to our Trustpilot information request with your order details so our team can locate your purchase and assist you directly.

Warm regards,
The Ember & Kate Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give this company zero stars if…

I would give this company zero stars if I could. The photo of the merchandise I ordered and what I received were at such far ends of the spectrum. The shirt I ordered was linen with an embroidered dragonfly design. What arrived in the mail was a cheap polyester with a very blurry, out-of-register print of dragonflies. When I contacted the company, they responded, "We'll give you a 15% off partial refund if you want to keep the item." And a full refund if I want to mail it back to China at my own cost. I wouldn't donate this piece of "fabric/clothing" to a charity bin. DO NOT BUY FROM EMBER & KATE!

31 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 stars I would

If I could give 0 stars I would. Shame on me for not doing more research on this SCAM company. Dress looked nothing like online pictures and was ill fitting and cheaply made. Tried to return only to receive resistance and ultimately instructions to return to China address that would cost over $200 for a cheap $65 dress that I wouldn’t even feel comfortable donating to charity. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS WEBSITE!

27 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fake

This stuff is all fake...the cofounder image is clearly a stock image, and you can reverse image search the product photos to find the real original designs that this company is stealing. It's typical cheap knockoff crap, it's going to be like the halloween costume version of whatever you see that you like.

27 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Ember & Kate

Hi, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We understand the skepticism - there are a lot of low-quality sellers out there, and we'd be frustrated too if we believed we'd found one. But we can promise you that Ember & Kate is a real, independent company run by a real team who care deeply about our customers and our products.

We'd genuinely welcome the chance to show you that. If you're open to it, please reach out to us at info@emberkate.com and we'll happily answer any questions you have about who we are, how we operate, and where our designs come from.

Wishing you all the best,
The Ember & Kate Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company uses false advertising

This company uses false advertising. What you think you are paying for is not what you receive. I ordered an embroidered top and instead got a screen printed polyester top- definitely cheap. They do not have a seamless return policy either- they make the customer pay for the overseas return and have a 30 day time limit. Not a good experience.

27 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of quality of any kind

I blouse I ordered was described and pictured as linen with embroidery on the Ember&Kate website. The item I received was neither linen nor embroidered but merely a flimsy material with a blurry print unlike what was pictured and described by the business.
Don’t waste your money!

23 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Negative Stars

Omg! Why didn't I read the reviews??? I didn't mind that it took 3 weeks to get here. BUT... The blouse was NOTHING as pictured and the sizing is ALL wrong. I am out of $40 because I allowed myself to be swindled. I wish I could post a review on their site. The description is a blatant lie. It.is not embroidered and it is not linen.

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute rip off

Absolute rip off. Ordered shoes with an "easy return policy." Then was told I could return shoes, but would have to pay to have them shipped to China (more expensive than the shoes were originally - between $90-120). Sooo.... I'm out the $80 that I spent on the shoes.

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Should be ZERO STAR

Should be ZERO STAR! Do NOT purchase from these people. Items took a month to deliver and were NOT what was pictured or described. Must pay shipping back to China. All responses AI generated. Stay away!!!

3 July 2026
Unprompted review

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