Shein is a Chinese online shopping platform that has quickly spread to become an international sensation. Its low prices and variety of styles have helped it soar to success, mainly among teenagers in the United States of America. Although it has recently undergone ups and downs, it is sure to make a comeback for the summer of 2025.
The company’s rise to the top began in 2020, when COVID-19 caused people to look for another way to remain fashionable in a quarantined world. Shein provided a perfect solution.
Perhaps the most endearing part of Shein is the inexpensive aspect. Shein is always advertising unbelievable deals, which pair with the already extremely low costs of the clothes that will make any mother happy to save some money on back-to-school.
Shein’s popularity skyrocketed for a few years, but as of late, it has become more of a meme and less of an actual shopping platform. Fewer people have used it this year due to a combination of the sometimes questionable quality of items and the other internet sensation that combats Shein’s prices, Temu.
Also, because of tariffs on American goods due to political tensions in the world, Shein has recently announced that they were increasing prices on their goods.
Even with this increase in price, Shein is still unbelievably cheap compared to other brands such as Hollister or PacSun. The price increase is barely noticeable and should in no way stop a loyal customer from buying in their favorite styles.
Despite the negative factors, Shein has managed to become a household name and the variety of styles is matched by none. Going to the American Eagle store, one might find a top but it might not be the color they want or the right fit. On Shein, one just has to simply search what they’re looking for and it is almost guaranteed that it will be in stock.
On top of that, Shein offers exchanges and returns, unlike other select online shopping platforms. This provides an easy and stress free shopping experience.
The aesthetically pleasing website showcasing colorful and cute clothes supplies an oasis for all types of people. One looking to reinvent their wardrobe just simply has to pull up their Pinterest board, and Shein will match it. It is so incredibly easy to get lost scrolling and end up with $300 worth of clothes in the cart.
The excitement for a girl waiting on her Shein package is unmatched. It is a universal experience to feel delight when the notification comes through that the Shein order is delivered. The only possible comparison would be a five year old on Christmas morning, but even that doesn’t do the feeling justice.
Shein provides a fix to the teenage experience of having no money. Being broke is one of the most relatable experiences for a high school student. Lori Shaw’s infamous brownies keep the Cape High population in financial distress.
Shein becomes the only real option to buy clothes, and for the price, it is not the worst way to invest money. Summer of 2025 will be the peak for Shein, girls at the beach will be showcasing their three dollar bikinis and tube tops before we know it, and Shein will be popular again.
