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Does anyone order from Talbots?

Nadine — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:46:46 GMT

I got an email yesterday and there are some shirts I really liked but not sure how the sizing goes. I usually wear a 10 in a shirt. I have a couple of Logo tops and have to get small in those because they seem to run big. Wondered if a small in Talbots would be big enough.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Himi lover — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:03:06 GMT

I think you would need a medium. It also depends on what type shirt you are talking about. I believe Logo sizing is larger than B&M stores. Did you check the sizing chart?

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

NickNack — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:26:11 GMT

If you wear a 10 in a shirt, you would need a medium from Talbots. I wear an 8 in a shirt and wear a small or medium from Talbots. I like Talbots but don't purchase from there a lot. I have both sizes though. According to Talbots size chart, an 8-10 is a medium.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Vivian — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:49:02 GMT

Most of my clothes are from Talbot's. Based on what you wrote, I'd definitely go for the medium. By the way, if you are a petite, Talbot's run a size smaller all around compared to their regular sizes. I am an 8-10 on top but sometimes I have to take a petite large because of the discrepancy between their regular and petite sizes. I wish they didn't do that but that's been the way they've cut their petites from the beginning.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

gmkb — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:10:45 GMT

I buy a lot from Talbots and frequently their tops run small. I would stay with the medium.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Pearlee — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:34:41 GMT

Most Talbot's shirts are numerically sized, so she may be interested in whether she should get a ten. I wear a ten also and find that Talbot's clothing in general runs small. I do take a medium in their shirts but sometimes in the numeric sizes I size up to a 12. Is there a store near you where you could try things on? I think Talbot's clothes run funky in sizing. And I can't buy pants at all from there.

In sweaters I usually go up to a large, even though in most clothing brands I'm a medium. And then there's the petites at Talbots too. Sometimes I'm between a medium and a large in a regular, but then the petite large fits. Their sizing is very tiring to me and I can't say that I ever get much that is cut to fit me exactly right.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

kate2357 — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:57:30 GMT

@Pearlee

Thank you for such good input on Talbot's sizing. I have a friend who has tried the side zip ankle pants from Talbots and just raves about the quality and fit. But I have a really hard time w/ buying pants on line from anyone. Your input leads me to believe I would probably be unhappy ordering pants on line from Talbots. Probably need to wander to a an actual store.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Nadine — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:29:02 GMT

Thanks so much for the replies. I think Medium is what I need. I've never ordered from them before but they have some really good prices right now on some sale items so thought I'd give them a try. My wardrobe is so sad, everything I have is pretty much black. I see people out and around that look so put together and I just can't seem to do anything except a t shirt and jeans

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

peachesncream — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 04:42:40 GMT

I agree with the concensus here. It sounds like you would need a medium.

I'm almost always a small at Talbots. But lately, their tees have been more fitted and tighter than I like to wear, and longer. So I've switched to petite medium, for tees only. For sweaters and shirts/blouses, I buy size small.

Since things are always changing in retail, it can help to go into a store and try things on. I still do this occassionally even though I do most shopping online.

The sales people at Talbots aren't pushy, in my experience. Also, you can use the store phone to make a catalog order and get free shipping.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

skuggles — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 06:41:09 GMT

@kate2357 wrote:
@Pearlee

Thank you for such good input on Talbot's sizing. I have a friend who has tried the side zip ankle pants from Talbots and just raves about the quality and fit. But I have a really hard time w/ buying pants on line from anyone. Your input leads me to believe I would probably be unhappy ordering pants on line from Talbots. Probably need to wander to a an actual store.

@kate2357 I've had great difficulty ordering pants online over the years from Talbots. They did actually refit their pants several years ago at which point business really dropped. They have now tweaked it again bringing it more in line with the general fit found everywhere. I still can't order online using their sizing charts. I should wear a six in a pant, but I need a four. I went in once to return 4 pairs that everyone raved about and was told that you really should go into the store to try the things on, then order online once you've figured out what fits. I wear an xs or small in LOGO, but need an 8 in a blouse, and usually a small in knit tops or xs in coats in Talbots. I lean away from them at this point because of limited selection in stores to try on. I find their fit less forgiving than a QVC brand, but a finer fit if you can get it right.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

evelyner — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:11:49 GMT

A lot of my clothes come from there now, I usually wait for a sale. The clothes are so well made. I'm tall and the dresses are long enough. I think you would be a medium, which is a 8/10. The large is a 12/14.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Boehm Collector — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:53:19 GMT

@Nadine wrote:
I got an email yesterday and there are some shirts I really liked but not sure how the sizing goes. I usually wear a 10 in a shirt. I have a couple of Logo tops and have to get small in those because they seem to run big. Wondered if a small in Talbots would be big enough.

Hi @Nadine ... I had never ordered anything from Talbots until about a month ago. SInce then I have ordered 4 items and have been very pleased with all of them. I normally wear a size 4 or 6 petite. So I have ordered a size small and everything fits perfectly. If you wear a size 10 I would go for the medium.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Pearlee — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:49:15 GMT

I stand by my opinion that Talbot's is not a good place to order from online, esp. the first time. Go to a store and try things on. Even when I do order online, I've most often tried the thing on at the store first, and later when it's on sale ordered it online.

Also there is never a S&H charge if a store doesn't have your size or color in something and you call the company from the dedicated phone in the store to do that. They ship your correct size/color to your home free of charge.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Nadine — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:57:11 GMT

Thanks so much for the help. Going in to the store first time is good advice. But I think I'll order one shirt that's on sale in M to see how it fits. Don't know what return policy is on sale items so I need to check that out before I order.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

jonbon — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:22:34 GMT

@skuggles wrote:
@kate2357 wrote:
@Pearlee

Thank you for such good input on Talbot's sizing. I have a friend who has tried the side zip ankle pants from Talbots and just raves about the quality and fit. But I have a really hard time w/ buying pants on line from anyone. Your input leads me to believe I would probably be unhappy ordering pants on line from Talbots. Probably need to wander to a an actual store.

@kate2357 I've had great difficulty ordering pants online over the years from Talbots. They did actually refit their pants several years ago at which point business really dropped. They have now tweaked it again bringing it more in line with the general fit found everywhere. I still can't order online using their sizing charts. I should wear a six in a pant, but I need a four. I went in once to return 4 pairs that everyone raved about and was told that you really should go into the store to try the things on, then order online once you've figured out what fits. I wear an xs or small in LOGO, but need an 8 in a blouse, and usually a small in knit tops or xs in coats in Talbots. I lean away from them at this point because of limited selection in stores to try on. I find their fit less forgiving than a QVC brand, but a finer fit if you can get it right.

I'm a big Talbots shopper, and my luck with pants comes and goes depending on the fits they offer at any point in time. I did very well years ago when there weren't different variations, then they tweaked their fits and I didn't have luck for a while. Of late, I was very pleased with their Heritage fit . . . which is now gone (again). I have very little success currently, as I am not quite curvy enough for the Curvy fit but have problems with gapping at the back of the waist with the other fit. I'm sure they will adjust things at some point in the future, and maybe I'll have better luck again.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Jayhawk Girl — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:25:38 GMT

I, too, am a Talbot's girl. Their sizing runs much smaller than the Q. I always wear a large top at the Q and get an XL from Talbots. Love their clothes!

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

Himi lover — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:05:51 GMT

I haven't shopped as much at Talbots as I have Ann Taylor or Loft, but sizing in pants is always a bit inconsistent at all these stores. I usually need the more straight cut than curvy. I find that I take either a 4 or 6 depending on the cut of pants. Usually if you do a phone exchange they waive the shipping.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

KathyPet — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:51:42 GMT

When Talbot's has a end of season clearance sale it is really a sale. Puts the QVC version of clearance pricing to shame.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

kate2357 — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:17:27 GMT

@skuggles wrote:
@kate2357 wrote:
@Pearlee

Thank you for such good input on Talbot's sizing. I have a friend who has tried the side zip ankle pants from Talbots and just raves about the quality and fit. But I have a really hard time w/ buying pants on line from anyone. Your input leads me to believe I would probably be unhappy ordering pants on line from Talbots. Probably need to wander to a an actual store.

@kate2357 I've had great difficulty ordering pants online over the years from Talbots. They did actually refit their pants several years ago at which point business really dropped. They have now tweaked it again bringing it more in line with the general fit found everywhere. I still can't order online using their sizing charts. I should wear a six in a pant, but I need a four. I went in once to return 4 pairs that everyone raved about and was told that you really should go into the store to try the things on, then order online once you've figured out what fits. I wear an xs or small in LOGO, but need an 8 in a blouse, and usually a small in knit tops or xs in coats in Talbots. I lean away from them at this point because of limited selection in stores to try on. I find their fit less forgiving than a QVC brand, but a finer fit if you can get it right.

Thanks for the input. I just have to find time to go try on some pants. They had a couple of styles of ankle pants I found appealing ... but I have no idea if I'm a 6 or an 8 w/ their pants or heck a 10 as I like slim leg pants ... but not leggings or tight legs. I keep forgetting it's only February and there's not this huge rush to get pants for spring/summer. But goodness, it was in the high 60's here this past week, so I'm thinking spring.

The cool and rainy is back today. Probably all my fault for even thinking about spring clothes.

Re: Does anyone order from Talbots?

jonbon — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 03:55:26 GMT

@jonbon wrote:
@skuggles wrote:
@kate2357 wrote:
@Pearlee

Thank you for such good input on Talbot's sizing. I have a friend who has tried the side zip ankle pants from Talbots and just raves about the quality and fit. But I have a really hard time w/ buying pants on line from anyone. Your input leads me to believe I would probably be unhappy ordering pants on line from Talbots. Probably need to wander to a an actual store.

@kate2357 I've had great difficulty ordering pants online over the years from Talbots. They did actually refit their pants several years ago at which point business really dropped. They have now tweaked it again bringing it more in line with the general fit found everywhere. I still can't order online using their sizing charts. I should wear a six in a pant, but I need a four. I went in once to return 4 pairs that everyone raved about and was told that you really should go into the store to try the things on, then order online once you've figured out what fits. I wear an xs or small in LOGO, but need an 8 in a blouse, and usually a small in knit tops or xs in coats in Talbots. I lean away from them at this point because of limited selection in stores to try on. I find their fit less forgiving than a QVC brand, but a finer fit if you can get it right.
I'm a big Talbots shopper, and my luck with pants comes and goes depending on the fits they offer at any point in time. I did very well years ago when there weren't different variations, then they tweaked their fits and I didn't have luck for a while. Of late, I was very pleased with their Heritage fit . . . which is now gone (again). I have very little success currently, as I am not quite curvy enough for the Curvy fit but have problems with gapping at the back of the waist with the other fit. I'm sure they will adjust things at some point in the future, and maybe I'll have better luck again.

(Replying to my own post)

And . . . just like that, I found a pair of pants at the store today that fit perfectly! Flawless five-pocket ankle jeans in Dove Gray. Love them!