https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 12:41:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420663 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:49:21 +0000 NK 420663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore reviews, but like most others, I take them with a grain of salt. </p> <p>I've ordered items with no reviews, but I'll admit it makes me a little leery. I wonder, do I just have bad taste if NO ONE else out there has ordered this item or cares enough about it to review it?</p> <p>I've also NOT ordered a product because more than one reviewer has said the items snags or pills easily or something like that. If multiple reviewers comment that something fits too snugly in the hips or thighs I KNOW it's not going to fit me well.</p> <p>I realize I should write more reviews myself too just to be more helpful when I find something I like or dislike. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420642 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:52:20 +0000 afterism 420642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love customer reviews. I think every website should have them.</p> <p>I particularly like reviews where the reviewer specifies their height, weight, body shape &amp; why the garment doesn't work for them &amp;/or posts a pic.</p> <p>Vague reviews just annoy me so I endeavour to post useful ones myself.</p> <p>If something doesn't have any reviews I tend to add it to my wishlist until somebody reviews it for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420619 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:31:03 +0000 Isabel 420619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, very much so. I don't go by the star ratings but by the descriptive assessment. I agree that some people just love everything and have marked everything a 5 or there is someone where nothing is good enough. I was read a review where the product got one star from someone because the reviewer didn't find the packaging "luxurious" enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420578 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:42:53 +0000 Kyle 420578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find them helpful and they have some degree of influence, but I take them with a grain of salt. Generally, I have found highly rated items to be great. Interestingly, the animal print dress I posted that is getting very mixed reviews on YLF is a 5-star item at Nordstrom.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-tie-neck-chiffon-dress/3191604?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/el.....sultback=0</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420553 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:42:35 +0000 nancylee 420553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the responses...I agree with what you all are saying. I, too, tend to dismiss reviews that seem overly negative (like Elly said, maybe written under the influence?!) or completely out of line with the other opinions for the same item.</p> <p>And I just thought of another reason I depend on reviews: There's SO much merchandise out there, reviews can be really helpful in narrowing your choices.</p> <p>(I love those Anthro photos, too, Una!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420528 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:43:26 +0000 Diana 420528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends. I rely on them a lot for shoes, because I have fussy feet and also like to do the bulk of my shoe shopping online. You do have to read them, of course, since as has been mentioned above, the ones that talk about how they don't like the color or style or whatever are not very useful. However, I do find them really useful when figuring out things like whether the toe box will be wide enough, the heel narrow enough, calf width, that kind of thing. It does also help, of course, that Zappos tends to have like 8 million reviews for many of their shoes, so I think you get a pretty good idea of how good/comfy something is. And honestly, there are so many shoe options available that I sometimes need to winnow them down by some criteria anyway.</p> <p>For clothing, fit and stuff is a lot more subjective and I tend to find the reviews less helpful, although I do still read them and they can be helpful. Lots of consistently bad reviews might make me rethink purchasing something, but one or two poor reviews probably won't change my mind unless they are specifically referring to something that I know would be an issue for me.</p> <p>To be honest, I find the reviews I get here at YLF to be the most helpful! Probably because I can ask specific questions like "how wide is the calf on a size 8?" and if someone has it, she will probably go and measure hers for me, since everyone here is so nice and helpful. =) Also seeing things styled in such fab ways here does definitely influence me to buy things too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420511 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:58:49 +0000 ruthe 420511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like reviews. Many times what someone complains about is to my favor. Like a garment being small in the shoulders...yes, that would be in my favor. Also, what Laurinda said regarding electronics, I WILL pay attention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420501 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:45:58 +0000 Jenava 420501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I'm with taylor. I look at reviews as consumer research. If there are several reviews complaining about the same thing, then I pay attention. Also, if I have a specific question about the item that isn't in the product info sometimes the reviews will reveal more info that is useful...but again, I am always careful about relying 100% on other's opinions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420494 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:41:20 +0000 taylor 420494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to read them, but I don't always buy into what people say 100% </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420490 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:34:50 +0000 catgirl 420490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot. There's one of the ways I avoid impulse shopping - if something gets bad reviews for quality or durability or something like that, it's an easy out. And when people post photos on Anthropologie I find that very helpful. </p> <p>But if the reviews are bad for a reason that doesn't bother me (shoes too wide, not enough waist definition), I will still give an item a try if it's something I love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420461 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:33:30 +0000 Laurinda 420461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reviews on clothing fit or fabric/construction quirks are very helpful - as long as they give details and not just an opinion - so much is subjective that I am not that swayed by negative opinions without facts. (OTOH I will only look at electronics with LOTS of favorable reviews). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420430 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:53:17 +0000 Elly 420430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love reviews-- sometimes I question whether the reviewers had a couple glasses of wine or a chip on their shoulder when writing though. I actually love bad reviews-- especially when they say a garment has super-long sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420427 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:47:04 +0000 lyn67 420427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They help a lot! thus, you have to filter them, for sure, but it's a great opportunity, I'd say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420426 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:46:35 +0000 Barbara 420426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use reviews sometimes for information, but do not rely solely upon them. </p> <p>On fit - shoes running small or large, for example or quality - shrinking after washing, inferior fabrics, etc.</p> <p>Like rute, I like to see for myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420413 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:26:14 +0000 Michelle 420413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, reviews are strictly a nice-to-have. If I'm considering an item and I see reviews for it I'll most certainly read them and maybe even pay attention, but by and large I rely far more on you guys for the information I need. I will feel a little more confident in my purchase, however, if I'm buying something with universally positive feedback. Sometimes reviews are surprisingly helpful. E.G. The trench I ordered today is listed as navy, but the reviews made it clear that the colour is more of a royal blue. This actually tipped the balance in favour of the purchase rather than against. That kind of info that I can't see for myself is very valuable...it just doesn't usually crop up in a review. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420406 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:15:57 +0000 rute 420406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has some influence, but if I really like an item, I buy it and see for myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420404 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:13:43 +0000 ButterflyLady 420404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, what Queen Mum said. What I find most confusing is when half the reviewers adore something and half of them hate it - the only way is to order it to see which reviewers you agree with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420400 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:10:10 +0000 Jjsloane 420400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Queen Mum said mostly. I do avoid buying if there are bad reviews (for reasons other than they didn't like the color or the item was damaged etc...) I' ve ignored them once or twice and found them to have been pretty accurate. Sizing reviews have gone both ways for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420395 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:03:33 +0000 Annie 420395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I do let them influence me but I still try to go with my gut or "see for myself" if I really want an item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420386 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:49:31 +0000 Makrame 420386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that they have too much influence on me. Like you, I will sometimes not even consider an item if it does not have reviews. And occasionally, when I get something that I am not 100% sure about, I will go back online and read the reviews to find out whether anyone else has noticed similar issues with an item. On the other hand, they really help with size selection (knowing if something runs small etc.).</p> <p>I am also guilty of spending too much time on Amazon reading reviews of books that I have already read... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420356 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:45:26 +0000 Queen Mum 420356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL.. those kind of reviews crack me up too Mo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420351 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:32:28 +0000 Mo 420351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to read them mostly to find out about fit. But some reviews, on the canvas boots I just ordered for instance, are bad but unfounded. This person gave a bad review because they weren't leather. Well, duh, it says fabric lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420340 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:16:22 +0000 Queen Mum 420340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't NOT buy something just because it doesn't have reviews, but if an item has consistently bad or good reviews, that certainly influences me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-online-customer-reviews-influence-you#post-420338 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:14:39 +0000 nancylee 420338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a big online shopper, I am a fan of online customer reviews like the ones featured by Nordstrom (and many other online sites). I've found them very helpful for fit and color advice....but I'm starting to wonder if I allow them to guide my purchases too much. I tend to search based on "customer reviews" now, sometimes ignoring those items that don't have reviews and dismissing those that have bad reviews.</p> <p>How about you? How much do customer reviews affect the way you shop online? </p>