Truth in Advertising? Online Dress Purchases That Were Far From Reality
19. Matching Frilly Purple Sweat Set
Original Dress Price: Unknown
Original Made by: Unknown
Knock-off Purchased at: @lipsticknlabelz on Instagram
Knock-off Purchased for: $45*
On Facebook, a shopper named Devan shared her unfortunate experience of purchasing clothing through Instagram, ultimately falling victim to a scam. The sweat set from @lipsticknlabelz appeared stylish and chic in the promotional images, but what Devan received looked more like something out of a circus performer’s wardrobe. The stark contrast between expectation and reality left her disappointed.
Matching Purple Frilly Sweat Set @KnockOffNightmares/Facebook
Devan humorously described her experience, stating that she was sent a “whole clown suit” instead of the stylish matching purple frilly sweat set she had ordered. Her Facebook post quickly went viral, garnering over 31,000 shares and more than 2,000 comments. While many found the situation amusing, other commenters highlighted the serious lesson behind it: the risks associated with purchasing clothing from social media platforms.
