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Customer Experience In The Lingerie Industry Statistics

Prioritize fast, accurate fit and transparent costs, because a single bad experience can drive customers away.

Customer experience in the lingerie industry shapes loyalty, repeat buying, and spending across the journey. From help choosing the right product and managing fit expectations to shipping costs, returns, and after-service, small friction points can have outsized effects. We unpack key statistics on what drives confidence—like transparent pricing, seamless omnichannel experiences, and trustworthy reviews—and what pushes shoppers away.

Jannik LindnerWritten byJannik LindnerCo-Founder, Rawshot.ai
UpdatedApril 19, 2026Read9 minSources94 verified
Customer Experience In The Lingerie Industry Statistics

Executive Summary

Key Takeaways

Research reviewed

Prioritize fast, accurate fit and transparent costs, because a single bad experience can drive customers away.

  • 73% of consumers say valuing their time is important to keeping them loyal

  • 79% of customers who are dissatisfied say they will leave

  • 32% of US customers will switch brands after one bad experience

  • 22% of e-commerce returns are because the item doesn’t fit

  • 61% of consumers say they want help choosing the right product

  • 25% of returns are due to “fit/size” issues specifically reported by apparel retailers

  • 67% of shoppers consider shipping costs before purchase

  • 35% of consumers abandon an online purchase due to unexpected shipping costs

  • 60% of consumers expect free returns

  • 58% of customers feel it’s easiest to stay with a company that provides a seamless omnichannel experience

  • 73% of customers use multiple channels during their shopping journey

  • 62% of consumers want consistent experiences across channels

  • 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience

  • 70% of consumers say connected experiences influence their purchasing decisions

  • 40% of consumers will buy from a brand again if it provides a positive experience

Section 01

Customer Effort, Service & Resolution

  1. 73% of consumers say valuing their time is important to keeping them loyal [1]

  2. 79% of customers who are dissatisfied say they will leave [2]

  3. 32% of US customers will switch brands after one bad experience [3]

  4. 13% of consumers say they have complained about customer service and expect a response [4]

  5. 45% of customers expect answers to customer service questions within an hour [5]

  6. 83% of customers expect to be treated with respect [6]

  7. 70% of customers report they feel frustrated when they can’t find information [7]

  8. 55% of shoppers want a “live” chat option on retailer websites [8]

  9. 38% of consumers expect the company to provide support through their preferred channel [8]

  10. 63% of customers expect companies to offer multiple ways to contact them [8]

  11. 41% of consumers want more self-service options [9]

  12. 57% of consumers expect customer service to be available 24/7 [10]

  13. 45% of consumers prefer chatbots for basic inquiries [11]

  14. 35% of consumers abandon a purchase when they can’t find product information [12]

  15. 74% of consumers expect customer service reps to know what the customer needs [13]

  16. 85% of consumers have had trouble with customer service at least once [14]

  17. 60% of customers say the ability to solve issues quickly is important [15]

  18. 42% of customers expect a response within minutes on social media [16]

  19. 48% of consumers say they feel frustrated waiting for replies [17]

  20. 59% of customers will switch after a single issue isn’t resolved [18]

  21. 64% of customers are willing to forgive an error if it’s resolved quickly [19]

  22. 66% of customers expect to talk to a representative without having to repeat themselves [20]

Section 02

Sizing, Fit & Product Guidance Cx

  1. 22% of e-commerce returns are because the item doesn’t fit [21]

  2. 61% of consumers say they want help choosing the right product [22]

  3. 25% of returns are due to “fit/size” issues specifically reported by apparel retailers [23]

  4. 18% of consumers say they return items because they didn’t know how it would fit [24]

  5. 60% of shoppers say detailed sizing charts help them buy [25]

  6. 53% of customers read sizing guides before buying apparel online [26]

  7. 62% of consumers prefer retailers that provide fit assistance [27]

  8. 55% of consumers want size and fit advice via chat or messaging [28]

  9. 37% of apparel shoppers say they use “size calculators” or similar tools [29]

  10. 46% of shoppers say product fit is the biggest driver of lingerie satisfaction [30]

  11. 1 in 3 online lingerie shoppers cite fit concerns as a key barrier to purchase [31]

  12. 45% of lingerie returns are due to sizing/fit issues (reported apparel/lingerie pattern) [21]

  13. 54% of lingerie customers prefer using size/fit calculators [32]

  14. 28% of lingerie buyers said detailed guides reduce their likelihood of returning [33]

  15. 59% of apparel shoppers say they want more accurate sizing information online [34]

  16. 64% of customers want more photos/videos to confirm fit/style [35]

  17. 72% of consumers say they read product descriptions before buying apparel [36]

  18. 55% of shoppers say they prefer stores that provide style advice [37]

  19. 38% of consumers expect retailers to offer tailoring-like experiences (fit assistance) [38]

Section 03

Pricing, Shipping & Returns Cx

  1. 67% of shoppers consider shipping costs before purchase [39]

  2. 35% of consumers abandon an online purchase due to unexpected shipping costs [40]

  3. 60% of consumers expect free returns [41]

  4. 78% of shoppers say they trust brands that are transparent about pricing [42]

  5. 24% of consumers say they are more likely to purchase with clear return policies [43]

  6. 63% of consumers consider return policy a key factor when shopping online [44]

  7. 20% of consumers abandon carts due to uncertainty about shipping delivery time [45]

  8. 31% of online shoppers say they use delivery tracking to feel more confident [46]

  9. 2 in 3 consumers expect accurate delivery estimates [47]

  10. 41% of shoppers will pay extra for faster shipping [48]

  11. 30% of customers expect same-day shipping [49]

  12. 58% of consumers say they would consider buying from a retailer if they offered an easy returns policy [50]

  13. 29% of consumers abandon because of unclear returns policy [41]

  14. 39% of shoppers read return policy before purchase [51]

  15. 34% of consumers choose one retailer over another because of faster refunds [52]

  16. 47% of consumers say refund time impacts loyalty [53]

  17. 70% of customers expect transparency in pricing and fees [54]

Section 04

Omnichannel & Digital Cx

  1. 58% of customers feel it’s easiest to stay with a company that provides a seamless omnichannel experience [55]

  2. 73% of customers use multiple channels during their shopping journey [56]

  3. 62% of consumers want consistent experiences across channels [57]

  4. 53% of customers say they are more likely to shop with a retailer that offers a smooth and seamless shopping experience [58]

  5. 43% of consumers are likely to abandon a site with slow loading times [59]

  6. 53% of mobile site visitors abandon if pages take longer than 3 seconds to load [59]

  7. 67% of customers use smartphones to research products [60]

  8. 36% of online shoppers use social media to make purchases [61]

  9. 73% of consumers engage in online research prior to purchase [62]

  10. 1% improvement in conversion can lead to significant revenue gains (reported benchmark) [63]

  11. 44% of customers say they want order updates via email or SMS [64]

  12. 34% of consumers want text message order updates [65]

  13. 68% of customers say they want consistent experiences when switching channels [66]

  14. 41% of consumers rely on video content to decide on products [67]

  15. 80% of consumers say they were persuaded by branded videos [67]

  16. 49% of US consumers abandon mobile sites that take longer than 3 seconds [68]

  17. 57% of US consumers abandon websites that take longer than 3 seconds to load [68]

  18. 53% of US consumers abandon a mobile site if it takes more than 3 seconds to load [68]

  19. 40% of US consumers abandon a mobile site that doesn’t load quickly enough [68]

  20. 47% of US consumers expect a mobile site to load within 3 seconds [68]

  21. 50% of US consumers abandon a website if it is slow to load [68]

Section 05

Customer Experience Value & Loyalty

  1. 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience [9]

  2. 70% of consumers say connected experiences influence their purchasing decisions [69]

  3. 40% of consumers will buy from a brand again if it provides a positive experience [70]

  4. 86% of consumers say they would pay more for better service [70]

  5. 90% of organizations say customer experience is a strategic initiative [71]

  6. 80% of companies report they have a customer journey map [72]

  7. 57% of consumers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor customer experience [19]

  8. 88% of customers say they would switch brands after repeated poor experiences [19]

  9. 82% of customers say they are more loyal to brands that deliver excellent customer service [73]

  10. 72% of customers say a great experience can make them more loyal [70]

  11. 58% of consumers will not buy again if they have a bad experience with customer service [74]

  12. 58% of customers are more likely to repurchase after a positive support experience [10]

  13. 53% of companies use customer feedback to improve CX [75]

  14. 49% of organizations say customer feedback is used to drive improvements [75]

Section 06

Industry Overview

  1. 49% of consumers report that they use customer reviews to decide on purchases [76]

  2. 88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations [76]

  3. 79% of shoppers say reviews help them to be confident in their purchase [77]

  4. 70% of consumers said product reviews impact their purchase decision [78]

  5. 48% of consumers said they use social media to get product recommendations [79]

  6. 34% of customers share their negative experiences with others [80]

  7. 77% of consumers are likely to recommend a company if it delivers a great experience [81]

  8. 50% of consumers will share their experience online [82]

  9. 61% of consumers look for reviews on social media before purchasing [83]

  10. 37% of customers say they are more likely to trust a company with good reviews [76]

  11. 62% of consumers consult ratings and reviews for product selection [84]

  12. 56% of consumers are influenced by peer recommendations [85]

  13. 40% of consumers would be willing to try new brands based on recommendations [86]

  14. 50% of shoppers say they use “how it fits” information from reviews [77]

  15. 61% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized experiences [9]

  16. 76% of consumers expect a company to understand their needs and expectations [9]

  17. 49% of customers have a better experience when a brand uses personalization [87]

  18. 45% of consumers use a store’s product recommendations to shop [88]

  19. 61% of consumers expect a personalized experience when shopping online [89]

  20. 40% of consumers say they would be willing to share additional data in exchange for personalized offers [90]

  21. 72% of customers say product recommendations increase their satisfaction [91]

  22. 52% of consumers say that personalization makes them feel understood [92]

  23. 47% of online shoppers use recommendation engines [93]

  24. 63% of consumers say they are more likely to purchase from a brand that provides personalized recommendations [94]

  25. 67% of customers say they are more likely to purchase when a brand provides recommendation content [91]

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