Hi Rebecca,
We’re sorry to hear this was your experience, however we do feel there may be some confusion here regarding both our shipping model and return policy.
Firstly, we do sell a number of high-demand styles on a pre-order basis, which is clearly stated on the relevant product pages prior to purchase. These pieces are extremely popular and are often produced in allocated runs to avoid overproduction and waste. Estimated shipment windows are provided upfront so customers can make an informed decision before ordering.
In regard to returns, our policies are linked sitewide in the footer of every page, as well as again at checkout prior to completing an order. As outlined there, we absolutely do accept returns for change of mind, fit or personal preference; however, these are facilitated via exchange or store credit (valid for three years) only. While we would genuinely love to facilitate international try-ons with full refunds to original payment methods, as a small family-run Australian business, this unfortunately isn’t operationally feasible for us at our current scale. We currently cover international shipping to the United States, including duties and tariffs on import, and once an order is placed, non-reversible costs are immediately incurred across payment processing, logistics, warehousing allocation and marketing channels.
In addition, returns are not simply a reversal of a transaction. Every returned garment must be manually received, inspected against quality standards, steamed, quality checked again and professionally repackaged before being made available for resale. This is a highly labour-intensive process for a growing boutique business operating internationally.
We do always encourage customers to review our policies prior to purchase to ensure they align with their expectations, and we remain more than happy to assist customers within the confines of those stated policies.