Fashion

[gidgetgh]

Received two online orders today and both are going back tomorrow. 

I bought a new arrival, basic red Pima tee shirt with fringe. While I should have ordered a large, I ordered an extra large because I like my clothes overly roomy. Well, it fits “ok” but ANY shrinkage at all when washed and it’s going to fit a Barbie doll. It’s 100% Pima cotton and it’s very, very thin. I know I won’t be comfortable with it. Back it goes tomorrow. 

I ordered a pair of white jeggings in my usual size. I have 3 pairs of blue jeggings, 2 gray and 1 black and they all fit great.  All my jeans are the same size. The white ones barely fit. I could wear them, but they weren’t comfortable. And I knew these would be borderline anyway. I always feel like a nurse in white jeans or Jeggings. So they go back tomorrow also.

Their sizing has been inconsistent lately. I haven’t gained any weight so no problems there. 

Next, they’re doing that $20 off $100 sale. I’m interested in one full priced item. It costs less than $100 so it doesn’t qualify for the $20 off. I refuse to pay full price on it so I’ll wait till the next sale. 

[cherry]

I got an order today too. Mine turned out fine. This time I didn't order  curvy lady slacks and I like the fit better. The curvy slacks weren't bad , I didn't need to send them back ,but these are better

I sized up for a top because it is 100% cotton, and I intend to put it in the dryer. I think it will probably  shrink a  tad ,and if it does, it won't matter

I have been looking at a few tops , but they don't say wrinkle free and I hate to iron

[Julie928]

@gidgetgh ~ I'm sorry your purchases didn't work out for you, at the same time I'm glad you shared this with us.  Honestly, I don't know what size to order from them anymore.  Some sweaters a medium, some a large.  I bought the gray zig-zig ruffle sweater from them (I think that's what it's called)in a large and I looked like a sausage in it!  Other sweaters in a large, even medium have lots of wiggle room.  If you read some of the reviews others have mentioned this as well. 

I really like the heart-shaped handbag they have online now.  I have a gift card from Christmas and I could take the additional $20.00 off but I wonder if there will be a better sale in the near future?  I'm trying to hold off but would hate to miss out.  What to do......

[ID2]

No one has a Talbots store nearby? I thought Talbot stores were located in major malls. I surely wouldn't be buying online if I have to pay to try the items on! 

[cherry]

I shop the way I want, and you do the same. It's none of your business how other people spend their money is it?

[gidgetgh]

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@ID2 wrote:

No one has a Talbots store nearby? I thought Talbot stores were located in major malls. I surely wouldn't be buying online if I have to pay to try the items on! 

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@ID2- I have two Talbots close by.  Neither is in a mall.   However, these were both "online only" items.   Great thing is, I have their Premier credit card and pay nothing for shipping.  I'll return them to the store today.

[wilma]

I haven’t bought anything at Talbots for months. They have a lot of wool and cashmere in fall and winter; really pretty things, but I can’t wear either. I have a store about 10 miles away so I tend to shop there, but they do have online only items which I have done once. Last time I was there the salesperson ordered a top that was in store but not in my size and color. There was no charge for S & H. I find their customer service to be really good. 

[Sooner]

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@ID2 wrote:

No one has a Talbots store nearby? I thought Talbot stores were located in major malls. I surely wouldn't be buying online if I have to pay to try the items on! 

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@ID2  ID2 I buy a lot online that I "pay" to try on.  It is cheaper and easier than running all over town looking and spending time and money doing that.   Yes, I'll pay money not to have to go try on stuff in the store and I can most often find as good a fit online as anywhere. 

[jonbon]

I recently ordered an active dress from Talbots (from last month's resort-y stuff), and I'm happy to say that it actually fits! My main problem with fit at Talbots is too much fabric through the torso/midsection and sometimes just too big all over, so I'm holding out hope that they may have slimmed things down a bit. I also noticed in the comments on an active jacket that it was running small; I tried it on yesterday, and it definitely has a slimmer fit than a similar jacket I own from a couple years ago.

[Pearlee]

@gidgetgh  One of my major frustrations with T's is its inconsistent sizing.  I even mentioned that when a poster here recently stated that she thought the sizing charts on the site should include measurements but I said it would be useless and misleading since IMO no two of their garments  fit the same.  The clerks at the store I go to most regularly totally agree with me.   There can be an entire half size of variation in them.  I've returned items before for the sole reason that one in the exact same size fit me better in a store later than the first store where I bought the item.  It's crazy.  T really needs to address this.

Sorry your shipped items didn't work out but they were worth a try.  And I know how much you love their leggings.

Much to my surprise  two different pants items I ordered  (one boyfriend and one leggings) onlinefrom red hanger sale items worked out great.   I usually have so much trouble finding T bottoms that fit me right. I was just lucky this time.