Top FAQs for Fashion Shopping with Dorothy Perkins

They’ve been a British high street favourite for decades, but Dorothy Perkins has undergone a lot of changes recently, moving exclusively online. So what do you need to know as a 2022 Dorothy Perkins customer? Here, we can keep you updated with a list of top current FAQs, covering everything you need to know if you are placing an order with Dorothy Perkins right now, including their age range, sizing, discounts and delivery options.

About Dorothy Perkins

Does Dorothy Perkins Still Exist? - Yes, Dorothy Perkins is now an online-only UK retailer. In February 2021 it was bought by Boohoo after its high street stores were closed under the previous owner.

Where Can I Buy Dorothy Perkins Clothes? - The best place to get the largest range of Dorothy Perkins clothing and offers is their own site. However, selected items are also available on other fashion sites such as Very and Next.

What Age Group is Dorothy Perkins Aimed At? - Dorothy Perkins has traditionally been aimed at women between the ages of 25 and 40, covering a large range of casual, work and occasion wear. They also divide their range into the four broad categories of petite, curve, tall and maternity so you know your clothes have been made to fit your type of figure perfectly. But if you love their clothes, it doesn’t matter what age you are!

Are Dorothy Perkins Clothes True to Size? - They have a good reputation for sizing, but you can always consult their online size guide if you are unsure. This details measurements for each size, in all of their ranges. For example, the bust, waist and hip measurements for each dress size will differ depending on if you are buying something from Dorothy Perkins plus size, petitie, denim, tall or standard ranges of clothing. So if you are unsure which size to buy, just check your measurements against the range you are buying from.

Is Dorothy Perkins a Luxury Brand? - Dorothy Perkins is more of an affordable and accessible clothing brand rather than a luxury one. To take their dresses as an example, these are usually priced between £30 to £45, but larger discounts are often available.

Does Dorothy Perkins Do Klarna? - Yes, they do. In fact, if you want to delay your payments, you have the option to apply to either Klarna or Clearpay and not incur any extra interest charges. With Klarna, you have the choice to buy now, pay in 30 days, or pay in three instalments. And with Clearpay, you can pay in four instalments if you prefer.

What is Dorothy Perkins Email Address? - Their contact email address is customerservice@dorothyperkins.com. They don’t have a contact number, but you can also get in touch via Facebook, Twitter and Apple Messages.

Saving Money with Dorothy Perkins

When Is Dorothy Perkins Sale? - They now have an online sale available year round. Just click on the sale page to see which items currently have up to 80% off their original price. You can also narrow down the price by clicking on individual category pages and looking at the special offers. For example, you can look at Sale Dresses From £12 or Sale Tops From £10 in one click.

Are There Any Dorothy Perkins Discount Codes? - Yes, there are often extra codes available and you can find the most up to date ones on our Dorothy Perkins voucher codes page. This might include a code that gets you an extra 10% off your order, or even more if there is a special seasonal promotion. We especially recommend keeping an eye out in the run up to Black Friday as you may be able to save even more, as well as get access to Dorothy Perkins discount codes that get you extra money off sale items too. 

If you are a new customer, you can also register for their email and then get 15% off your first order. Just input your details in the box at the bottom of their homepage then you’ll receive your Dorothy Perkins promo code via email. And if you are a regular customer, there is also an opportunity to get £15 off your next order by referring a friend to their site - once your friend has made their first order using your referral link, they get £15 off too. To access this saving, they have a tab on the left hand side of their homepage - just click on this to find the details.

Is There a Dorothy Perkins Student Discount? - There is! Students can get an extra 10% off orders. All you need to do is use their student discount page link to register so they can check your eligibility (you will need a university or college email address to claim). They will then send you an exclusive code to use when you make your purchase.

Delivery and Returns

How Long is Dorothy Perkins Delivery? - Their Standard Delivery service takes up to 5 working days and comes with a £3.99 charge. They also have a Next Day Delivery service available for £5.99, but they do sometimes have special Next Day Delivery promotions where the charge for this is reduced to just £1.99, usually for one day only at a time.

Are Dorothy Perkins Returns Free? - At present, there is no returns charge if you process via their online returns portal. However, we recommend checking for any updates to their policy before you return, as an increasing number of online retailers are now starting to charge for this service due to higher processing costs.

What is Dorothy Perkins Returns Address? - Once you start processing your return via their online returns portal, then you will be able to download a returns label with the correct address, or a QR code. You can then present this in store or at the post office so they can print the label. /p>

You may have been a Dorothy Perkins customer for years, or perhaps you’re returning to see what their online store is now all about. Whatever your reasons, there’s now plenty to enjoy with their range, with on-trend dresses, great value wardrobe staples and garments for both going out and the office. But the fashion savings don’t end there - we have plenty more current discounts on our Clothing and Footwear page, including those from their parent company Boohoo as well as names like Joules, if you want more of an outdoor look.

By Anna Scott, 5th August 2022