- TikTok began testing a shopping feature in June that allows you to order directly from the platform.
- When I saw how cheap things were, I wanted to test it out. I spent about $18 on seven items.
- Here’s what it was like, from shipping to product quality and fit.
Although my fellow Gen Zers seem to love fast-fashion chains like Shein or PrettyLittleThing, I rarely shop online.
When it comes to clothes, I like to try on the items in person and see the fabric quality before committing.
But I also write about influencers and social-media platforms for a living — so when I saw that TikTok was starting to sell products directly from the app, I had to test the service.
The new feature is called “Trendy Beat” in the UK, and it’s reportedly going to launch in the US as well, although TikTok hasn’t provided details on that yet.
Trendy Beat looks like lots of other online-shopping websites or apps. You can scroll through a catalog, put items in a cart, and check out, all within the app.
I tried out Trendy Beat in June when it was brand-new, so TikTok was offering major discounts, free shipping, and free returns to incentivize users to shop.
Here’s what my experience was like, from ordering to shipping to the quality of the items.
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