Talbots and coldwater creek question

donna71 · ‎02-26-2015

Hi Fashion Girls,

If you like Talbots/Coldwater Creek or have tried both brands- can you tell me if the sizing is similar, and the quality?

I buy my Talbots clothes at the end of the season and get free shipping and free returns to a local store -which helps a lot. I would not get that perk at Coldwater. I do see a few things in the new catalog I got that make me want to try it. ( velour dress for one, wear to convenience store)

thank you

donna

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I buy Coldwater Creek frequently and fit is always good. Their clothes last forever. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Neither I (nor my sister) can wear Talbots' clothing. The cut reminds me of Jones NY or Linea or Mizrahi or Nina Leonard. I can't wear those either.

So - I don't know about the Talbots quality.

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

Most of my tops and sweaters are from Talbots. Their loyalty rewards, their promos and sales, and the fact that I can return locally are important to me.

I think that I may have looked at Coldwater Creek on line, but apparently, I was not particularly wowed.

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Jasmine19 · ‎07-16-2012

I get catalogs from both companies but Coldwater Creek makes me crazy. Every time - and I mean every single time - I’ve tried to order something in the past year, the item was already sold out the day the catalog was delivered.

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

Given the choice betweent the two, I'd choose Talbot's every time.

I tried several things from Coldwater Creek when they had a store in the mall near me, but the styles didn't suit me, and I thought the fabrics and quality from Talbots were far superior.

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ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

Talbots is VERY high quality. CC is slightly less in my experience. I taught clothing, Textiles, and Design. I would always pick Talbots first over a CC item.

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

Not only do I think Talbot's offers higher end design but better quality fabric. However, there is nothing wrong with Coldwater Creek except they use a lot, a lot, a lot of polyester and I mean polyester in the big way. They do, however, from time to time, have some nice polyesters. Just be aware that if you like Talbot's a whole lot, you will like CC a little less.

september · ‎03-09-2010

I miss having a Talbots store in my area. I always look for one when I travel out of town.

Talbots sizing is true to size for me. Coldwater Creek clothing runs large...it's more like qvc sizing.

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

In the past few years, I have noticed a steep decline in Talbot's quality and workmanship. Inconsistent sizing, sleeves and pattern not matching. Buttons falling off etc.

I will only buy things on sale there now.

Coldwater creek has fair quality sizing is a little bigger, more generous cuts.

Talbots pants I find are better for those more straight up and down. I am tiny but have a little waist and curvy hips even their 0 curvy size is too big in the waist by several inches.

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

@donna71

I have bought from both stores. CC sizing & cuts IMO are more generous than Talbots. I have quality items from both that I like. I always look at garment details closely before buying regardless of store or band.