Store Review - Peter Alexander

Hello Princesses!

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Today I'm going to be talking about my shopping experience with Peter Alexander! I've visited the Peter Alexander store in person a couple of times, but since it's in Auckland and I'm in Hamilton I don't always get the opportunity to see the new releases or take advantages of sales. I decided to make a purchase from the online store during the Boxing Day sale because of the awesome sales!

Website Practicality

I find the Peter Alexander website incredibly aesthetically pleasing (pink is almost always my favourite!) and quite practical. I love that there is an easily found search bar and not too many drop down category bars. Peter's sausage dog Penny is everywhere as part of the brand logo which I think is absolutely adorable!

Price Comparison

Peter Alexander Pajamas are quite a bit more expensive than my usual pajama prices, with some of his nighties pushing $100NZD, however the quality is quite a lot better and the designs are adorable. I purchased a Sleeping Beauty nightie from in-store that is absolutely incredible and well worth the $80NZD. I probably would not purchase a plain pair of sleep short for $50NZD though, that's pushing it a little far.

Shipping and Packaging

My package took three working days to arrive and was left with ATL (Attention To Leave) which means that the package is just left on your doorstep. ATL is great for me because my room is so far away from the front door that I never ever hear anyone knocking, so my packages very rarely make it into my house. The standard shipping cost is $8.99NZD.

The box is lined with super cute Penny print, and the tissue paper is pink with Penny print too which obviously makes me so super happy! There was a receipt inside the box with return and exchange information included. My garments were individually wrapped, tagged and folded, nothing was harmed during transit.

Products

I decided to make two purchases during the sale, the first is the cutest pair of pale blue gingham French Knickers, the other is a pale pink Henley shirt. Both were super cheap (50% off) when I purchased them.

Gingham French Knickers - $14.00

In a sweet gingham print you'll love these French knickers! Features include an elasticised waistband, beautiful lace trim and adorned with a ribbon bow. Complement with a PA sleep crop.

If your looking at these knickers and wondering why the crotch is so low, don't worry, I am too. -.- I purchased a size M and these fit perfectly - however, the cut leaves much to be desired. The crotch hangs halfway to my knees and the front and back panels are only attached to the waist band and not the sides, almost like someone forgot to stitch up the sides.

The combination of the pastel blue gingham, pink bow and black lace is incredibly lovely, but I certainly would not have bought these knickers in store because they cover less than my underwear. They are uncomfortable to sleep in due to the incredibly low crotch and I cannot wear them in front of anyone (eg, around the house). I cannot imagine what these knickers are useful for (Google tells me that French Knickers are meant to be worn under skirts, but these do not have slit sides).

The right picture is what the website shows, and what I intended to purchase. The left picture is what I received (which yep, I spelt wrong). The proportions are nothing like what is advertised, although the colours and print are correct. I would return these, but I totally fell asleep wearing them so they're no longer re-sellable. I am incredibly disappointed with this purchase and will not be able to wear them, making them useless and a waste of money. They just don't cover anything and the crotch hangs down so low that they're not sexy either.

Pa Classic Long Sleeve Henley - $19.00

Made in 100% cotton, this classic PA long sleeve top can take you through day or night. Features include a button detail front opening, long sleeves, regular fit and an embroidered Penny logo on the hem.

This pink long sleeve shirt is absolutely gorgeous, soft and flattering, however (of course) the sizing is completely off. According to this measurement chart, the M sizing should juuuust fit my bust, but be perfect for my waist and hips. The M size I received was absolutely massive, and by that I mean it was in between size XL and XXL.

Here are the actual measurements of the size M Long Sleeve Henley Top:

Bust 100cm 

Waist 90

Hip 110

length 68

It was also incredibly long, a decent length dress for me is 75cm long and this top reached my bum. I decided to exchange this top for a size XS which fits perfectly! It was incredibly easy to exchange the top and the replacement was sent off the same day the other was received.

What I Love

- Cute and practical website

- Cute sleepwear and accessories

- Easy exchange process

- Quick shipping

What I Don't Love

- Incorrect sizing (Pink top should have been labeled as a big fit)

- Incorrect photography (blue knickers)

Final Thoughts

Although I enjoyed my initial shopping experience with the online Peter Alexander store, I most likely won't shop online with them again purely because the sizing is not exact and the photos are not correct. I love shopping in their physical store and will continue to do so, but unless there is an online sale that I cannot travel to the physical store, I will not purchase from their online store again.