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Shopping at Beginning Boutique: sizing, shipping and returns explained

Updated Oct 18, 2026 · By the PeachSunday team

Short answer

As of October 2026, Beginning Boutique offers free US standard shipping on orders of $100 or more; under that, standard is $9.95. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery as store credit or exchange, and its own labels run from US 0 to US 20. The It List rewards program is free to join.

At a glance

Free US shipping: Standard shipping on orders of $100 or more
Standard shipping: $9.95 on orders under $100
Delivery time: 3 to 6 business days, same-day dispatch before 3:30pm PDT
Express shipping: 1 to 4 business days: $9.95 on $100+ orders, $19.95 under $100
Returns window: 30 days from delivery
Refunds: Store credit or exchange for change-of-mind returns
Return fee: $13.99 label fee, waived with Checkout+ ($5.99); free at the San Diego showroom
Sizes: US 0 to US 20 (AU 4 to 24), some tops and bottoms in XS to XL
Size system: US, with AU conversions
Rewards: The It List, free, 4 levels with birthday voucher and entry discounts

Checked October 17, 2026 on Beginning Boutique's own pages. Stores change their policies, so confirm at checkout.

Steps

Book the return online

Start from the returns page within 30 days of delivery. Items should be unworn and unwashed, with tags on.
Pick store credit or exchange

Choose store credit, or an instant or standard exchange for a different size or style.
Use the emailed postage label

A label arrives by email. The $13.99 label fee is waived if you added Checkout+ at checkout for $5.99.
Wait for processing

Returns are processed in 1 to 2 business days, up to 5 when it is busy.

What Beginning Boutique is known for

Beginning Boutique is an Australian-born online store, based in Brisbane, with a US warehouse in Vista, California and a San Diego showroom. It is known for dresses for big moments: homecoming, prom, graduation, birthday, wedding guest and formal.

It also sells tops, bottoms, sets and co-ords, swimwear, outerwear, knitwear and accessories. As of October 2026, dresses run about $20 to $110, with most at $25 to $100, and many pieces are marked down from a higher original price, so sale prices vary.

How Beginning Boutique sizing works

The brand's own labels run from US 0 to US 20 (AU 4 to 24), and some tops and bottoms also come in XS to XL. The conversion chart: US 0 is AU 4 / XXS, US 2 is AU 6 / XS, US 4 is AU 8 / S, US 6 is AU 10 / M, US 8 is AU 12 / L, and US 10 is AU 14 / XL. US 12 to 20 map to AU 16 to 24.

The size guide lists bust, waist and hip in inches and centimeters. Fit can vary by fabric and style, so treat the chart as a guide and read the product page. A Tall Girl Approved collection marks styles that suit taller shoppers.

Our guide to picking your size when shopping online walks through taking your measurements.

Shipping to the US

Orders of $100 or more ship free with standard shipping. Under $100, standard is $9.95. It takes 3 to 6 business days, about 3 to the West Coast and 5 to the East Coast. Orders placed before 3:30pm PDT dispatch the same day from Vista, California.

Express takes 1 to 4 business days and costs $9.95 on orders of $100 or more or $19.95 under $100. Overnight delivery is $34.95 for selected zip codes if you order before 2:30pm PDT.

It List members get more: free standard shipping from Level 3 and free express shipping at Level 4.

Returns and exchanges

You have 30 days from delivery. Returns go to store credit or an exchange, either instant or standard. Refunds to the original payment are for faulty or incorrect items.

Mail returns carry a $13.99 label fee, waived if you add the optional Checkout+ return coverage for $5.99 at checkout. In-person returns at the San Diego showroom are free.

Final sale and outlet items, earrings, cosmetics, intimates and gift cards are final sale, as is swimwear without its hygiene seal. Items should be unworn, unwashed and tagged.

Tips for shopping Beginning Boutique

Plan ahead for events.

Add Checkout+ at checkout if you think you might return something.
Order event dresses early enough to fit in the 30-day window and any alterations.
Aim for $100 in the cart to get free standard shipping.
Join The It List for the birthday voucher and tier discount codes.
Students can use Student Beans on full-priced items (US residents).

If you love the Beginning Boutique look

The look is feminine and event-ready: a mini for homecoming, a satin dress for a wedding, a matching set for vacation and a bright dress for a birthday dinner.

The PeachSunday team carries pieces in a similar spirit, with new styles added daily and free US shipping on orders of $65 or more. Start with mini dresses, maxi dresses and satin slip dresses, or browse what's new.

Similar looks at PeachSunday

FAQ

Is Beginning Boutique true to size?

Sizes follow the body measurements in the size guide, and fit can vary by fabric and style. Check bust, waist and hip against the chart for each piece.

How long does Beginning Boutique shipping take?

As of October 2026, standard takes 3 to 6 business days, about 3 to the West Coast and 5 to the East Coast. Express takes 1 to 4 business days.

Does Beginning Boutique offer free returns?

Returns carry a $13.99 label fee, waived with Checkout+ ($5.99 at checkout), and are free at the San Diego showroom.

What sizes does Beginning Boutique carry?

Its own labels run from US 0 to US 20 (AU 4 to 24), and some tops and bottoms come in XS to XL.

What happens to a return?

You receive store credit or an exchange within 1 to 2 business days of processing, up to 5 when busy.

What stores are like Beginning Boutique?

For occasion dresses and going-out looks, try the Windsor shopping guide, the Forever 21 shopping guide or the ASOS shopping guide.

Is Beginning Boutique legit?

Beginning Boutique runs its own online store at beginningboutique.com. Its own pages publish a returns policy (returns window: 30 days from delivery), 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.