Beginning Boutique

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
Conditional
Receipt required
Not specified
In store return for online orders
Yes
Refund processing time
1-2 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Beginning Boutique allows returns within 30 days of purchase for store credit. Items must be in original packaging. Most returns incur a $13.99 shipping fee, though in-store returns at the San Diego showroom are free.

How returns work

You can return items by mail through USPS (in the USA) or Canada Post (in Canada), or in person at the San Diego showroom. To return by mail, book your return online, download the postage label from your email or the returns page, print it, attach it to your parcel, and drop it off at the nearest carrier office.

Exclusions and restrictions

Beginning Boutique does not accept returns on final sale items, swimwear with removed hygiene seals, earrings, cosmetics, intimates and lingerie, socks and hosiery, beauty tools and products, or gift cards. Exchanges are not offered on orders shipped to Canada.

Refunds

Refunds are issued as store credit within 1 to 2 business days of Beginning Boutique receiving your return. Gift cards are not refundable but remain valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return an item?

You have 30 days from purchase to return an item. The same 30-day window applies if you want to exchange for a different size or style.

Do I have to pay for return shipping?

Return shipping costs $13.99 if you mail your return. However, if you return items in person at the San Diego showroom, there is no shipping fee.

Can I return items I bought online to a store?

Yes. You can return online purchases in person at the Beginning Boutique showroom in San Diego, and these in-store returns are free.

What do I need to return an item?

Items must be in their original packaging to be eligible for return. You will need to book your return online and print the postage label provided to you.

Can I return swimwear or underwear?

No. Swimwear with a removed hygiene seal, intimates, and lingerie cannot be returned for hygiene reasons. Socks and hosiery are also non-returnable.

What if my item arrives damaged?

Contact Beginning Boutique support. For minor damage, the store may offer a repair reimbursement. For major damage, you may receive a replacement, store credit, or refund.

Can I exchange items instead of returning them?

Yes. You have two exchange options. With Instant Exchange, the store places a 14-day hold on your card while processing your request. With Standard Exchange, you send your item back first and then order your replacement. Both exchanges incur a $13.99 fee. Note that exchanges are not available on orders shipped to Canada.

How you can return an item

  • Carrier drop off , USPS in USA
  • Carrier drop off , Canada Post in Canada
  • In store , San Diego showroom only, free returns

Step by step

  1. Book your return and follow the steps.
  2. Receive and download postage label from email or returns page.
  3. Print label, attach to parcel, and drop off at nearest carrier office.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Canada orders - exchanges Not specified Exchanges not offered on Canadian orders
Canada - return shipping fee Not specified Different fee amount for Canada

What you cannot return

  • Final sale items , Marked as final sale at purchase
  • Swimwear (hygiene seal removed) , Hygiene seal must be intact
  • Earrings , Hygiene reasons - piercing jewelry
  • Cosmetics , Listed as not eligible for return
  • Intimates and lingerie , Hygiene reasons
  • Gift cards , Listed as not eligible for return
  • Beauty tools and products , Hygiene reasons
  • Socks and hosiery , Hygiene reasons

Exchanges

Two options: Instant Exchange (hold on card for 14 days) or Standard Exchange (after return in transit). $13.99 fee applies.

Damaged or defective items

Contact support. Minor issues: repair reimbursement offered. Major issues: replacement, store credit, or refund.

Gift returns

Gift cards non-refundable and valid up to 5 years from issue date.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days Store credits and exchanges are available if you return within 30 days of delivery.
Exchange window days Exchanges are offered on original orders received back to us within 30 days from the delivery date
Free return shipping In-store returns at our San Diego showroom are FREE.
Return shipping fee A $13.99 fee will be processed with your return for the use of the return postage label provided
Original packaging required All returned items must be received back to us in original condition - unworn, unwashed, with all tags still attached and shoes in original box/carton.
Refund method Store credits and exchanges are available if you return within 30 days of delivery.
Refund processing days We process returns within 1–2 business days. Please allow up to 5 business days during busy periods.
In store return for online We offer in-person returns for local customers at our San Diego showroom located in Pacific Beach, CA.

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Return policies change without notice. Confirm the current policy with the retailer before you buy.