Reformation hardly needs an introduction, but we’ll give you one anyway. Reformation (or Ref, as dubbed as its official nickname) was founded in 2009 as a vintage clothing store. Now, the brand is widely known as a pioneer in the sustainable fashion space, providing original designs made from low-impact materials, rescued deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage clothing. Over the years, it’s built a cult following, notably including numerous celebrities like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and the list could go on.
Reformation is known not only for its sustainability practices but also for its chic and timeless designs, from wedding-guest attire to business-casual fashion and everything in between. If you’ve yet to enter the world that is Ref, it can feel almost like walking up and sitting at the “cool” table in school (even though this cool crowd is actually quite welcoming). That being said, no one will ever suspect you’re new to the club with these shopping tips!
You need to know these Reformation shopping tips.
Reformation Hosts Two Major Sales A Year
If you’ve had your eye on something at Reformation and were hoping to snag it on sale, you’ll likely have to wait until one of its two yearly sales (good news: as we type, its summer sale is live). Reformation traditionally only has two major sales a year, one around the end of summer and one in the winter. The sales typically begin with markdowns starting at 30%, with further markdowns as time goes on – but yes, things do sell out, so you may not want to wait.
Return Items For Free Within 30 Days
Don’t be afraid to try out different sizes or styles, as Reformation’s return policy allows for free returns within 30 days! That being said, if you want to send everything in your order back via mail, there may be a shipping charge. However, you won’t be charged if you keep at least one item from your order or return in-store.
Enjoy Free Shipping
Reformation offers free shipping on all orders across Canada and the U.S., so you can shop online as much as your heart desires without worrying about annoying shipping costs.
Sign Up For Emails
Sign up for emails to enjoy 10% off your first order and to stay up to date on sales and new products. Plus, Ref vows not to spam your inbox. No harm, no foul.
Shop Ref Items Secondhand
It’s no secret that Reformation is by no means cheap, but if you want to shop the brand on a budget, or even discover past designs, there is no shortage of secondhand Reformation items listed online on resale sites like The RealReal, Depop, and Poshmark.
Utilize Online Shopping Filters
Reformation’s online shopping filters are actually quite extensive! Save time browsing through thousands of items on the site by narrowing down your search by size, colour, print, etc. You can even filter your sustainability preferences!
There Are More Sizes In The Back
In case you’re not familiar with Reformation’s in-store layout, the shopping floor is essentially a showroom showcasing each style. The sizes shown on display are not the only sizes available! Once you find an item you might want to try on, you can add it to your dressing room using a supplied tablet – or simply ask a sales associate.
Try On Items In Its High-Tech Dressing Rooms
Commonly referred to as a “Clueless closet experience,” Reformation’s dressing rooms feature touchscreen tablets where you can request more items and sizes without even having to leave the room. They also have different lighting settings to choose from, so you can see how your outfits would look in every environment before making a purchase decision. Its dressing rooms are seriously game-changing.
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