Review: Faith21 by Forever21

I’ve been keeping an eye on the items available as part of the Faith21 line since its debut last fall but I didn’t feel compelled to pick anything up until really recently. I have to say, I’m really glad I gave it a chance and ordered some stuff because I’m happy with every single item I ordered. Keep in mind that I didn’t push things too much – I stuck to stretchy knit tops and didn’t buy any pants or dresses.

My measurements for tops are just a bit bigger than their sizing indicates but the tops I got all fit well. I typically wear a 22/24 in tops and the 3X fits just fine. Even better is that the quality is nicer than I was expecting, especially considering how inexpensive everything is. The fabrics are soft, the construction is good, and I can’t say that anything looks cheap or flimsy. That doesn’t mean I think that they’ll all last for years but I don’t expect anything to disintegrate in the wash, either.

There are two down sides. One, their stock turns over really quickly so if you see something you want, you have to snap it up quick. Two, the items in the Faith21 line aren’t as fashion forward as the items in the regular Forever21 line. There are a lot of drapey cardigans, empire waist dresses, etc. I hope they’ll branch out into more creative and unique pieces some time soon. One more thing – they offer free shipping but it’s on orders over $75. This is great but when almost everything is under $15-20, you might need to toss in some accessories to hit $75.

Bottom line:

• Really affordable prices
• Decent selection of tops, bottoms, and dresses
• Good quality for the price
• I’d definitely shop with them again

I hope this was helpful! If there’s a store you’re curious about and you’d like me to write a review, leave a comment and I’ll see what I can do.

Comments

[Laura]

I recently visited a 2 story Forever 21 near my home. The Faith 21 section was fairly large - at least larger than I thought it would be. I am pleased with the items that I purchased - found some good things. I was disappointed that lots of their clothing was sheer and strapless or slinky. As a plus size woman, I wear a 16-18 pant and a 3x top, I felt comfortable in their pants, but their tops were so sheer that you could see every ripple and imperfection. Their sizes run a little small, I agree. I have a C cup and I wear a bra with all of my outfits, but some things were so slinky that wearing even a strapless bra would be very difficult. Overall I'm pleased with the items I purchased, but I hope they take more consideration for the plus size body shape.

[Laura]

Also, I wanted to know if you've had any experience purchasing from this website: http://www.eshakti.com/default.asp

I really like their clothes, but would love to hear some reviews of their products!

[Sarah]

I have a couple of tops from the Faith 21 line that I really love. The dresses always look so short to me, so I've never attempted even trying one on. Overall it's a fun line. It's a good place to buy some trendy pieces from, since they are inexpensive.

[gina]

ITA about snapping up stuff quickly; I missed out on the sequin top in a 3x and the 2 was sadly, too small. These are definitely plus juniors sizes. nice line, though, and some decent options for those of us outside of the demographic for the occasional 'cute'/going out pieces. :)