Shop details for Noradress

Noradress.com is a Chinese web shop, founded actually already in 2012 but is only now gaining popularity. The focus of Noradress is visible directly at first glance on the website or just the name: dresses! Ranging from cocktail dresses and prom dresses to actual wedding dresses and the matching shoes and accessories you'll find quite a lot wardrobe options - on a smaller scale Noradress also features everyday clothing like tops and hoodies.

Noradress: International fashion trends and the newest dress collections

Experience with Noradress

Noradress has a large fashion selection: besides a ton of dresses for different occasions, the shop also features streetwear fashion. But the focus is obviously on dresses, particularly for special occasions. 

Usually our orders arrive within 2 - 3 weeks. If you order custom made (for only an extra fee of about $20) dresses, it will obviously take a few days longer.

If you're having a dress custom made, a disappointment will be pretty unlikely, as everything is being made according to your own measurements. We liked everything we've ordered, the quality was actually better than expected and besides some loose threads which we cut off within a few moments, we were pretty happy with our orders.

Payment

At Noradress you can choose between Paypal, Credit card, Western Union and E-Check. If you choose Paypal payment or credit card (which in this case works also via Paypal) at Noradress, you get to enjoy Paypal's 180-days-purchase-protection.

Supported Payment Methods

PayPal		Definite personal recommendation! Quick, hassle-free and comes with buyers protection
Credit card		Credit card payment is actually also running through PayPal, meaning you get to enjoy PayPal's buyer protection also if you pay with CC

Shipping costs and delivery times

Definite downside of Noradress: they don't have free shipping. You have the choice between standard shipping (8-12 business days) and the more expensive express shipping (3-5 days), but don't forget that the processing time will also take a few additional days, particularly if you'll have something custom made. The shipping costs do change depending on the order's weight and size.

Noradress and customs

In our experience Noradress declared their packages appropriately - meaning the customs department usually wanted us to pay some fees, especially for the custom made, more expensive dresses.

So it does make sense to take some time and read up on the rules concerning international shipping to be prepared for customs fees and the like. For example, extra taxes and fees on your orders from China to the US are possible. Not all items are taxed - and most of them are usually only subject to a nominal processing fee of up to $10 in the case of a random customs stop. The amount to be paid, however, can vary widely depending on the product and how it’s sent. If you are concerned about your item, or are planning to order goods in excess of $500, it is worth it to check with the Customs Office at the port of entry to confirm any extra fees.

Any extra taxes or duties on your shipment will either be paid at your door when the mailman drops it off, or the package may be held at your local post office. In which case, you will need to go pick it up and pay any applicable fees in person.

Return policy

Noradress has, similar to many other Chinese webshops, a relatively strict return policy. You have to contact customer support within 3 days of the delivery, if you encounter any kind of problem. They have to approve the return or exchange before you ship anything back. Also, return shipping costs have to be paid by the customer. 

Conclusion

Noradress has an impressive selection of fashion, especially dresses. If you're looking for a prom dress, cocktail dress or a special piece for an upcoming important party, it's definitely worth a visit or an order. The clothes are extraordinary and still inexpensive, even if the return shipping is handled a bit too strictly. 

Noradress is particularly interesting when you want to get a dress custom made for a small fee, which is usually not possible in a local shop. The other available clothes in the shop are pretty expensive - especially if you compare them to other Chinese fashion stores, which are focused on everyday fashion. So if you're not on the hunt for a custom made wedding dress or prom dress, you might also like to take a look at well known casual fashion stores such as Lookbookstore or SheIn.

Alternatives

Because of Noradress' focus on special occasion dresses, we know of a few shops which might be great alternatives to it:

Alternative 1:	dresswe	offers a large range of evening wear and bridal fashion. Free shipping for orders from $169
Alternative 2:	dresslink	lots of current fashion and modern dresses available

Noradress Coupons

Noradress regularly offers new coupon codes and promotions, which offer sitewide discounts, but also sometimes free shipping or particular discounts for certain categories. So keep on checking out our range of promo codes at PandaCheck!