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classic, casual womenAge 26-45, 46-60, 60+
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About the Business

Talbots is a renowned American retailer specializing in women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts, the company operates over 500 stores and an online platform, offering classic, timeless styles and a curated selection of third-party brands. Talbots focuses on quality and customer satisfaction.


talbots.com
+1 800-825-2687
USA
Talbots is part of Sycamore Partners
Founded in 1947
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Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Sycamore Partners
Year Founded: 1947
Target Gender: women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $8.95
Free Shipping: no
Shipped From: USA

Returns

Return Policy: not free
Return Instructions: must be unworn, unwashed, or defective merchandise, and unopened, unused products such as fragrance, candles, etc. with a valid receipt
Return Cost: $8.95 fee

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: We avoid
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: classic, casual
Body Fit: regular, petite & short, plus size
Available Sizes: Women's (XS, S, M, L, XL, 0X, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat, phone, email, text, contact form
Support Phone: +1 800-825-2687
Support Email: customer.service@talbots.com

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: TopCashback, Active Junky, Rakuten, Mr. Rebates, Swagbucks

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Reviews Summary

Talbots has a rating of 1.6 stars from 157 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Talbots most frequently mention customer service, credit card and free shipping. Talbots ranks 1880th among Women's Clothing sites.

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value
39
shipping
32
returns
30
quality
31
Indiana
1 review
10 helpful votes
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I'm deeply sadden by Talbot's and their merchandise. I started shopping there back in 2010. I loved the clothes they were very couture looking. Quality was amazing and prices were excellent. Linda Evangelista modeled for Talbot's the clothes were stunning. Now their offering cheap sweaters and tshirts things that are very old looking and have a discount store look. I still have the red suit Linda Evangelista modeled I love it and still get compliments on it. People are always asking where I got it from. I hope they come back again but until they do, I'm afraid I'm done with Talbot's.

Date of experience: October 17, 2021
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I placed an order in November 2 and it never showed. They then said it was resent at December 23. Still nothing. Now they claim they are processing a credit but two months later and I still don't have a credit.

Date of experience: March 25, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Customer Service is not available during the busiest Holiday season when calling about orders already purchased online.
Talbots refuses to work with customers that are not able to return items to the store during Covid.
Instead the Company makes you pay to ship the items back that you could have easily returned to a local store had it not be a pandemic.
Closed my Talbots account!

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Arkansas
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I missed the cut off payment by one hour due to time zone change and was charged a $25 late fee. I called customer service when I receive my statement and noticed I was charged a late fee but they refused to remove the late fee. I think this is very poor customer service…. No leeway at all.

Date of experience: May 10, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Shop Elsewhere
October 21, 2019

Hi,
I have been a loyal Talbot's customer for more than 30 years. They charge $8 for shipping and $7.95 for returns. Free shipping only after $1000. 00. This is terrible and unheard of and because there is no store near by I get these ridiculous charges. The clothing is not good as years gone past and they are crooks. My husband unfortunately bought me a $400 Gift certificate and I returned a suit to a store not near me and was NEVER told the credit would not go back on my gift card and when I tried to use it my credit was not accepted. I called Talbot's Corporation and was told that I would only have the credit at the store I returned too. If I paid by American Express card for example the return would be credited to my American Express card. Unfair practices! I always shop online due to a disability. Quality not as expected and advise to shop elsewhere as the materials and colors are the same over and over, not worth the money.

Date of experience: October 21, 2019
Maine
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Poor service
October 3, 2020

Shopped at a Talbot's store. Wasn't crowded. Asked for help multiple times, was told just take the items home and see what you have in your closet.
I know what is in my closet. This is why I bought a list to the store.
One sales woman spent 45 minutes with one client creating a storyline her words... of clothes. Yet I couldn't get 10 minutes of attention.

Date of experience: October 3, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
14 helpful votes
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Use to Love Talbots
September 14, 2019

I have been purchasing clothing from Talbots since the 1990's and it was always good quality the sizing was consistent it was my "go to" place. Now the sizing is not consistent and the quality has gone way down. In addition I think $8.00 shipping and $8.00 return if you don't care for the item is outrageous. I think I will be looking elsewhere for my winter wardrobe.

Date of experience: September 14, 2019
California
1 review
13 helpful votes
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I purchased two items online and paid $8 for shipping. I decided to return one item. On Feb 7th, I dropped off the package at post office with a shipping label came from original package. Finally on Feb 25th I got my refund. But they took out $7.95 for return shipping. This is my first time shop at Talbots, i have worst experience ever, I won't buy anything from them again.

Date of experience: February 26, 2020
California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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This company (if it actually exists) IS A COMPLETE SCAM!
I ordered boots and cardigans from them. In the pictures, the clothing looked amazing! On the delivery date I received a useless ring from "Amy in Los Angeles". This 'company' and Preferentialls operate the same way. You order, you receive a useless ring and there is NO way to contact them to make any query. Do yourself a favor...BYPASS THEIR USELESS WEBSITE...you will be grateful you did!

Date of experience: January 25, 2023
Maine
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Less quality
May 12, 2022

I have been wearing Talbots cotton chino pants for longer than I care to admit. My recent purchase this month was returned the same day it arrived in the mail. Obvious to me was the stitching down the side seam instead of the usual seam with hidden stitches made this purchase not worth the money they charge. Since they have been returned I cannot add a photo. Since I am a senior I can take a photo of my receipt but no idea how to upload to this site.

Date of experience: May 12, 2022
Illinois
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Simple return fiasco
December 27, 2019

Yesterday, I took my 87 yr old mother to the Talbots store in Schererville IN. She purchased several tops at great prices. Today I took two of the tops back to exchange them for a larger size. Which were not available. I had the receipt! Therefore a simple refund on her credit card was the transaction that I was expecting. I was in the store for one hour and twenty minutes before the simple credit was accomplished! The sales associate worked on register 3, then register 2. Then talked to several help line people within the Talbots organization. The registers would not process a simple credit to a charge card. I had the receipt! Finally, as the fiasco was coming to a close, the transaction processed using register. O e hour and twenty minutes later! Oddly enough, the register that the sale had processed on the day prior. I believe this to be a total fail on the part of Talbots computer/register system.!

Date of experience: December 27, 2019
California
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Never shop there
March 29, 2017

Loyal customer 39 yr never get a credit card there ther customer service billing is shameful there IT dept and there employees need a lesson in how to talk to a customer and never tell your client they can't pay

Date of experience: March 29, 2017
Colorado
4 reviews
9 helpful votes
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After waiting over a month for a jacket, I returned it and about a month later I noticed I didn't get a credit on my credit card. Emailed customer service and they said I had a credit of $140 to use at Talbots. They have had my money for over two months, never even sent an email they received and I have a credit to shop (which I do not want) and just let my money sit in its account and I have nothing. Wonder how much money they have in their account which doesn't belong to them and the customers never noticed. Never buy from them on line!

Date of experience: April 23, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
12 helpful votes
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Crew neck sweaters
April 20, 2021

I am very disappointed with the quality of the crew neck sweaters that I have purchased. They pill and they lose their shape after only one washing. Several years ago the sweaters I purchased were a much better quality. I still have some of these sweaters and they have retained their appearance over several years.

Date of experience: April 20, 2021
Florida
2 reviews
58 helpful votes
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I find shopping at Talbots really frustrating. The patterns and designs are just plain ugly. The prices are outrageous for the quality of goods. The shoes are rubber soled and they are asking over $100 full price. I bought a purse for $150 online and immediately returned it because I would be embarrassed to be seen with it. I don't foresee a change for the better as I have never seen a company return to quality after the fall from it.

Date of experience: March 22, 2019
Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I wish I had the name of the lady who provided me with excellent customer service today at the Talbots Lynnwood Alderwood Mall in WA. You know who you are. Extremely willing, very pleasant to assist with my purchase beyond the ordinary service. Went out of her way to get me available sizes of a hard to find outfit. People like her, are rare. Thank you for your wonderful service. You SHINE! Luv ya, Pat

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not trustable
July 13, 2021

Talbots does not provide the customers all the information about the shipments charges inside/ outside the US and expects the customers to have read the terms and conditions in their website already. The company does not value the loyal customers. The promotions and sale prices would end up with more than the regular prices.

Date of experience: July 13, 2021
South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The first rep today. I politely asked how he was, Andre told me he was doing terribly! I said I hoped his day got better, mine got worse, he transferred me to the wrong company that Comenity also owns. OH MY GOD! It is really bad when folks who are having a bad day are customer service reps but the person after him was WONDERFUL...she gets 5 stars

Date of experience: April 19, 2023
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I had UPS SUCKS Beware of UPS as the shipper for any package from Talbots. I have had a package stuck in Canadian customs. UPS sent a snail mail notice of customs charges, then when I opened the notice on return from holiday I called to pay the customs charges, but was told that the package had been abandoned 30 days, and I would have to contact the shipper to get it delivered or to pay the customs charges. I did that, Tslbots had no interest in following up, the package is sitting in a UPS warehouse in Bracebridge and I can neither pay the customs fees or be reimbursed for the cost of the item. The package will be destroyed. Lesson learned, UPS is a terrible company to deal with. Talbots should switch delivery companies.

Date of experience: July 22, 2023
Connecticut
4 reviews
31 helpful votes
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I have shopped at Talbots for over 20 years. Never again. I placed and order on line for unstuck merchandise 2 weeks ago. Have received a different totally bogus story from them every time I call looking for my order. For whatever reason my order stayed in Massachusetts at the same Fedex Warehouse for over a week. No explanation. When I called 3 days ago, I was told that the package was being transferred to USPS that day. 3 days later I called my post office, no handoff from Fedex. I called back today, got the snottiest supervisor in the history of customer service who told me that now my package is showing on a FEDEX truck, but still will not be delivered for several days. I had decided never to order on line again, now I have decided that I will simply not shop at Talbots ever. I work Internationally, so I spend about $8000 a year on clothing. You can bet that I will never spend another dollar at Talbots. They do not deserve anyone's business.

Date of experience: May 22, 2021