Talbots are definitely attempting a vibe makeover. But I doubt they'll ever do a real five-star Joanie, they are too innately conservative. The Joanie dress needs to be lower and tighter... but then she knows a good alterations place, I'm sure.
Duchesse - I agree, but to really do The Full Joanie, I think requires far more serious undergarments and tailoring. I'd bet that most women are bustier than the model, and would fill the top out more.
Bonjour Madame - they really have, I think. None of these are really my style, but I'm impressed with the effort.
Was there a few days ago and really liked the cane-print pieces. They are interspersed with the obdurate twill pants and interlock polos that would outfit a woman's field-hockey team for bus travel to away games. Think they should decide who they want to be.
Erghhh--why does everything have a waist? Pure misery for me, and I'm sure, others. Talbots catalog looks so nice, and I succumbed and ordered a bunch on sale with free shipping...and the fit was as boxy as ever and all got returned.
Talbots are definitely attempting a vibe makeover. But I doubt they'll ever do a real five-star Joanie, they are too innately conservative. The Joanie dress needs to be lower and tighter... but then she knows a good alterations place, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteNice. Talbots has been really stepping up lately.
ReplyDeleteDuchesse - I agree, but to really do The Full Joanie, I think requires far more serious undergarments and tailoring. I'd bet that most women are bustier than the model, and would fill the top out more.
ReplyDeleteBonjour Madame - they really have, I think. None of these are really my style, but I'm impressed with the effort.
Was there a few days ago and really liked the cane-print pieces. They are interspersed with the obdurate twill pants and interlock polos that would outfit a woman's field-hockey team for bus travel to away games. Think they should decide who they want to be.
ReplyDeleteHah! Well spotted, Deja.
ReplyDeleteI am so Peggy. I still think Ann Taylor is hipper than Talbot's.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling good this week.:)
Frumpy.
ReplyDeleteGood eye, Miss Pseu. All lady-like, timeless and very wearable.
ReplyDeleteGood catch!
ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, Banana Republic had a few great Joan office-to-dinner dresses last fall.
I bought two.
lovely dresses!
ReplyDeleteI'd rather go full vintage than the watered down Talbots version.
ReplyDeleteI´m not keen on the fashion of this era. Not the originals, nor the new ones. Focused on the future...
ReplyDeleteCouple problems - I don't like most the prints I'm seeing now, and I do unfortunately need to cover my arms.
ReplyDeleteErghhh--why does everything have a waist? Pure misery for me, and I'm sure, others. Talbots catalog looks so nice, and I succumbed and ordered a bunch on sale with free shipping...and the fit was as boxy as ever and all got returned.
ReplyDeleteI so want the "Peggy"!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty! And Mad Men is just about to show free-to-air here in Australia! Yay!
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