https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 12:55:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1648172 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:22:25 +0000 DonnaF 1648172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I had exactly the same experience as Shiny but with puffer VESTS, not jackets.&nbsp; DD and I have Bernardo ones from Nordies that we like a whole lot better with a more flattering fit.&nbsp; DD, like Shiny is an IT, and I am slightly hourglass/pear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1648124 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:54:27 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1648124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>politically, their choosing Gloria Steinem as a representative and then dumping her made me not like them.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2016/02/26/lands-end-put-gloria-steinem-in-its-catalog-then-it-got-an-earful-from-customers/">https://www.washingtonpost.com.....-its-catal</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1648123 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:54:09 +0000 Helena 1648123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, that is good to know - I am definitely a rectangle. I know exactly what you are describing. Hmmm ... perhaps moving on ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1648110 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:13:19 +0000 Anonymous 1648110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lands End does not make clothes to fit a rectangle figure. The cuts call for curves. I wear a 4-6 in most brands and swim in LE smallest sizes. More than boxy, things look droopy and saggy. That said, I have not even tried to get anything there in recent years except a rash guard top. Sizes may be better now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1648088 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:01:17 +0000 Anonymous 1648088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some severely preppy older sisters that are both in their '70s. They never change their style and always look the same. Even though I like classic clothing, I would die of boredom if I never switched things up a bit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1647991 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:31:34 +0000 Anonymous 1647991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love their outerwear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1647926 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:54:55 +0000 rachylou 1647926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All my mum's clothes are Lands End. I think she looks nice. Has good quality pants and shirts. The caveat is, my mum is over 70 and severely preppy. You know, canvas tote in hand and headed for the library. Practical with a bit of good colour for fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1647918 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:47:30 +0000 Helena 1647918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I'll have a look at Eddie Bauer too then - they might fit the bill as well. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end/page/2#post-1647904 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:22:33 +0000 shiny 1647904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dad swears by LE. I think my dad's wardrobe is 90% lands end. My husband also loves their sweaters, button-downs, and flannel-lined jeans. &nbsp;Both of them have LE items that are still holding up after a decade, maybe longer. LE is very conservative/prepster, but sometimes that's what you want. </p> <p>As for me, I find the cut too boxy, even in petites. The last thing I ordered from there was a puffer jacket this past winter. It actually fit just fine (the smallest petite size) and had enough room for layering. It was just kind of ... blah. I had ordered to Navy puffers to compare; I kept the one I got from Nordie's and returned the LE version. The Nordie's one was actually cheaper. It beat the LE one hands-down because the cut was more slimming and the material was a nice deep ink with a shine. It also has cute contrast zippers. The LE version was perfectly fine and serviceable, just no special oomph.&nbsp;</p> <p>If I'm looking for something basic like LE sells, I also check out LL Bean and Eddie Bauer. I find their fits and quality are generally better.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: the Nordie's puffer was Bernarndo packable puffer. I was totally having a brain fart. I need some lunch!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647893 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:14:42 +0000 Helena 1647893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz you nailed it - that is exactly my plan. I'll give them a go thanks!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647874 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:51:20 +0000 Suz 1647874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a lot of my &nbsp;mum's clothes there as she liked the preppy styling and the knit pants (not for fashion but for at home wear).&nbsp;</p> <p>You will need to order xs for those supima knits. The crewneck tops in cotton are actually really nice quality most of the time. My mum had some of them and I actually kept a bright printed twinset to remember her by and plan to wear on Mother's Day.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are wanting a simple top to go under a jacket or to wear with your Kindergarten class, then these would fit the bill. Put a scarf or bling on top and it will do you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647800 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:42:37 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1647800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been a Lands End shopper for years, and I've got a pretty big collection of Supima cardigans in lots of different colors. Their quality has really gone downhill in the past couple years. The finishing work isn't high-quality like it used to be. I have always bought their sheets but the fabric is obviously cheaper (but the price continues to go up). I did get a wonderful pair of low-heeled nude court shoes last summer, and I bought a packable down jacket in two colors this winter. For most of the things I've always bought at Lands End, though, I've switched to LL Bean. The fabric and finishing and size consistency (and prettiness of colors) is just better at LL Bean than Lands End these days. Even their boat bags have gone down in quality - they used to stand up alone and last for years, and now they're floppy and I can tell the handles aren't going to last a decade, which is what they used to last. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647791 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:29:44 +0000 Chris987 1647791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with most of the comments. Styles are traditional and most items are high quality. They have tried to be a little more fashionable, but haven't&nbsp; made much of a leap. </p> <p>They started as a sailboat equipment maker in the '60s and HQ is still in Wisconsin. Very similar profile to LLBean, which started by making hunting boots. Sears bought them in 2009, and spun off the catalog business in 2013 but still carries them in&nbsp;retail stores at least in the U S. You are right <b>retailgirl</b>, Sears ahs been in a bad funk for a long time but the LE parts of the store look good. </p> <p>&nbsp;I've found the pants don't fit very well on me. &nbsp; Don't know what the typical body shape is for "traditional" but that's what they do. Also their quality has dropped a lot in the last few years, as others have said.&nbsp;I bought a puffer coat from them a few years ago that was below-the knee length and supposedly quite warm and found the down in it to be sparse and the wind blew right through it.&nbsp; I kept wearing it but should have returned it. </p> <p>So check on the fit and quality but overall it's good stuff if you are looking for traditional. I tend to look for stuff at&nbsp;LLBean first since I have connections to Maine, but the are&nbsp;even more traditional (aka "frumpy") and don't try to be anything else. If you are looking for a basic pima cotton&nbsp;t-shirt that will last for years and not twist in the wash and it happens to fit you...this is the place. </p> <p>And the return policy for both companies is the best you can find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647730 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:28:03 +0000 krishnidoux 1647730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with DonnaF, same experience here. One of their appeal used to be the fabric quality, precisely. So if that is gone... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647726 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:20:14 +0000 Aquamarine 1647726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Runcarla. I haven't shopped there for clothes in a few years because I have been disappointed in the quality of their fabrics. I still have quite a few t-shirts from at least 10 years ago that have stood the test of time. Nice weight, drape, soft 100% cotton (I line dry them). Every time I tried to replace/renew them, I was disappointed. Same thing with sheets. They sell x-long, which works for college dorm beds. There was a big difference between the sheets I ordered for my kids. The oldest child and the youngest are 5 years apart. The sheets for my oldest are still going strong...I passed them onto my youngest, who started college this year, after returning a set I bought last August from Lands End. The fabric was so thin and didn't feel like it would last through a semester. Big disappointment.</p> <p>But who knows, maybe they've upped their game, clothing-wise. When they're good, they are very good so I'd give it a shot if I were you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647712 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:02:03 +0000 cheryl 1647712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My puffer coat is from LE and i have had it for years and love it as much as the day i bought it and it has held up beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647588 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:09:22 +0000 Carla 1647588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LE shopper from way back, like 25+ years, back when most of their stuff was 'made in America'. Quality was always great, and a wide range of sizes, including 'tall' for men and women, and slim and husky for children. I've been a little disappointed by their women's wear recently-thinner fabrics that don't wear as well as their older stuff, but there is a lot of that going around everywhere.</p> <p>On the other hand ALL our bed linens, duvets, and covers are LE and their men's wear is very good. DH loves the fit of his LE dress shirts, and they launder beautifully. Also, LE is the only place where I can get long enough inseams for DS #1. Swimwear is good, and their rash guards are brilliant. </p> <p>Can't complain about their guarantee. If you're not happy - at any time - return the item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647543 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 02:25:06 +0000 karen13 1647543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a few things several months ago, mostly basics. Super easy returns in any U.S. Sears store, but it doesn't sound like that is an option for you. Things seemed to run a bit large. I fit a Petite XS in the 3 mock turtlenecks I decided to keep - I'm often a Petite small, or a Regular XS. Nice quality cotton that I wash and dry with no shrinkage noticed. The white one is not sheer, which is what I was looking for.</p> <p>I have purchased Petite sized swimwear from them in the past, but couldn't find anything I liked this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647489 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:25:33 +0000 Anonymous 1647489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Torontogirl, I don't think Canadian Sears have any Lands End in their stores anymore. Maybe the Eaton Centre? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647484 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:12:53 +0000 Anonymous 1647484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few LE sweaters, and they're holding up well - no pilling so far. I wear the same size PS 6-8 that I always wear, so I don't find the sizes to run big. I go by the size chart. Unfortunately, they're changing their sizing, so I doubt I'll keep shopping there. PS 6-8 will become PS 4-6, and PM will be 8-10. Since I never wear size 4 or 10, that puts me between sizes. I don't like that at all. The styles are conservative, but I work in a conservative office. I guess I'll be doing without their sweaters once they make the switch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647477 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:59:57 +0000 DonnaF 1647477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to get seduced by LE's photos and the prices, but on my body, their cuts look frumpy.&nbsp; I think it's because I am smaller in the waist than their model so stuff looks boxy; I should probably shop at Talbot's (at a much higher price point) if I want the same look.&nbsp; As others have said, LE's stuff tends to last forever.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647461 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:47:52 +0000 Isabel 1647461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love LE. &nbsp;The quality is excellent and their guarantees are too. &nbsp;Everything has a lifetime guarantee. &nbsp;No questions asked. &nbsp;Sears bought them in an effort to upscale but botched the takeover. I think that they either have been bought or are about to be by someone else. &nbsp;I get swimwear, Ts, outerwear, rain gear, my favorite dresses are from them....</p> <p></p> <p>I wouldn't have any qualms with their stuff. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647456 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:30:48 +0000 JAileen 1647456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sears bought them some time ago but I don't they own them anymore. Their quality is a lot higher than Sears. I bought swimsuits before we went to Hawaii. I bought a bunch of tops, bottoms, coverups, etc. They were good quality, and cute (navy polka dots and coordinating stripes) but not high fashion. Our Sears doesn't sell LE, but I was still able to return what I didn't want to Sears. </p> <p>They are located in Wisconsin so I think they know cold weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647450 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:22:20 +0000 Joyce B 1647450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Their products are of excellent quality, they have good customer service and they stand behind their merchandise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647446 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:19:34 +0000 Jjsloane 1647446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great quality. Return policy same as LL Bean (forever). Their Canvas line is a bit younger and more fashionable (and sized smaller than regular Lands End). I have a pair of espadrilles that have been worn very regularly that are still in decent shape after 7 years (maybe more) so it can depend on the item. Their cotton is heavier than most, but the cuts are quite often boxier. I like that I can order online for the whole family (and home) and return in Sears what does not work. If you do a return they give you an instore 10% off (on top of any other promotions) for that day.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647443 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:16:19 +0000 kerry 1647443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do buy their swimsuits but not much else anymore. Unfortunately Sears in Canada no longer sells Lands End stuff. Returns are $8.95 US flat rate. If you can't find equivalent in Canada it may be worth the $ to have a try on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647442 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:11:51 +0000 lisaflex 1647442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the quality is great! cant be beat at the pricepoint </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647439 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:58:39 +0000 marianna 1647439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them for outerwear. Puffers, down vests, etc. Sears usually has good sales on the Lands End line. I wouldn't pay full price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647437 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:57:12 +0000 retailgirl 1647437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They have a shop in my local Sears and it looks like it doesn't belong there...it's bright and fresh and nicely merchandised, while the rest of the store (Sears) looks like it hasn't been updated since the 70's. It isn't a Sears brand, per se, but a company that was bought by Sears several, ( well, many several) years ago. A woman I work with had a cute navy and white stripe cardi on yesterday and she told me it came from there. So I agree with everyone, good for basics but no earth shattering fashion to be found there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-you-tell-me-about-lands-end#post-1647434 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:49:01 +0000 Helena 1647434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie - I was concerned about the sizing for me - I'll pop into Sears tomorrow and see if they have anything I can try just to test it out. </p> <p>Thanks all for the input! It's good to think on the terms you've laid out - IE it's not fashion bit rather basics. Thx </p>