Review: Ordering a Coat from an Inexpensive Online Retailer (PopJulia)
Coat c/o* | Boots c/o* (Similar here) | Bag (Similar) | Gloves c/o* | Jeans | Sunglasses c/o* | Top (Similar here)
Don’t mind me, I’m just over here flipping back and forth between seasons! Haha. Sorry, I had one more outfit post that I had taken while I was home in Wisconsin for the holidays. Those couple of weeks I had been back were insanely cold, so all my outfits involved coats! So, I decided to put some Rosario-based outfits in here to break the coat parade up.
The Story of the Coat
Out of curiosity, has anyone ever seen photos of this coat before? This seems to be one of those coats that has been floating around my Facebook newsfeed (along with this pink one) since I first started ordering clothing online 575 years ago (roughly, haha). When I first saw these coats it was far before my years of being an online shopping pro. So, the thought of ordering a relatively inexpensive coat from a website I had never heard of in Asia seemed like a bad idea. So, I never order them.
Then, the folks at PopJulia reached out to me and offered to send me the coat I had been eyeing up since the start of my online shopping habit. I couldn’t pass it up. But did the coat live up to its glorious Facebook newsfeed photos? Yes and no…
Review of the Coat from PopJulia
Pros:
*The coat is super cute! And the black netting on the bottom is removable, which I thought was a really nice touch.
*It has nice long sleeves. (The last coat I ordered from this company had shorter sleeves).
*The shape of this coat is really fun. It has a nice flare on the end of it that I don’t see too often.
*This coat is very soft! It’s really lovely to the touch.
Cons:
*The coat doesn’t look exactly like the photo. This isn’t the end of the world, but if this coat wouldn’t have been a gift I think that would’ve irritated me more. (Click here to see the photo of the coat.) You can see the neckline is a different shape and the netting is longer.
*The buttons. They look really cheap in my opinion, and they seem to be in a weird spot on the coat. (Or maybe it’s just my body shape?)
*This isn’t really a con, just something to be aware of…this coat is a lightweight coat that would be better worn in spring and fall, not the middle of winter.
Worth the Price? Would I Recommend It?
Ugh, such a hard one. This coat is $39, which really isn’t a bad price tag for a coat at all! And international shipping only costs $5 (but it does take about 3 weeks to get to you.) But, I’ve had some really good luck ordering coats that were even less expensive for equal quality. Even my last order from Popjulia was a coat for just $22…(Definetly worth the price!)
However, I can’t say I’ve ever seen a coat like this in my years of online shopping. It’s unique, and it is cute. So, yes, $39 is a fair price. But be aware, my photos are what you’re getting when you order… not the website’s photos.
Have you ever seen any of these coats before? And how do you feel about ordering clothing from websites based overseas? Let me know in the comments!
Where to find it:
Coat: c/o* Popjulia
Gloves: c/o* Unique Vintage
Jeans: Old (Similar here)
Top: Gift from my mom (Similar here & here)
Boots: c/o* DSW (Sold out, but nearly identical here)
Sunglasses: c/o* Polette
Bag: Kate Spade (Similar)
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*c/o = courtesy of, meaning the company gave me the product to be used on my blog, and I did not pay for it. All opinions are my own, and I am not being compensated for a positive review.
I saw the same coat on SheIn and wondered if it would be worth it. After looking at your coat, I may just do it. It looked very nice on you. I am not looking for something fancy, just something for the moment.
Ooh I didn’t know this one was on Shein. I’ll have to see if I can find it on there too to see what their photos look like. Just be aware, that this what it looks like! Not the website’s photos. 🙂 But it is still a cute coat, nonetheless.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing your experience with this coat. It does indeed look very different than the photo. This one is definitely a cheaper version. But I guess you get what you pay for, right?
That is exactly it. You get what you pay for!
What an adorable coat! I’d be so weary to buy online (even tho half my shopping is online) but your review really helps in making the decision!
Aw, that’s good to hear, Lisa! Thank you!
Oh wow I can see what you mean, it is entirely different! Looks like a completely different material and structure too, and I can see what you mean about the buttons. That’s a shame! It’s still cute though!
Raindrops of Sapphire
Yeah, the material looks very different on the website – you’re right. And glad it wasn’t just me who thought the buttons were weird, haha. But true, it is still cute! 🙂
The pink ruffled one is amazing! And yes – I’ve seen these coats, among other super cute styles, from these mysteriously cheap overseas boutiques. I haven’t heard of PopJulia, but it looks similar to other boutiques I’ve heard of, and I have the same hesitations as you. I appreciate you sharing the pros and cons of your experience, and I agree that it’s a tossup of whether or not it’s worth it.
I feel like for these prices you have to expect lower quality, longer shipping times, and maybe some inconsistencies between the online photo and reality. But at the same time, do you want to support a business like that? Still, in a fast-fashion market where bargain prices trump all, I can’t help but feel like these brands are here to stay. Especially when their coats are cute!
Liz
www.withwonderandwhimsy.com
Very true…for the prices you almost have to expect lower quality and longer shipping times. It’s really a toss-up and depending on what you’re looking for in your clothing. And definitely, I don’t think they’re going anywhere either. 🙂
Well ya take the good ya take the bad right! I think the coat is cute, but agree with you that the buttons look a bit odd but not highly noticeable for the price! Overall it’s a nice coat for the price! Thanks for your honesty!
That is very true! Haha. And glad the buttons weren’t just me lol. Thank you, Nicole!
That coat looks pretty chic on you dear,
I love how lovely it look even it’s inexpensive
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Aw, thank you, Jane!
What a gorgeous coat. You styled it perfectly! I love the white with black. I have had similar experiences with inexpensive coats. I just ordered one that I saved for early spring b/c I knew it wouldn’t cut it for winter. Luckily OKC has pretty mild winters 🙂
Aw, thank you so much, Courtney!
It had similar experiences with coats from some asian sites, but it wasn’t often. You look classy and stylish in this coat, it will be perfect for spring outfits. Thank you for honest review.
Have a wonderful day!:)
Thank you so much, darling! Hope you have a wonderful day too. 🙂
That’s crazy that the photo is different from the coat, and I probably would never have noticed. I rarely check back to an item online after I receive it unless I’m writing about it!!
But I do need a white coat, since mine had to go to the coat graveyard…..
XOXO
Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
Oh no! Sorry to hear about your coat, Jodie. But oh yes, I thought it was rather peculiar that they were different lol.