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Shopping at Aerie: sizing, shipping and returns explained
Short answer
As of October 2026, Aerie offers free US standard shipping on orders of $75 or more, and returns run 30 days for a full refund, with online orders getting 7 extra days. Clothing sizes run XXS to XXL, and bras run 30A to 40DD. Aerie bras, bralettes and swimsuits ship back free by mail.
At a glance
- Free US shipping
- $75 or more (lower with Real Rewards: $50 at Level 2, $25 at Level 3)
- Standard shipping
- $7.95 flat under the threshold
- Delivery time
- 3 to 7 business days (Standard Plus 3 to 5 business days)
- Returns window
- 30 days for a full refund, or 60 days for merchandise credit; online orders get 7 extra days
- Return fee
- $5 by mail; free for Aerie bras, bralettes and swimsuits, and for in-store returns
- Sizes
- Clothing XXS to XXL (00 to 18); bras 30A to 40DD
- Payment options
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay, Afterpay, Klarna, Cash App
- Rewards
- Real Rewards: free to join, 10 points per $1 at Level 1; $5 reward for every 1,250 points
Checked on Aerie's own pages. Stores change their policies, so confirm at checkout.
Steps
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Open the online return portal
Pick the items you are sending back. The portal prints a label or gives you a digital label to scan at USPS.
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Or return in a store
Any online order can go back to an AE, Aerie or Offline store, and in-store returns are free.
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Keep the condition right
Items should be unworn and unwashed with tags attached. Swimsuits and underwear need the hygienic liner in place.
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Plan exchanges around the store
Exchanges happen in store only. To swap a size by mail, place a new order and return the first one.
What Aerie is known for
Aerie is a soft, comfortable brand built around bras, undies, loungewear and activewear. The range runs from bras and bralettes in many band and cup sizes to cozy fleece, joggers and swimsuits.
Its OFFLINE line covers leggings and workout pieces, and the everyday tops and matching sets are easy to wear all day. The feel is relaxed and body-positive.
How Aerie sizing runs
Clothing runs XXS to XXL, with numeric sizes 00 to 18. For bottoms, XS is 0 or 2, S is 4 or 6, M is 8 or 10, L is 12 or 14, XL is 16 and XXL is 18.
Bras come in sizes 30A to 40DD. The size chart suggests measuring your bust over a non-padded underwire bra and your under bust with a soft tape, then treating the result as a guide, since bra sizing is never exact. Bralettes run XXS to XXL with D and DD options, and each bralette lists the bra sizes it fits (for example, M is 34C). Swim tops list bra sizes too, so your bra size works for picking one.
Leggings and bottoms come in Short, Regular and Long lengths, with inseams of about 29.5 to 34 inches. One-piece swimsuits come in Regular and Long torso lengths. For general fit habits, see our how to pick your size when shopping online guide.
What things cost at Aerie
As of October 2026, most bras are $44.95 to $59.95 at regular price, undies are mostly $8.95 to $14.95, and leggings are mostly $44.95 to $69.95. Tops run $39.95 to $64.95 and dresses and skirts $49.95 to $78. Sale prices vary, and the site often runs sitewide promotions.
Shipping to the US
Free standard shipping starts at $75. Real Rewards members reach it sooner, at $50 for Level 2 and $25 for Level 3. Under the threshold, standard shipping is a flat $7.95, and it takes 3 to 7 business days. Standard Plus takes 3 to 5.
Faster options are 2nd Day at $15 and Overnight at $25, for street addresses in the continental US. Orders placed by 1 PM EST ship that day.
Returns and exchanges
You get a full refund within 30 days of the purchase date or merchandise credit within 60 days, and online purchases get an extra 7 days. Mail returns cost $5, but Aerie bras, bralettes and swimsuits are free to send back. Level 3 Real Rewards members and credit cardmembers also return free, and so does anything returned in a store.
Items marked Final Sale cannot be returned or exchanged.
Tips for shopping Aerie
- Use your bra size to choose a swim top, since swim tops list the bra sizes they fit.
- Pick Short, Regular or Long on leggings so the inseam matches your height.
- Aerie and American Eagle share one cart, one rewards program and one return policy, so you can return items across both.
- New email subscribers get 10% off, per the Aerie site footer.
- Afterpay and Klarna are both accepted at checkout.
If you love the Aerie look
The Aerie look is soft and easy: a cozy sweatshirt, leggings, a stretchy bodysuit or a comfy knit set. These are the pieces people reach for on weekends and travel days.
The PeachSunday team carries pieces in a similar spirit. Browse activewear, two-piece sets and sweaters and knits. New styles are added daily, and shipping is free on US orders of $65 or more.
Similar looks at PeachSunday
FAQ
Is Aerie true to size?
Aerie publishes a detailed size chart with numeric and letter sizes. For bras, measure your bust and under bust as the chart describes and treat the result as a guide, since bra sizing is not exact.
How long does Aerie shipping take?
Standard shipping takes 3 to 7 business days, and Standard Plus takes 3 to 5. 2nd Day and Overnight are available for continental US street addresses.
Does Aerie offer free returns?
Aerie bras, bralettes and swimsuits are free to return by mail, and any in-store return is free. Other mail returns cost $5, and Level 3 Real Rewards members return free.
What sizes does Aerie carry?
Clothing runs XXS to XXL (00 to 18), bras run 30A to 40DD, and bralettes run XXS to XXL with D and DD options.
Does Aerie take Afterpay?
Yes. Aerie accepts Afterpay and Klarna, along with PayPal, Apple Pay, Cash App and major credit cards.
Are Aerie and American Eagle the same store?
They share one cart, one Real Rewards program and one return policy, so items can be returned across both. See our American Eagle shopping guide.
What stores are like Aerie?
Aerie is known for soft loungewear, bras and activewear. Our guides to Halara and Old Navy cover shops with a comfortable, active feel.
Is Aerie legit?
Aerie runs its own online store at ae.com. Its own pages publish a returns policy (returns window: 30 days for a full refund, or 60 days for merchandise credit; online orders get 7 extra days), and this guide reads shipping, sizing and returns from those pages, listed under Sources. Confirm the current policy at checkout. Paying by credit card adds the dispute option described in the order has not arrived guide.
Sources
- Aerie shipping and handling (checked )
- Aerie return policy (checked )
- Aerie payment options (checked )
- Real Rewards FAQ (checked )
- Aerie size chart (checked )
- Aerie bras (checked )