Let’s get right to it. Is goelia1995.com (the women’s clothing shop) a legit website? The short answer is yes, they are legitimate. I received my clothing order and successfully returned everything for a refund. Now the biggest question is, would I shop here again?
In this honest and detailed review, I will share my purchase and return experience, my thoughts on their clothing, brand information/research, and my final verdict/recommendation. Keep reading for more!
Table of Contents
About GOELIA
Is GOELIA fast fashion?
Based on my findings and knowledge, they seem to fall somewhere between fast and slow fashion. A lot of their clothing contains synthetic materials mixed with a percentage of natural fibers such as wool and silk, their styles are generally neutral, and their ‘New In’ category isn’t overly saturated with new styles.
Additionally, according to their About page, they mention being committed to responsibility, having integrity, and being conscientious. However, since they don’t substantiate any of these vague sustainability claims, I am inclined to think they are green-washing.
Check out this article, 13 Easy Ways To Know If A Brand Is Fast Fashion by Panaprium, for tell-tale signs of a fast fashion company.
More Shop Details
Business Details
- They use both GOELIA and GLORIA in their branding.
- According to their Contact page and the Internet Archive, they are/were affiliated with the following legal business names:
- Gloria International Management Limited
- [Archived Name] Goelia Fashion Australia Pty Ltd.
- According to their Contact page, they are located in Hong Kong. They are located at Suite 2203, 22/F, Chinachem Johnston Plaza Nos. 178-186 Johnston Road Wanchai.
- They have 6 brick and mortar locations in China, Singapore, and Australia.
I will only include the older/archived business info if it is within 2-3 years of this review’s publish date. This could be helpful to know if you’re considering shopping at a ‘shadier’ company.
Policy & Program Details
- They offer a 15% discount to students, graduates, teachers, and healthcare workers.
- They have their GOELIA Rewards program where you can earn, redeem, and spend points.
- They offer free shipping over $129.
- They allow returns within 15 days of delivery.
Product Details
- They carry standard sizes from XXS to XXL.
- According to their About page, their items are produced in China.
- They also sell their products on Amazon and SHEIN Marketplace. Check out GOELIA’s Amazon Storefront!
Domain Details
- The website goelia1995.com was registered in May 2022.
GOELIA Review and Order Details
I ordered the below items on 2/5/2024 to my address in North Carolina (United States). I paid a total of $204.64 to GOELIA via PayPal. The charge appears on my credit card statement as “PAYPAL *GOSJYN”. – View Order Confirmation
1) V-Neck Notched Lapel Lace-Up Mini Dress
Brand Label: GOELIA
Color/Size/Cost: Pink / XL / $49.68 (Sale Price)
Country: Made in China
Material:
- Shell- 66% Polyester / 32% Viscose / 2% Elastane
- Fusible Interlining- 100% Polyester
Expectation: It is exactly what I was expecting in terms of overall appearance.
Quality: In my opinion, the quality is decent. See my Quality Comparison & Rating Chart to know my current quality-rating standards.
Fit: I ordered based on the size guide provided, and it fits one size too big. View my Body Measurements for size reference.
Keep or Return: I would return this GOELIA dress.
This dress is really cute! It has a bit of an old-fashioned look to it which I love. The material is thin and airy; it feels similar to an ultra-thin linen. If this were a size smaller and a bit less expensive, I would keep it.
2) Tencel And Woolen Lace Ruffle Tank Top
Brand Label: GOELIA
Color/Size/Cost: White / L / $35.28 (Sale Price)
Country: Made in China
Material:
- Woolen Part- 45% Lyocell / 31% Polyester / 19%Polyamide / 5%Wool
- Mesh Part- 62% Polyamide / 21% Lyocell / 14%Polyester / 3%Wool
Expectation: It is exactly what I was expecting in terms of overall appearance.
Quality: In my opinion, the quality is pretty good. See my Quality Comparison & Rating Chart to know my current quality-rating standards.
Fit: I ordered based on the size guide provided, and it fits one size too big. View my Body Measurements for size reference.
Keep or Return: I would return this GOELIA tank top.
Though this top is VERY beautiful, stretchy/comfy, and not see-through, it is both a size too big and contains wool (which I don’t intentionally purchase). If I wore wool, I would keep this if it were a size smaller.
3) Ruched Narrow Leg Pants
Brand Label: GOELIA
Color/Size/Cost: Black / 29 / $49.68 (Sale Price)
Country: Made in China
Material: 93% Polyester / 7% Elastane
Expectation: They are exactly what I was expecting in terms of overall appearance.
Quality: In my opinion, the quality is decent. See my Quality Comparison & Rating Chart to know my current quality-rating standards.
Fit: I ordered based on the size guide provided, and they fit well. View my Body Measurements for size reference.
Keep or Return: I would return these GOELIA pants.
Though these pants are super soft, comfy, and flowy (it is similar to an activewear material with a very slight stretch), I have a few issues with them. Considering these are semi-casual work pants, the material overall is a bit too thin and structureless for my taste, the material in the crotch area looks a bit weirdly shaped and loose, the back seam is half to a full centimeter off-center (not noticeable from the outside but I can feel it), and looking at my profile, the area right below the waistband bunches up in an unflattering way.
4) One-Button Acetate Fitted Blazer
Brand Label: GLORIA
Color/Size/Cost: Camel / L / $70.00 (Sale Price)
Country: Made in China
Material:
- Shell- 71% Acetate / 29% Polyester
- Lining- 100% Polyester
Expectation: It is exactly what I was expecting in terms of overall appearance.
Quality: In my opinion, the quality is good. See my Quality Comparison & Rating Chart to know my current quality-rating standards.
Fit: I ordered based on the size guide provided, and it fits well. View my Body Measurements for size reference.
Keep or Return: I would keep this GOELIA blazer.
I am in LOVE with this blazer. It is easily one of the best-fitting, comfiest, and most flattering blazers I’ve tried. The material is pretty thick (some areas are double-layered), it feels breathable and flowy, there are subtle built-in shoulder pads that give me a wonderful shape, and the panels have an inner layer that gives it the structure it needs. It looks great both buttoned and unbuttoned. Though a bit pricey, I am in love with this and would get this in more colors. It looks and feels pretty well-made.
Shipment Info
I received four items (and a free tote bag) in two packages at my address in North Carolina (United States). I received the packages from warehouses/distribution centers in Australia and the United States. I was provided tracking numbers through FedEx and USPS.
Packages Shipped From:
- L62 197 Pitt Street, 100, Sydney, NS 2000 (Australia)
- 14 Commercial Ave., Albany, NY 12205 (United States)
Shipping Timeline:
- I placed my order on Mon, February 5th
- My order shipped on Mon, February 5th / Wed, February 7th
- I received my package on Fri, February 9th / Mon, February 12th
Total time of 7 days (to receive the complete order)
Their shipping policy states up to 10 business days (including processing time) for standard U.S. shipping.
Return & Refund Info
I submitted a return request through their return portal on February 15th. My request was approved two days later, and I was provided with the return address. I mailed the package on February 22nd via USPS.
Provided Return Address: 14 Commercial Ave, STE A, Albany, NY 12205 (United States)
Return Instructions:
- Please include a note in the package, and fill in your order number. (Reference format: #GOXXXX and recipient name/order email).
- Please mail the package to the provided return address using your local courier.
- Make sure to provide us with the express tracking number after sending the package.
I received a full refund of $204.64 in three parts (separated/grouped by item) on March 17th. I received it twenty-four days after I mailed the package. – View Refund Receipt
Customer Service Experience
General Responsiveness
A return request through their portal isn’t instantaneous. It took two days to receive approval and return instructions.
Return Details
I received four separate ‘Return Request Approved’ emails with different items in my order listed. They all listed the same return address.
Is GOELIA Legit or a Scam?
Similar Sites & Analysis
Reverse Image Search:
Based on my findings, there are MANY other small boutiques/online shops/marketplaces that appear to sell many of the same items as GOELIA. In this case, since Goelia is a third-party seller on several other platforms and marketplaces, I believe they are the source of their product images.
Possible reasons for this include the use of the same suppliers, this shop operating as a wholesaler or marketplace, the same owner operating multiple stores and/or selling on multiple platforms, the use of stolen images, etc.
With that being said, I found the same cardigan on SHEIN for cheaper. GOELIA is charging $79 on their main site, and $69.39 on SHEIN Marketplace.
I highly recommend doing Reverse Image Searches when shopping online for price and quality checking purposes. You might be surprised at what you find!
Website/Company Search:
No suspicious information (such as lawsuits or alerts from the Better Business Bureau) was found.
Do I Recommend This Shop?
Based on my experience, they are a legitimate shop. I paid for my items, received them within the estimated time frame, successfully completed a return, and received a full refund.
With that being said, I would absolutely shop here again!
Despite the vague sustainability claims, and inconsistent sizes (items seem to lean big), I would shop here again for these reasons:
- Their full-price items are quite expensive, but their sale items are more reasonable.
- Everything arrived exactly as expected (aside from my oversight regarding the wool item).
- The quality of my items is decent/good. Think H&M but a bit better.
- Everything arrived in exactly 1 week, which is pretty fast!
- The return address for U.S. orders is in the U.S. So, returns aren’t outlandishly expensive.
Overall, I am happy with my shopping experience and LOVE some items. However, some of their items are cheaper on other marketplaces such as SHEIN. So a little researching beforehand for the best price might be a good idea!
If you want to give this brand a try at a lower risk and more conveniently, check out GOELIA’s Amazon Storefront!
To wrap up this post, regardless of my experience, be sure to read as many customer reviews as possible. If you found this post helpful in your search for GOELIA reviews, please consider sharing this with your friends and commenting (via Reddit) below.
Thank you very much for your support and readership!
Take care,
– Noelle
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