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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 156 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
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shipping
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returns
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quality
31
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
Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I called today to talk to someone about my account. Not one time in all of the options did they say speak to
An account person. Why can't they include in one of the options the ability to speak to someone. It was very frustrating. It really is a waste of the customer's time to have to get it across to someone that you want to speak to a service representative.

Date of experience: May 3, 2021