Forever 21

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Not specified
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
Not specified
Restocking fee
15%

Forever 21 allows returns within 30 days of purchase by mail. Return shipping costs $9.99 per return, and a 15% restocking fee applies to most items. Items must be in original packaging to qualify.

How returns work

You can return items by mail using the Returns Center online portal, which provides a return shipping label. If you cannot access the portal, contact customer service at [email protected]. For multiple items, you must create separate shipping labels through the portal and return each order individually using its own label; orders cannot be combined into a single shipment.

Exclusions and restrictions

Forever 21 does not accept returns on Final Sale items, clearance items, altered apparel, special orders, cloth face mask coverings, perishable items, personalized or monogrammed items, or intimates. Furniture is non-returnable, though if accepted as a return after damage, you are responsible for return shipping. Individual parts of bundles cannot be returned unless the entire bundle is returned. Pre-assembled items cannot be returned once assembled. Beauty products may be returned only if unopened, unused, and in original cellophane.

Refunds

Refunds are credited to your original form of payment for the net price after any discounts or coupons applied. Return shipping fees and restocking fees are waived if an item arrived damaged, was incorrect, or is defective.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a charge to return items to Forever 21?

Yes. Return shipping costs $9.99 per return. A 15% restocking fee is also deducted from your refund for most items. These fees are waived if your item arrived damaged, was sent in error, or is defective.

What is the return window at Forever 21?

The standard return window is 30 days from purchase. Furniture, mattresses, wall art, mirrors, lamps, and artificial trees are also returnable within 30 days, subject to the 15% restocking fee and $9.99 return shipping fee.

Do items need to be in original packaging?

Yes. Items must be in original packaging to be eligible for return.

Can I return beauty products?

Beauty products may be returned within 30 days, but only if they are unopened, unused, and have the original cellophane fully intact.

Does Forever 21 offer direct exchanges?

No direct exchanges are offered. To exchange an item for a different size or color, you must place a new order and return the original item. Your refund will be issued after Forever 21 receives the returned item.

What items cannot be returned?

Non-returnable items include Final Sale items, clearance items, special orders, altered apparel, cloth face mask coverings, perishable items, personalized or monogrammed items, and intimates. Furniture cannot be returned. Only complete bundles may be returned; individual bundle parts are not returnable.

How long does it take to receive a refund?

Forever 21 does not publish a specific refund processing timeline. Contact customer service at [email protected] for information about refund timing for your return.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Using provided return label through Returns Center portal
  • By mail , Using own shipping label; customer must provide tracking number

Step by step

  1. Use the fast and easy Returns Center online portal.
  2. If unable to use portal, contact customer service by email at [email protected].
  3. A return shipping label will be provided.
  4. For multiple items, create separate shipping labels for each item through return portal.
  5. Return orders separately using individual labels; orders cannot be combined.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Furniture, mattresses, wall art, mirrors, lamps, artificial trees 30 days Subject to 15% restocking fee plus $9.99 return shipping fee
Beauty products 30 days Must be unopened, unused, original cellophane fully intact

What you cannot return

  • Final Sale items , Non-returnable per policy
  • Clearance items , Non-returnable per policy
  • Furniture , Non-returnable; customer responsible for return shipping if accepted after damage
  • Individual parts of bundles , Only returnable if entire bundle returned
  • Pre-assembled items , Cannot be returned if assembled
  • Altered apparel , Non-returnable
  • Special orders , Non-returnable
  • Cloth face mask coverings , Non-returnable
  • Perishable items , Non-returnable
  • Personalized/monogrammed items , Non-returnable
  • Intimates , Non-returnable category

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Original form of payment Credit to original payment method for net price after discounts/coupons

Exchanges

No direct exchanges offered. Customer must place new order for different size/color; refund issued after original item received.

Damaged or defective items

Return shipping and restocking fees waived for items damaged in shipping, incorrect items shipped, or defective items.

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 eligible items may get returned within 30-days from receipt for a refund
Free return shipping All returned merchandise will incur a return shipping fee of $9.99 per return.
Return shipping fee All returned merchandise will incur a return shipping fee of $9.99 per return.
Restocking fee pct Furniture, mattresses, wall art, mirrors, lamps, and artificial trees may incur a 15% restocking fee of the purchase price
Original packaging required Merchandise should be in the same condition as when it was received and should be unworn, undamaged, unwashed, and sealable, with original tags attached, and all packaging materials included.
Refund method Refunds will be credited to the original form of payment for the net price after discounts and/or coupons

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