Talbots sizing has been challenging for me, as well, I thought it was b / c I had been overweight and wanted to give them another try...
Shop the Outfit: Blazer: Talbots 0P c / o (exact or similar) Dress: Talbots 2P c / o (exact or similar, my blog post on how to style 3 ways) Belt:
Talbots Size XS (exact) Shoes:
Talbots Size 5.5 c / o (exact) Sunglasses: Tory Burch c / o (exact, more from this blog post)
Not exact matches
Two plus -
size options are at
Talbots (also available in regular, petites, and woman petites) and Macy's.
I just have to make a shameless plug for
Talbots line of women's petite clothing for any petite, cusp
sized moms - to - be.
This one from
Talbots just sold out in
size Petite P (see other ways I've styled it here and here), but I also tried on this similar long cardigan which is on sale, and thought it was equally nice and fit the same on me!
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Very consistent
sizing, and more generous in regards to shoulders and the bust area than more fashion - forward lines without veering into
Talbots territory w / r / t boxiness.
For
sizing purposes, I usually wear either a 7 or 7.5 in pumps, and I go with the 7 in
Talbots heels.
Date Night / Happy Hour Outfit details: Ann Taylor Rose Garden Pleated Blouse Petite XXS; Paige White Denim
Size 24; Talbots belt (my review HERE); Target Lakitia Size 6 (new size 5.5 availab
Size 24;
Talbots belt (my review HERE); Target Lakitia
Size 6 (new size 5.5 availab
Size 6 (new
size 5.5 availab
size 5.5 available!)
Shop the Outfit:
Talbots Sweater Petite P c / o (exact, similar here or here if sold out) Pilcro & the Letterpress Green Jeans (old, similar here or a fun print here) Vince Camuto booties
size 6 (exact, similar here + my blog post + no - show socks 20 % off with code PSSVIP20 — more info here) Tory Burch polarized sunglasses (exact on sale)
Shop the Outfit:
Talbots Sweater Petite P c / o (exact, similar here or here if sold out) Mint Skirt (old, similar here in red or green, here, here or here) LOFT necklace (old, similar here) Aquatalia boots
size 6 (old, similar here or here) Tory Burch polarized sunglasses (exact on sale)
Corporate Work Outfit details: Ann Taylor Rose Garden Pleated Blouse Petite XXS; Banana Republic Sloan pants
Size 00P;
Talbots belt (my review HERE); Ann Taylor Blazer Petite 00; Cole Haan heels
Size 5.5; Nordstrom sunglasses; Michael Kors Handbag
Shop the Outfit:
Talbots Sweater Petite P c / o (exact, similar here or here if sold out) LOFT corduroy pants (similar here or here) Kiel James Patrick necklace (exact + my blog post) Vince Camuto booties
size 6 (exact, similar here + my blog post + no - show socks 20 % off with code PSSVIP20 — more info here) Tory Burch polarized sunglasses (exact on sale)
Most clothing brands that carry petite
sizes offer
sizing and measurement tools on their websites that can help you determine if your torso is considered petite or short, like Loft, Ann Taylor,
Talbots, etc..
Talbots is a women's retailer offering styles in
sizes XS - 3X.
Being new to
Talbots, I wasn't sure about
sizing and grabbed everything in a 2x or 18 just to ensure I could get everything on.
Outfit Details: Jacket: WHBM 0P (exact or similar in denim blue color) Top: Theory
Size Petite (exact or similar for less) Pant: Banana Republic 00P (exact or similar, my blog post) Shoes: Cole Haan 5.5 (similar) Necklace: J. Crew Factory (exact or similar) Belt:
Talbots XS (similar, my blog post) Handbag: Michael Kors (similar or similar, handbag organizer I use)
Another great non-sale option is this
Talbots marled 100 % cotton open cardigan in regular, petite, and plus
sizes.
Shop for the Look: Jacket: Banana Republic (old, similar) Top: Banana Republic (old, similar) Pants: Paige Denim
size 23 (similar here or less expensive here) Belt:
Talbots (exact or similar) Handbag: Michael Kors (old, similar + handbag organizer I use) Shoes: Tieks + Sheec Socks (exact, 20 % off code here)
Talbots has the petite
sizes, yes, but the 14 - 16 petite suiting sells like hotcakes — that's my
size, so I know whereof I speak!
For instance, at
Talbots plus
sizes start with 12w, 14w, and 16w, while regular 12, 14, and 16s are also available there.
The blazer is $ 149 at
Talbots (in four
size ranges), but they have frequent sales, of course, so keep an eye out.
I have the
talbots blazer in blue... and no, I'm not a plus
size.
I worked for a woman who was 5» 9 or 5 ’10 and definitely plus
sized (obviously didn't ask so I don't know for sure her
size, but I do know she did a lot of shopping in the plus
sized department at
Talbots!).
I bought these myself, but they are a touch big... Do you find
Talbots shoes run true to
size most of the time?
-- 3/6 post on plus -
sized workwear: All links but Macy's,
Talbots, Lands» End, and Travelsmith are affiliate links.
Last Thursday, I took you inside the fitting room at
Talbots to talk about
sizing, fit, and design.
Outfit: Burberry Daylesmoore Wool Coat
Size 2 + Aquatalia Boots
Size 6 (or similar on sale HERE) +
Talbots opaque tights Small
Outfit Details: Top: Madewell XXS (exact + blog post 5 Favorite Tops + 3 Favorite Tees) Jacket: J. Crew Factory XXS (exact or similar) Pant: Banana Republic 24 (exact or similar) Belt:
Talbots XS (new version or similar) Shoes: M. Gemi Cerchio
size 5 (exact or similar for less) Necklaces: Baublebar (small bar + long pendant or similar for less)
This
Talbots reversible belt was first introduced in Fall 2015 and sold out fast in small
sizes.
It's available in regular (2 - 20), petite (2P - 16P), and plus
sizes (lucky
sizes only) at
Talbots, where it's currently on sale — from $ 169 to $ 134.
When I saw these floral ankle pants from
Talbots in their plus
size RSVP collection I was swooning.
In addition, both Phibbs and Green say
Talbots should significantly downsize its store portfolio, both in number and average store
size.