Talbots Early Summer Try-On
I haven’t been inside a Talbots for many weeks, so I decided it was time to see what’s new. The summer collections are always smaller because brands assume we already have what we need… but here’s what I found.
Talbots carries most items in regular, petite, plus, and plus-petite sizes. I’m 5’4″ and hover on the cusp of petite sizing. I have broad shoulders and very few curves. You can see my other try-ons here.
This pretty blue-and-white Seersucker Dress jumped right into my hand the moment I walked into the store. In fact, what I saw most women purchasing was dresses. This one is 100% cotton with a 100% cotton lining (good job, Talbots!) and a fit-and-flare shape that flatters your figure. This one is a regular length of 48.5″, the petite is 45″, and the plus is 50.25″. The v-neckline is modest, and its bra-friendly straps provide plenty of coverage.
This Organic Linen Shirtdress looks right up my alley, in an easy-to-wear, polished style with short sleeves and hits at the knee. The deep indigo would look fresh with a straw bag and white accents all summer long. I think I need this dress.
This vibrant red Cinched Waist Poplin Shirtdress looks like a fabulous summer option that will keep you cool. It’s a fit and flare shape with on-seam pockets in a 100% cotton. It would be fun with this Hobo Wicker Basket and some stappy sandals or tennies.
Talbots brings back its Short Sleeve Jean Jacket every summer. This year it’s in 5 colors, including a not-to-be-missed red. It’s a cotton/Lyocell blend, which makes it softer than 100% cotton. It hits just above the hip, so it would go nicely over a T-shirt, dress, or shorts.
I paired it with this customer favorite Chatham Slim Ankle Pant, which fits like a dream. The side zipper means a smooth front and no bulging under your tops. They are a bi-stretch cotton blend with lots of “give”, so they’re comfortable and polished looking.
I tied the pieces together with this Liberty Striped Tank in shades of indigo, red, and white to pair with everything this summer. The gentle rib gives it some shape without clinging to your torso.
More stripes from Talbots
This Ribbed Scooped Tee has the same soft ribbing as the tank top above. The rib elevates the fabric beyond a plain tee and adds more substance. It’s 95% cotton with 5% spandex, so it’s very soft against the skin. It also comes in indigo and white.
I paired it with these Heritage Twill Everyday Chinos in white. They’re a nice weight cotton, just kissed with enough spandex so they’re comfy to sit in. The cuff can be rolled up like this or down for these inseams: Rolled: Misses: 27″; Petite: 24 1/2″; Plus: 27″; Plus Petite: 24 1/2″; Unrolled: Misses: 30″; Petite: 27 1/2″; Plus: 30″; Plus Petite: 27 1/2″. These also come in 4 other colors. If you like them without the cuffs, they have a cropped version here.
This Botanical Print Poncho is a lightweight cotton and silk blend that could be tossed over a tank with jeans or over a dress for an summer event.
I love the modest length of Talbots’ Out and About Skort. If you’re not comfortable wearing shorter shorts, you certainly don’t want a skimpy skort. These come in 2 colors and are 17″ long in regular.
Are you a fan of the patriotic colors this season, or do you steer towards the neutrals?