What to Buy at Talbots Semi Annual Sale

I'm only seeing 50% off the sale prices. How do I get the additional 20% off?

Good Morning Megan! I found your website a few weeks ago and I'm delighted! I love all the recommendations and have even bought a couple of sweaters, which I love. I'm 72 years old and my style is classic, but I'm concerned about dressing age appropriately and fear I have lost my wardrobe touch. I have read your Wardrobe Essentials Checklist and, I have at least one item every category. I search Pinterest almost daily and have created a board for The Well Dressed Life. But I can't seem to get it posted to Facebook. Can you help? Thank you for all that you do! Cassie

Megan, I just love to read your posts. I'm fairly new to you, and have bought some of your suggestions which are always great.

But I read the posts just for the comedy! Even if I'm not going to buy any of them, you're so dang real and hilarious..."for the love of all that is fashion..." hahahaha!

Great to read. Keep it coming. :)

Thank you so much for these recommendations. I can get lost looking at a Talbots catalog so this was helpful. You are spot on with how you interpret their styles. I love that you can tell it like it is. These are all beautiful finds.

Talbots fit is often not great for me, they tend to make the waistlines much too small and I am usually a size 4 in most brands. Maybe because I’m more of a rectangular shape? Also the fact they will not pay the shipping costs no matter how much you spend is ridiculous especially when many of these items are not available in the store.

Love those boots! And all the boots in the fall - I'm with you on that! I get stuck on *how* to wear the boots. These ones, for example, with skinny jeans? What about other lug sole boots at about this height - can they be worn with straight leg jeans, etc.?

I love these suggestions! And like you sometimes I feel like Talbots is sometimes old fashioned. But I’m going to definitely look into the soho pants.

Oh my gosh I love all of these!

Please keep including Talbots in your what to buy series. Since our move to the south, all I have is Talbots, Chicos, Gap and Banana. Ann Taylor closed years ago in my small town and JCrew has even fled the other larger Piedmont community. (Oh how I miss King of Prussia mall!) thank you for sorting through the bumblebees to find the gems! PS. I bought a Talbots white tee on your recommendation, thank you!

Is missy equivalent of a regular/straight size?

Ooh, that double v-neck terry dress is on it's way to me! I LIVE in dresses in the summer and know it will become a workhorse! I ordered a petite as it looks like it runs long in the waist and the length - fingers crossed it fits! Thanks for finding the good stuff for us!

I haven’t thought of Talbots in years! Thanks for reminding me and showing me what to look for! I’m interested in the Tweed jacket and knit jacket in the fun pink color. I agree dark jeans and flats, but what top will you be pairing with them? Particularly the tweed (Chanel looking) jacket? Thanks for getting me on track with my style! Love love love when you feature these what to buy posts. I tend to get overwhelmed looking on sites.

As a petite woman, I live in Talbots pants. There are many to choose from, including yoga pants. When I was working, most of my clothes were Talbots. Now I find occasional pieces. Their stores are beautiful with helpful sales people and nice dressing rooms. I dont always buy, but enjoy going there. I can usually count on consistent sizes. Thanks for this article.

I absolutely live in those Talbots bateau neck tees. They are flattering and last a reasonably long time for the price. Talbots has some very nice tees in a v neck as well; their black and navy ones hold their saturated color. I also like their Authentic Tees for fall and spring. They are that heavyweight, old-fashioned cotton, and all feature some sort of stripe. As a plus size woman, I appreciate that they are one of the best for having nearly every item available.

I've become a pocket addict. I need a front pocket for my phone and none of these dresses fit this requirement. I've also found that the fabric is important for pockets, as thin fabrics will flop around with the phone inside. A sturdier cotton or knit helps to avoid that problem. Otherwise, I'm passing on dresses - which I prefer in the summer - without pockets.

Well I might give Talbots another try after seeing some of these items. Their cuts are very boxy and usually aren’t figure flattering on me at all. I’m 5’9” and a lot of the tops and jackets hit me too high. Thanks for the “round up”!

I have my own vintage Talbots which is well made and beautiful. Due to classic design and natural fabrics I will keep as long as possible. All I buy now are tanks and Ts, a rare shoe or button-down and sometimes jeans. They used to have beautiful suits and formal wear. I am sad to see it because I am very petite. I did check out the Barbour jacket; alas, not available in petite.

Love, love, love Talbots jeans!! They fit so well, are very flattering and tend to have a slightly higher waistband that works well for our more "mature" figures (no more muffin top!).

I love Talbots and I’m so glad you featured this. I do agree that some things ate frumpy so I try to avoid those at so costs. I try to keto it modern classic and I find that they have some excellent basic pieces. Their jeans are also very high quality.