I ordered 15 items from SHEIN to my Puerto Rico address. Here's exactly what happened.
The Order
Total: $127.43 for 15 items
- 4 dresses, 3 tops, 2 pants, 2 swimsuits, 2 jewelry sets, 1 bag, 1 phone case
Delivery: 24 Days
Ordered Jan 15 → Delivered Feb 8. Mainland gets it in 7-12 days.
Sizing Results: 67% Success Rate
| Item | Fit? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maxi dress (M) | ✅ | Slightly long |
| Bodycon dress (M) | ❌ | Too tight |
| Wrap dress (L) | ✅ | Good fit |
| Mini dress (M) | ❌ | Can't zip |
| Crop top (M) | ✅ | Good |
| Jeans (28) | ❌ | Can't button |
| Cargo pants (M) | ✅ | Good |
| Bikini (M) | ❌ | Too small |
| One-piece (L) | ✅ | Good fit |
| All accessories | ✅ | No sizing risk |
10/15 usable. ~$35 wasted on items that don't fit.
Returns from PR: Not Worth It
Return shipping from Puerto Rico costs $12-18 per package. My 5 unusable items cost ~$35 total. Returning them would save me $5 after shipping. I gave them away.
Key Lessons
- Always measure — don't trust S/M/L labels
- Size up — better loose than unwearable
- Accessories are the sweet spot — 100% success rate
- Stretchy fabrics forgive sizing errors
For items where fit matters, Nordstrom offers free shipping AND free returns to PR. Worth the price premium.
For everything else, PackagePR can help — ship to a mainland address for faster delivery and easier returns.
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