s/o Why the hate for Talbots, Chicos, etc?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I gate Talbots because they don’t offer my size in their pants - I’m tall and there’s nothing with a long enough inseam for me.
Just flood pants. Is that ok by you?

Huh? I buy Talbots in tall lengths with a 36" inseam. And they have a long hem. Unless you are 6'4" that should work.

Same here. I was a Talbots proponent on the other thread. And I only buy my work pants there because I’m 5’11” and their 36” works much better than most places 34”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I gate Talbots because they don’t offer my size in their pants - I’m tall and there’s nothing with a long enough inseam for me.
Just flood pants. Is that ok by you?

Huh? I buy Talbots in tall lengths with a 36" inseam. And they have a long hem. Unless you are 6'4" that should work.

Same here. I was a Talbots proponent on the other thread. And I only buy my work pants there because I’m 5’11” and their 36” works much better than most places 34”

Talbots may not be trendy, but it has something for everyone season after season.

[Anonymous]

The people who say they’ll never wear X brand or make a sweeping statement that X brand is terrible have no real style. I can find an item I like and style it to work for me at almost any store. Sure everything from every store won’t work for me but if you insist you can’t make items work for you simply because they’re from X store you just have no style or creativity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The people who say they’ll never wear X brand or make a sweeping statement that X brand is terrible have no real style. I can find an item I like and style it to work for me at almost any store. Sure everything from every store won’t work for me but if you insist you can’t make items work for you simply because they’re from X store you just have no style or creativity.

YES!! So much this. I always have high hopes for the fashion forum -- I'd love to see people talk about creative ways they pull together outfits and wear their clothes. But you have to get through the morass of (a) people with weird attachments to rules (what's in, what's out, what's a "good" brand and what isn't) and relatedly, (b) all the nonsense body shaming (or self-shaming) stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The people who say they’ll never wear X brand or make a sweeping statement that X brand is terrible have no real style. I can find an item I like and style it to work for me at almost any store. Sure everything from every store won’t work for me but if you insist you can’t make items work for you simply because they’re from X store you just have no style or creativity.

You forgot all the people who are still wearing what they were wearing in 2004 and insist that their look is “classic” and “timeless” and think anyone who cares about updating their look is a sheep who’s a slave to trends. Those people are much more numerous than the other categories tbh

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The people who say they’ll never wear X brand or make a sweeping statement that X brand is terrible have no real style. I can find an item I like and style it to work for me at almost any store. Sure everything from every store won’t work for me but if you insist you can’t make items work for you simply because they’re from X store you just have no style or creativity.

You forgot all the people who are still wearing what they were wearing in 2004 and insist that their look is “classic” and “timeless” and think anyone who cares about updating their look is a sheep who’s a slave to trends. Those people are much more numerous than the other categories tbh

Not PP but that's not what the poster is saying. There was no mention of 'classic' or slave to trends. You do what works for you. If Talbot is not to your liking, move on.

[Anonymous]

Where are women over 45 supposed to shop? I don’t want to dress like my tween daughter.

[Anonymous]

I think of Talbots and Chicos as frumpy clothes my MIL would wear. I wouldn't be caught dead in them either!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The people who say they’ll never wear X brand or make a sweeping statement that X brand is terrible have no real style. I can find an item I like and style it to work for me at almost any store. Sure everything from every store won’t work for me but if you insist you can’t make items work for you simply because they’re from X store you just have no style or creativity.

YES!! So much this. I always have high hopes for the fashion forum -- I'd love to see people talk about creative ways they pull together outfits and wear their clothes. But you have to get through the morass of (a) people with weird attachments to rules (what's in, what's out, what's a "good" brand and what isn't) and relatedly, (b) all the nonsense body shaming (or self-shaming) stuff.

Don't forget the "you must wear pantyhose" and "how do I look rich/classy?" people.

[Anonymous]

I look at Talbots every now and again to see if there's something there I might like and the answer is always no. That boring fed govt worker bee look is not my style. My workplace is creative so I don't have to walk around in pencil skirts/sheath dresses/slacks and blazers and a low but serviceable heel.

And Chico's is absolutely not my style.

[Anonymous]

They're fine. Currently, Talbots has a lot of styles that could easily have come from an Ann Taylor or J. Crew.

The frump store is Christopher & Banks.

[Anonymous]

I hate Talbots style, but love their quality. I have few pieces that lasts forever. They are similar to Brooks Brothers in the quality. Normally, I dress up more liberal and prefer a lot of brands from Denmark, however, I find accasional pieces in Talbots that i like.

Here is my recent find, very good quality and nice cut (the photo doesn't show, but it has buttons on the back all way down):

https://www.talbots.com/online/blouses-and-shirts/white/tie-sleeve-poplin-popover-prdi44983/N-10157+4294966752+3149254506+426484664?selectedConcept=&akamai-feo=off

[Anonymous]

I pop into Talbots when they are having a sale and usually find a few items that are basics-good white and black T shirts, etc. I'm petite and they have a large petite line. I actually love their jeans- they fit me really well and they look fashionable- I don't wear their preppy stuff but thinks it's nice for others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where are women over 45 supposed to shop? I don’t want to dress like my tween daughter.

Amen!
I am not afraid to dress for my age. As I get older, I don't mind spending more for quality, comfort and style.

My phases of; finding myself, finding a man, having babies are over. It's ridiculous to dress like one. I do not need to advertise like a flower to a bee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I gate Talbots because they don’t offer my size in their pants - I’m tall and there’s nothing with a long enough inseam for me.
Just flood pants. Is that ok by you?

Huh? I buy Talbots in tall lengths with a 36" inseam. And they have a long hem. Unless you are 6'4" that should work.

Same here. I was a Talbots proponent on the other thread. And I only buy my work pants there because I’m 5’11” and their 36” works much better than most places 34”

I wear more casual wear and things like these chinos have a 28” inseam at the most

https://www.talbots.com/online/m/pants/garment-dye-girlfriend-chino-prdi45973/N-10366?selectedConcept=

Am I missing something ? Offering some pants in my size and others not just makes me mad.