Is Lucy in The Sky Fast Fashion? An Expert Breakdown!

Apparel for special occasions is very often looked over by fashion brands who focus on putting out casual wear and party wear, but what about clothing for formal settings such as the office or a wedding? These are occasions that you always have to be ready for as they might jump out at you at any moment and Lucy in The Sky offers you the best solution for any kind of formal outerwear.

Lucy in The Sky is based in Los Angeles and was established in 2015 by two sisters who were inspired by fashion and wanted to share their love for clothes with other women. The brand produces women’s clothing for any possible event. Are you thinking of a night at a club? Lucy in Thy Sky has your back. Wait, now you’re thinking of a work party celebrating the engagement of your boss? The brand has just a collection of formal dresses for you that will accentuate your figure while keeping things from getting too sexy.

To keep things short, Lucy in The Sky has something for everyone! Plus, its collection is so vivid that you may find yourself browsing for hours on its website because the possibilities are endless. This is a huge complaint that we harbor towards the brand as its exquisite collection of elegant dresses and cute tops kept us mesmerized for so long. It’s a girl’s heaven, for sure!

However, the brand has no physical stores and you can only access it through its website which is extremely easy to navigate. After clicking on a product for details, it gives you multiple options for the size, colors, and other preferences that you find yourself simply clicking away until your dream dress is ready.

It keeps up with the trends and captures the eye with its bold colors, designed to empower women and give them the confidence to embrace their individuality and uniqueness. Plus, the clothing is aimed at highlighting your best features which boosts up your confidence to high levels.

Sustainability Rating: 3/10

Category: Clothing

For: Women

Products: Dresses, Swimwear, Party Wear, Wedding Wear

Style: Trendy, Chic

Quality: Low, Medium

Prices: $10.00 - $150.00 (US Dollars)

Size: XXS - XL (International Size)

Fabrics: Polyester, Polyester Blend, Cotton, Spandex, Cotton Blend, Elastane, Nylon, Acrylic, Cashmere, Faux Leather, Wool, Silk, Rayon

100% Organic: No

100% Vegan: No

Ethical and Fair: No

Recycling: No

Manufacturing Countries: Not Transparent Enough

Certifications: Not Transparent Enough

Lucy in The Sky is quite convenient for women in today’s age because hardly anyone has the time or money to spend on pricey and luxurious pieces to spend on for a special event, but disappointingly, the brand can be categorized as fast fashion. It introduces new styles and designs every other week and holds sales to get rid of clothes that have fallen behind on the trending lists, but it also leads to a lot of waste products.

Moreover, even though it may not be as expensive as high-end fashion brands, it is not as cheap as other fast fashion alternatives like Shein. The brand claims that it is because it uses high-quality fabric and raw materials in the production process of its garments but reviews on the quality of the clothing are mixed. Some buyers are ecstatic about the quality of Lucy in The Sky’s clothing and promise to buy from it again while others are extremely disappointed at the fabric which looks like it may fall apart after only a few wears.

Jordan Cole reviewed dresses by Lucy in The Sky, and despite being happy with the limitless choice and design of the clothing, she is worried about the state of the garments after a couple of washes as the straps already seemed to be falling apart after a single wear. She deemed the brand good enough for a few wears but not up-to-the-mark as far as long-lasting and high-quality clothing is concerned.

Better Business Bureau has given the brand a rating of 2.8 stars which is quite low but understandable because it is not transparent about where it sources its materials or where the clothing is manufactured at all. It has used cryptic phrases on its website saying the clothes are designed in Los Angeles, but no information about where they are being manufactured which raises suspicions as brands have no reason to hide such information unless foul practices are at play.

It is also rumored that the manufacturing takes place internationally because many customers have complained about delayed shipping. Such issues mostly occur when the order arrives from another country.

As for its sustainability efforts, the brand has a long way to go still. It was very difficult in fact, to find anything about its sustainability efforts but we managed to find tit-bits on the internet. Firstly, it does seem to use organic cotton in some of its products and even has certifications for some clothing. But, other than a few selected items, the rest of its collections are made using toxic dyes and materials that significantly harm the environment. Moreover, it mass produces most of its garments using cheap materials which enables it to sell the items at low prices. But, it also means more waste production when the trend dies out and the company has to get rid of all that extra product.

It is also questioned whether Lucy in The Sky is ethical or not because it does not seem to feature any Code of Conduct or protection of workers policies on its website. Its manufacturing countries are suspected to be Bangladesh and China which are renowned for their poor working conditions and poor treatment of workers. However, as the brand is hidden under a blanket of mystery, we cannot confirm any of these facts yet.

Surprisingly, it has a rating of 4.2 stars on Trustpilot with many satisfied customers gushing about the beautiful items that they received. In the myriad of happy buyers, we did find a group of unsatisfied people who complained about the slow shipping process and bad customer service which drove them away from the idea of buying from the brand ever again.

Overall, Lucy in The Sky seems to be doing great in terms of fashion and attracting customers but it is also losing out on many customers who care about sustainability and keeping the environment safe. If it decides to embark on the journey towards sustainability, it can surely go a long way!

Sources:

Lucy In The Sky Clothing - Miss American Made

Lucy In The Sky Dress Store Review- Is It A Scam or Legit? - iReviews

Lucy In The Sky Reviews: Should You Try It? | ClothedUp

Lucy in the Sky Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of lucyinthesky.com (trustpilot.com)