Eileen Fisher Question

Thistle

I've had hit and miss luck with EF quality, which is frustrating as it's expensive to me.

I have an asymmetrical woven linen top I love and has worn well. I have a yak hair jacket trimmed in leather whose sleeve literally fell off. After having that repaired, there is now a hole in the left elbow. I've worn this very expensive jacket like 5 times. It was supposed to be a workhorse, and if the quality would've been there, it would have been.

Anyone have any experience with this top?

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/e.....933680?ori

It looks fun, my spring/summer wardrobe is boring, and it looks like something I'd actually reach for an wear a lot.

I tried the top Angie had in her finds, but the pretty pink color was sold out in my size, and olive is not a good color on me.

6 years ago

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Latest reply was from Barbara Diane

AviaMariah

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I have had my eye on that top also but am hesitant for the same reasons. I had another very similar top from EF that only lasted a season because a thread was pulled that ruined it (side note; is there any way to fix this?). I am not the most careful person (I can't really even blame my kids) so I'm not sure this is practical top for me. I'm curious to see how others respond.

6 years ago

AviaMariah

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Here's the find.

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Eileen Fisher Layered Organic Linen Tunic Sweater

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6 years ago

gryffin

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Wow, I've had super good luck with EF except one pull over that developed holes but it could have caught on my belt. Not sure. I have not tried on that top but I have one from several years ago from the "fisher project" era. It's probably 4-5 yo and still looks new. Pretty tops, both of them.

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6 years ago

JAileen

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The top looks great! I have a couple of EF asymmetric linen tops that have worn very well. I think I bought them when I first joined YLF. However, they are a much finer knit than this one. With pulls, I try to stretch them taut, and if there is any of the pull still jutting out, I take it to the other side with a needle or crochet hook.

I’m shocked to hear of your jacket. Did you contact EF? I would think they would want to know of the poor quality. It’s conceivable they might even refund you, although there’s no guarantee, of course. I hope you let them know, and that they do the right thing.

6 years ago

unfrumped

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No but ghd teal color is gorgeous.
I echo above about loose knits— I’m wary just because it’s so easy to pull a thread, and not sure that comes down to a quality issue vs. certain fabric “ effects” are lovely but delicate. I usually examine such knits very carefully— it’s better if in store with several because I look also to see if any pulls have shown up already or if they’re hanging the items
VERY carefully, etc.
I agree with calling EF customer service about the jacket.

6 years ago

Joy

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EF does repairs. Contact them. I will look for the email address fir repairs on my desk top
I have no experience with that top but have had threads get pulled in delicate linen knits. I have done what J Aileen describes.
ETA: I found the link but it seems to no longer work. You could call them at 1-800-445-1603 !onday-Friday 9am-10pm EST or email
onlinesupport@eileenfisher.com

6 years ago

Angie

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I hope you took the jacket back to Nordies, Thistle.

6 years ago

Barbara Diane

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The top is beautiful but I too would probably snag it on something. Did you get the jacket at Nordstrom? Anything from there I’d return to them for a refund. If it’s from elsewhere I ‘d contact EF, Given their green push, if I had problems I’d say it didn’t match their sustainability goals and ask for a refund.

6 years ago

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