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Return & Exchange Policy

Last updated: 29 March 2026

ℹ️ Wholesale Sales Policy

www.sophisticwoman.com sells exclusively to buyers operating for commercial/professional purposes (boutiques, stores, e-commerce operators, etc.). Return and exchange conditions apply within this framework.

1. General Return Conditions

A return request must be submitted within 14 days of the delivery date. For a return to be accepted, the product must fully meet the following conditions:

  • —Original tags must not be removed and must still be attached to the product
  • —Must be unused, unwashed, unironed and untried
  • —Original plastic/packaging must be unopened or undamaged
  • —Must carry no trace of odour, stain, lint or external factors
  • —Must be sent together with the invoice or delivery note
  • —If a corporate invoice was issued, a return invoice must also be included
⚠️ Products that do not meet the above conditions will not be accepted as returns; they will be sent back at the buyer's shipping expense.

2. Non-Accepted Returns

  • —Products whose tags have been removed or damaged
  • —Used, washed or ironed products
  • —Products with opened, taped or damaged packaging
  • —Products showing stains, tears, odours or traces of external factors
  • —Underwear products (briefs, bras, etc.) that cannot be returned for hygiene reasons
  • —Custom-made or custom-printed products
  • —Products mixed with other items or impossible to separate
  • —Products past the 14-day return period
  • —Products shipped directly without submitting a return request
🚫 Returns sent with collect-on-delivery shipping will absolutely not be accepted.

3. Shipping Fee Table

Reason for ReturnShipping Fee
Seller error (wrong product, missing item, manufacturing defect)Covered by Seller
Damaged or defective product deliveryCovered by Seller
Return within right of withdrawal (within 14 days)Covered by Buyer
Size / colour exchange requestCovered by Buyer
Return of products not meeting conditionsCovered by Buyer

4. Step-by-Step Return Process

1

Submit a Return Request

Send an email to info@sophisticwoman.com with your order number and reason for return, or call +90 536 581 79 09.

2

Await Approval

Our team will send the return approval and shipping instructions by email within 2 business days.

3

Package the Product

Prepare the product in its original packaging, with tags attached, along with the invoice or delivery note. Include the return invoice for corporate invoices.

4

Ship the Product

Send via the courier specified in the approval email. Returns sent without approval will not be accepted.

5

Product Inspection

After the product arrives, it is inspected within 2 business days; the result is communicated by email.

6

Payment Refund

For eligible returns, the payment is refunded via the original payment method within 14 days of receipt.

⚠️ Products sent without approval will not be accepted as returns and will be shipped back at the buyer's expense.

5. Payment Refund Conditions

Payment MethodRefund Method and Timeline
Credit / Debit CardRefunded to the bank; processing time is 1–2 weeks (the company cannot shorten this period).
Instalment Credit CardThe total amount is transmitted to the bank in one go; the bank reflects it over the number of instalments.
EFT / Bank TransferTransferred to the provided IBAN within 14 days.
Cash on DeliveryRefunded via EFT within 14 days; IBAN information is requested.
⚠️ The refund process for instalment payments depends on the bank's internal procedures; contact your bank for details. Our company has no ability to intervene in this process.

6. Size & Colour Exchange

  • —An exchange request must be submitted in writing within 14 days of delivery.
  • —The product must meet return conditions: tagged, unused, in original packaging.
  • —If the requested size/colour is not in stock, the product price is refunded.
  • —Single-size exchanges in wholesale orders are subject to stock availability.
  • —Any price difference arising from exchanges between seasons is the buyer's responsibility.
  • —Shipping costs for exchange requests are covered by the buyer.

7. Damaged or Defective Item Report

  • —Shipping damage: Before accepting delivery, prepare a damage report together with the courier and return the item.
  • —Manufacturing defect or wrong product: A photo-documented report must be submitted within 2 business days of delivery.
  • —Reporting channel: Send an email to info@sophisticwoman.com with the order number and clear photographs.
  • —For approved defective/damaged product returns, the shipping fee is covered by the seller.
🚫 Do not accept delivery of a damaged shipment without a damage report. Responsibility for shipping damage for products accepted without a damage report cannot be attributed to our company.

8. Special Rules for Wholesale Orders

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Carton Integrity: Return of individual items may not be accepted; the entire relevant carton must be returned together.
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Promotional / Gift Items: All promotional/gift items sent with the returned order must be returned in full. Otherwise, the promotional value will be deducted from the order total.
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Invoice Requirement: For orders with corporate invoices, a return invoice (via the Revenue Administration or paper) is mandatory. VAT refunds cannot be processed without an invoice.
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Minimum Return Quantity: Partial returns below the minimum order quantity may not be considered.

9. Non-Returnable Item Status

  • —Products found not to meet return conditions upon inspection will be sent back at the buyer's shipping expense.
  • —In this case, the product price will not be refunded.
  • —You will be informed by email about the process.

10. Order Cancellation

  • —Cancellation before shipment: A request can be submitted via info@sophisticwoman.com.
  • —Orders already shipped cannot be cancelled; the return process is initiated after delivery.
  • —For cancellations of EFT/bank transfer-paid orders not yet shipped, the amount is refunded within 14 days.
  • —For orders that cannot be fulfilled due to stock depletion, the Seller notifies the buyer within 3 business days; payment is refunded within 14 days.

11. Return & Exchange Contact

Email

info@sophisticwoman.com

Phone / WhatsApp

+90 536 581 79 09

Return Address

Merkez Mah. Merter Sok. No:13/A Güngören, İstanbul

Web

www.sophisticwoman.com

✅ Always include your order number and reason for return in your emails. Attach clear photographs for defective or damaged products. Your request cannot be processed without this information.

This policy has been prepared in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act No. 6502 and the Distance Contracts Regulation No. 29188.