https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 19:29:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-188014 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:16:08 +0000 Beth 188014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katie, you should should jump right on in. My husband can commiserate with yours :D</p> <p>And MPJ, they were definitely aimed at an older customer. They've tried at various times over the years to freshen up their look, but I think they've finally done it right~ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187969 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:59:57 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 187969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BethW - WOW</p> <p>I admit I never shopped Talbots - thought it used to be aimed at a bit more mature audience...but I adore the green jacket and polka dot jacket you linked to! LOVE.</p> <p>Also, this dress: Bead dot dress<br /> <a href="http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?commerceId=ci1614002504&#038;rootCategory=&#038;id=prdi24966" rel="nofollow">http://www1.talbots.com/online.....=prdi24966</a></p> <p>and this blouse:<br /> <a href="http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi24232&#038;rootCategory=cat70008&#038;catId=cat80006&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008" rel="nofollow">http://www1.talbots.com/online.....e=cat70008</a></p> <p>these skirts:<br /> Eyelet pencil skirt (how yummy would it be in crisp summer white or that gorgeous grass green?)<br /> <a href="http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?commerceId=ci1614002502&#038;rootCategory=&#038;id=prdi24554" rel="nofollow">http://www1.talbots.com/online.....=prdi24554</a></p> <p>Pique A-line skirt:<br /> <a href="http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?commerceId=ci1614002503&#038;rootCategory=&#038;id=prdi24835" rel="nofollow">http://www1.talbots.com/online.....=prdi24835</a></p> <p>ETA - I think I will jump on the "copy BethW" bandwagon and repost in a new thread for feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187759 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:53:29 +0000 Katiepea 187759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - thanks for the quick feedback! Welllllllll, if you guys don't mind, I think I will pinch Beth's virtual catalogue and post some pictures of the pieces I have in mind to get some feedback - you may have just tempted me into making my first overseas clothing purchase! (ie - honest - "No, don't do it!" orrrrr "Yes! It's you!" type comments would be most welcome.)</p> <p>Thanks again Beth for posting this in the first place (although my husband probably won't be - tee-hee!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187669 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:42:31 +0000 Beth 187669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katie, Boof, Mac and April are exactly right. The quality is very good, but the fit has historically been boxy. They've typically catered to an older, very conservative customer. In fact, the store with the highest sales figures is in my small city. That tells you something about our style factor here. :O</p> <p>In the last few seasons, Talbots has really updated their styling. I'm hoping for a more fitted, modern look. If that ends up being the case, they've got a winner.</p> <p>April, their sales really are good aren't they? There was a Talbot's right across from my office during my internship year (back in 1996) and I got some great basics on an internship stipend:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187665 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:35:54 +0000 Boof 187665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katiepea, Talbots quality is great. Their clothing is cut generously. I usually have to size down in their clothing. I'm a pretty standard medium in most things...at Talbots, I'd buy a small. Hope that helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187656 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:05:46 +0000 April 187656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talbots has not always been stylish (that has definitely changed over the past couple of years) but their quality is consistently excellent. Particularly in pieces like jackets, the fabrics and the workmanship are top-notch.</p> <p>Also, amazing sales! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187650 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:49:19 +0000 Mac 187650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katiepea - Angie knows this brand and has written about how impressed she's been with their quality lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187648 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:42:13 +0000 Katiepea 187648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - I've never seen Talbot's before - and they ship to Australia!!! Beth, could you tell me you experience with the brand? There are a couple of items of clothing that have *really* caught my eye and I'm just wondering about the fit of the garments in general and the quality of the product. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187638 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:04:43 +0000 Boof 187638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! Must go check the mail! I've always been a Talbots fan, but they have really been doing gorgeous stuff the past couple of seasons! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/received-the-august-talbots-catalog#post-187615 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:43:11 +0000 Beth 187615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And oh, such pretty things! I like the direction Talbot's is taking. I'll be interested to see if they've also updated the fit of their clothes.</p> <p>Shoes that remind me of Angie's red patent Kate Spades:<br /> <a href="http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi25043&#038;rootCategory=cat70016&#038;catId=cat630043&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70016" rel="nofollow">http://www1.talbots.com/online.....e=cat70016</a></p> <p>A delicious green coat:<br /> <a href="http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi25016&#038;rootCategory=cat70008&#038;catId=cat80020&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008" rel="nofollow">http://www1.talbots.com/online.....e=cat70008</a></p> <p>And polka-dots!<br /> <a href="http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/outfit_category.jsp?id=cat920058&#038;rootCategory=cat220041&#038;section=Regular&#038;subCategoryIdUnderSale=cat550041&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=&#038;intcmp=20100721_outfits_third_weekendgetaway" rel="nofollow">http://www1.talbots.com/online.....endgetaway</a> </p>