https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:31:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263326 Mon, 16 May 2022 16:44:57 +0000 Roxanna 2263326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that EF quality has become spotty...some of the linen pieces they produce now are rough, scratchy and don't drape well (The EF linen pieces I find thrifting show that their linen used to be a lot more substantial and have a better hand.) They use more lyocell and jersey in their tops and pants now which I find to be lower quality as well. There are still some winners, but I'm finding it to be a lot more spotty overall. Which is too bad - I used to always trust EF quality (especially with their sky-high prices in Canada!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263284 Mon, 16 May 2022 06:01:35 +0000 Barbara Diane 2263284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress, I hope you enjoy it for many years to come. Not sure about the quality issue as my purchases were pre pandemic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263097 Sat, 14 May 2022 11:16:10 +0000 Staysfit 2263097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, the navy of this dress may have been called nocturne or midnight, either way it was too dark for my wardrobe. &nbsp;It would work better for someone who wears deep tones. &nbsp;<div><br /><div>I hope the grey dress holds up for a while! &nbsp;It’s one of the few clothing purchases I have made this year, and it’s a pricey item. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>KKards, good point, it could be from a different factory or a subcontractor.&nbsp;</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Jenn and JAileen, I haven’t had previous issues with my EF knit items wearing out quickly, although I typically stick with their wool and silk blend knits. &nbsp;I have had some linen knits which snagged, so I stick with wovens. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Suz, I hope the EF sandals work well for you! &nbsp;I have had mixed luck with the fit of their shoes. &nbsp;Their heels fit me better than their flats. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Bluejay, I have a similar dress from EF from the past with a different neckline and color. &nbsp;The material is thinner on the old dress and requires a slip. &nbsp;I prefer the new dress which has thicker material and no need for the slip.</p> <p>Rachy, online shopping from Nordies……</p> <p>Inge, LJP, Indigoprint, Aquamarine..thanks! &nbsp;I wore the dress to work already because it’s been atypically warm and it was perfect! &nbsp;Comfortable, lightweight, and I hope flattering. &nbsp;(I didn’t have time to snap pics.)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263068 Fri, 13 May 2022 23:14:17 +0000 Anonymous 2263068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few EF pieces that are knit loosely can catch on things and pull, but I have not seen any big drop in quality. &nbsp;Even pieces bought second hand have held up well so far, even with frequent washings. &nbsp;Much of my summer pieces are linen or silk. &nbsp;That grey is so silvery looking, stunning. &nbsp;I had not seen that dress style..<br />EF has at least three shades of navy and I think there is a new one. &nbsp;One called Midnight is very dark, almost black. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263065 Fri, 13 May 2022 22:35:44 +0000 Jenn 2263065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <ul> </ul> <b>JAileen,&nbsp;</b>quite possibly! The knits definitely fare worse over time, even with careful washing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263062 Fri, 13 May 2022 22:09:14 +0000 kkards 2263062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wondering if they were made in different factories, and/or if the main factory subcontracted and the second factory cut corners. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263057 Fri, 13 May 2022 21:47:12 +0000 Staysfit 2263057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, maybe it’s a counterfeit! &nbsp;The difference was very notable….I should have taken pictures before I boxed it up and sent it back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263053 Fri, 13 May 2022 21:03:35 +0000 texasgal 2263053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fresh off reading this week’s link about counterfeit goods. Is it possible the navy dress was a counterfeit item? (Person buys real navy EF dress, returns counterfeit, then you unwittingly are sent counterfeit item). Just s thought if the quality is so divergent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263051 Fri, 13 May 2022 19:31:11 +0000 JAileen 2263051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, do you think the quality issues you have experienced have anything to do with woven fabric vs knitted fabric? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263047 Fri, 13 May 2022 19:19:29 +0000 Suz 2263047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what a gorgeous dress! I'm envious! I can imagine this is going to look stunning on you!&nbsp;</p> <p>But what a shame about the quality issues. Oy. I have not purchased anything from EF in a while but just ordered a pair of sandals from there. Will let you know if they are not up to par.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263045 Fri, 13 May 2022 18:39:51 +0000 LJP 2263045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve only owned maybe a half -dozen EF pieces ( including a coat ) and 2 pair of EF shoes but everything has justified even the regular price . Love your new dress . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263044 Fri, 13 May 2022 18:06:12 +0000 BlueJay 2263044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a gorgeous dress! I'm not sure about EF, but I've seen people commenting on other websites about one colour fitting differently, or being a different quality than another. I'd be curious to see if they were made in the same place.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263038 Fri, 13 May 2022 17:14:38 +0000 rachylou 2263038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do y’all think it makes any difference whether one goes to an EF store v another… but then Nordstom is not like some downmarket store…? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263034 Fri, 13 May 2022 16:57:43 +0000 Jenn 2263034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After wearing many EF pieces to death, I've come to the conclusion that the quality is spotty. Nothing you get from Eileen Fisher is going to be on the level of fast fashion brands, but not all of it what you'd expect given the price and reputation, either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263033 Fri, 13 May 2022 16:28:23 +0000 JAileen 2263033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can imagine this dress looking gorgeous on you. &nbsp;I have not noticed bad quality in new EF items. I hope the navy dress was a fluke. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263019 Fri, 13 May 2022 14:06:42 +0000 Indigoprint 2263019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow that dress! looking forward to seeing it on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263005 Fri, 13 May 2022 12:32:51 +0000 Aquamarine 2263005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve seen that dress and thought it looked gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it on you. That’s disappointing about the blue one, however. Hopefully it’s a fluke. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263001 Fri, 13 May 2022 11:18:59 +0000 Inge 2263001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I really hope it was a fluke, that is disappointing enough, but if EF quality (which I believe was usually something we could rely on) is getting worse in general, that would be even more disappointing.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's a stunner of a dress, and I'm glad the grey one is a winner at least. I can just picture it on you (and yes, amazing with your eyes!).<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-quality#post-2263000 Fri, 13 May 2022 10:35:53 +0000 Staysfit 2263000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently ordered a tiered silk EF dress from Nordstrom in two neutrals, grey and navy.</p> <div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/eileen-fisher-tiered-pleated-silk-midi-dress/6851893?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;color=026">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....ywordsearc</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The grey is well made, it’s sleek despite the tiers, and it matches my eyes….perfect tone for me. &nbsp;The seams are straight and evenly sewn. &nbsp;The material while lightweight is thick enough that I do not need to wear a slip with the dress. &nbsp;It’s a great, casual summer dress. </p> <p>The navy dress had loose threads and it’s seams were pulling and uneven. Definitely not up to the typical EF quality I have seen in the past. &nbsp;I’m obviously returning it. &nbsp;The navy was darker than the other navy items I own. &nbsp;Disappointing quality. Is this a fluke or has anyone else had this sort of experience?</p> </div></p>