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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about shipping, returns, fittings, and more.
Orders & shipping
Order Processing
Orders are typically processed and dispatched within 2–3 working days of being placed. During busy periods, such as new collection launches, promotional events or public holidays, dispatch times may be slightly longer.
You will receive a confirmation email once your order has been dispatched.
UK Delivery
We ship all UK orders using Royal Mail Tracked services.
- Standard UK Tracked Delivery: £5.99
For selected high-value orders, we may upgrade your parcel to our Tracked & Insured Delivery service to provide additional protection during transit.
- Tracked & Insured Delivery: £15.00
Where applicable, the appropriate shipping option will be selected automatically at checkout.
EU (European Union) Delivery
- Standard Tracked Delivery: £15.99
For selected high-value orders, we may upgrade your parcel to our Tracked & Insured Delivery service to provide additional protection during transit.
- Tracked & Insured Delivery: £70.00
Where applicable, the appropriate shipping option will be selected automatically at checkout.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide using DHL Express.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on the destination and parcel size.
Please note that delivery times vary depending on the destination country.
Returns and Refunds
What is your return policy?
You have 14 days from the day after receiving your order to notify us that you wish to return your item(s). Once you have notified us, you have a further 14 days to return the item(s) to us.
Please ensure you send your return with:
- Your order number
- Name
- Telephone or Email address
Returned items must be:
- Unworn and unused.
- In their original condition.
- With all original tags attached.
- Accompanied by proof of purchase.
- Shoes must be returned in their original box.
Customers are responsible for the cost of returning unwanted items. We recommend using a tracked postal service, as Papena cannot accept responsibility for items lost in transit.
Occasion Wear
Our occasion dresses are fitted with a Papena security ribbon. You are welcome to try the garment on, but the security ribbon must remain attached.
If the security ribbon has been removed and the item has been worn or handled beyond what is reasonably necessary to inspect or try it on, we reserve the right to make a deduction from any refund to reflect any reduction in the value of the garment, in accordance with UK consumer law.
What is your refund policy?
Once your return has been received and inspected, any refund due will be processed to your original payment method within 14 days.
Return postage costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty, damaged, or we have sent you the wrong item.
Occasion Wear
Our occasion dresses are fitted with a Papena security ribbon. You are welcome to try the garment on, but the security ribbon must remain attached.
If the security ribbon has been removed and the item has been worn or handled beyond what is reasonably necessary to inspect or try it on, we reserve the right to make a deduction from any refund to reflect any reduction in the value of the garment, in accordance with UK consumer law.
Faulty or Incorrect Items
If you receive an item that is faulty, damaged or incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible. We will arrange an appropriate remedy, including reimbursement of reasonable return postage where applicable.
Payments
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit and debit cards, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at checkout.
Legel
Your Statutory Rights
Nothing in this policy affects your statutory rights under UK consumer law.
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