Talbots recently launched their new denim line and it is causing a wave of excitement in the fashion world. In the midst of transforming it’s new look across the board, Talbots focused it’s fall collection around denim. Believing that denim is a staple in every woman’s wardrobe, Talbots set out to create the perfect pairs of jeans.
There are four distinctive denim fits, Heritage, Signature, Trouser and Boyfriend. There is no doubt that they have done extensive research for this new collection. There is a fit and color wash for every woman! It took Talbots 9 months to develop these styles. With the help of renowned celebrity stylist Mary Alice Stephenson, Talbots Chief Office Michael Smaldon styled real women in denim. Thousands of discussions were held with women of all shapes and sizes to find out exactly what makes them love a pair of jeans.
Being a third-generation Talbots shopper, I found that I was styling my mother more than myself. Not any more! Talbots has stuck to their tried and true classic style, but has completely updated the brand. The Fall collection is chic and versatile. It features silk ruffled blouses, leather jackets, cardigans for layering and leopard handbags. This is not your mother’s Talbots anymore! There are beautiful things that would be perfect to style my mom for fall, but now it’s my turn.
Chic Galleria along with Talbots is sponsoring a giveaway and contest. We want to know what you look for when shopping for a pair of jeans. Tell us your stories, triumphs and failures. We all have them when it comes to jeans! Have you tried on the new Talbots jeans?
Three (3) winners will be chosen to receive a pair of jeans from Talbots and a $50 Talbots gift card. In addition, the three (3) winners from Chic Galleria will be showcased on Redchairconfessions.com. Each entry will have a voting widget and site visitors will get to vote for the entry they like best. So if you’re a Chic Galleria winner, you can rally your fans to vote on your denim style which will give you a chance to win an even bigger shopping spree.
All submissions will become the property of Chic Galleria magazine. We have the right to republish your stories and photos/videos here at www.chicgalleria.com and also submit them to Talbots for inclusion on www.redchairconfessions.com. The three winners will be chosen by an outside party. Winners will be announced in an upcoming article showcasing submissions on September 16, 2010.
My jeans provided courtesy of Talbots. I was not paid for this article. Watch for an upcoming photo of me in my Signature denim from Talbots.
Congratulations to Wendy Wallach, LisaLisa and Cathy B.!
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Tags: Contests, denim, fashion, Giveaways, jeans, style, Talbots
62 comments
Posted by: Sheryl on August 31, 2010 at 7:51 am
Love Talbot’s and would love to have these jeans!
Posted by: Beth Anderson on August 31, 2010 at 7:57 am
Sheryl make sure you tell us your story to be entered to win them!
Posted by: Nicole on August 31, 2010 at 8:45 am
When I shop for jeans, I look for a waistband that does not gap. I tend to like a mid-rise style. I don’t want something too high, but I don’t like a low-rise where I have to worry about my underwear showing when I sit down or bend over. I have a hard time finding jeans that are the right length. I am 5’3″ and the regular length jeans tend to be a bit long on me at most stores, but the petite or short length are often just a bit too short.
Posted by: Deborah Curran on August 31, 2010 at 10:16 am
I love Talbots – the pieces I get from them are classic and last forever. I’ve never tried their jeans but love how they make clothes that fit me so perfectly. I’d love to win
Posted by: leya schiller on August 31, 2010 at 10:51 am
I have tried talbots clothes from hand me downs, gifts, or the thrift store. Would love to wear something newer because I love this brand and from the thrift store they are the first things to go.. I would love the jeans especially if they aren’t like some of the cheaper ones where the zipper doesn’t stay up and losing weight that’s a hard problem because casual day at work doesn’t mean to flash your coworkers OH NO!! :-O
Posted by: Pat Krasnowski on August 31, 2010 at 11:08 am
Talbot’s is great – free Talbot’s better
Posted by: Claudia Vitello on August 31, 2010 at 11:42 am
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Posted by: Doreen Kirby on August 31, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I would love to win these jeans for my Mom, she adores Talbots…
Posted by: HOPE TEICH on August 31, 2010 at 12:45 pm
LOVE TALBOTS
Posted by: Sharold on August 31, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I have 1 pair of Talbot’s jeans and they are too large and would love a new pair.
Posted by: Rodney K on August 31, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Thanks my wife would look good in these.
Posted by: judith on August 31, 2010 at 1:42 pm
nice
Posted by: Karen Gonyea on August 31, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Talbots is an awesome store
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Posted by: Joy Bennett on August 31, 2010 at 7:08 pm
My favorite jeans are always the ones that make me feel like I’m 18 and skinny. This is a powerful request of any denim as I’m really 45 and rather plump but every once in a while you find a pair that fits just right and can take you there.
Posted by: Heather S on September 1, 2010 at 5:23 am
I love Talbots and haven’t tried the jeans yet but will the next time I am in the store. I look for jeans that are flattering to my body..which is no small feat. I like mid/low rise boot cut but slight boot cut not big. The skinny jeans just seem to emphasize hips and even some tiny girls don’t look great in them. I like the boot cut as it slims your legs. Also, I need no gap when you bend. I have tried lots of styles some good some not. I am hoping Talbots jeans will fit my need!
Posted by: LisaLisa on September 1, 2010 at 9:18 am
I love Talbot’s!! I seek to find a good pair of jeans that add glamor and sleekness to by body. I love to have my jeans show off the curves yet still allowing me to feel comfortable without the high cost. I must confess I don’t care for the low-rise jeans . The Talbot’s brand of jeans gives me just what I need. Comfort & Great Style!! Good Luck Everyone!
Posted by: Angela A on September 1, 2010 at 10:00 am
I am a size 14 in jeans and I’m petite too, so it is hard to find jeans that fit and look good! I like curvy jeans but it is so hard to find them at many diff. stores. I also like dark colored jeans too and those combinations make it even harder.
I would love to try the Talbots jeans, I never tried them; but I do love their clothes!
Posted by: Jules on September 1, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I look for fit first–not too high/low of a rise, then I make sure I can bend down w/out having my panties show! LOL! Next up is the rinse, I love a medium rinse denim! Finally, I just make sure i look GOOD in the new jeans!
I would LOVE to try these Talbot jeans! They look perfect for me!
Posted by: Kristi C on September 2, 2010 at 6:18 am
I have a horrible time finding jeans that fit. Small waist, large hips, and very long legs make things so difficult. I would love to find a pair of trouser jeans that fit the bill.
Posted by: Katherine on September 2, 2010 at 11:22 am
I have never had the opportunity to purchase from Talbots, but I need a pair of jeans that fit around the hips and also the waist! I hate to war belts!
Posted by: Houstonblogger on September 2, 2010 at 7:22 pm
All these stories are so good!! But, we need a picture or vid of you in your favorite jeans to accompany them!! Please re-read guidelines for rules. This is an awesome giveaway, you won’t want to miss out!!
Posted by: Roxanne on September 2, 2010 at 7:55 pm
I haven’t tried Talbot’s jeans, but so far, I like what I see. I’m a bit of a bigger gal, and while I usually try to embrace my fuller figure, it can be very hard when jean shopping. Tops aren’t so hard, but jeans…you need something comfortable, but nice and not too big but not too tight. My current go-to pair of jeans is a strechy boot cut in a dark rinse. I work in a fairly casual environment, so it’s important to me to have a couple of good, solid pairs of jeans that say “I’m a little laid back, but you should take me serious” and “Maybe I’m not a size 6, but I am awesome”. I would love to try out Talbot’s Signature fit trouser jeans, they look practically perfect for that good work and play combination.
Posted by: wendy wallach on September 4, 2010 at 11:23 am
I have never tried Talbot’s jeans but I am aching to take a chance! Why? Jeans in particular are so very hard for me to find. I am 5″4′ and have a few extra pounds in my middle section yet have still managed to retain my “womanly” curves. So if I find a pair of jeans that fit my waist, they are too tight around my stomach. If I find a pair of jeans to fit around my stomach, I wind up stepping all over them or have to roll them “unfashionably” up.
They just dont seem to make jeans these days to fit what a real woman looks like…maybe Talbot has decided to break with mediocrity and finally design jeans that fit those of us who play as hard as the models do but just don’t actually look like them!
Posted by: hjm on September 4, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I am quite short so shopping for jeans can be difficult. I have to say that the recent capri fashion has been awesome for me– I wear capris like normal jeans! But the cut is often a bit weird and I still end up looking like some sort of misshapen elf. Now the skinny jean trend is killing me–nothing worse for a short girl than looking stubby! So we’ll see if I can ride out this trend without caving!
Posted by: Katy on September 5, 2010 at 9:18 am
Talbots has fantastic jeans that fit so well!
Posted by: Nycole on September 5, 2010 at 11:16 am
I love jeans that are classic and can be worn for years.
It’s also importnant for me to have a few different styles, so dressier that I can throw with great boots and a fitted blazer for a night out, but also ones for hiking and just doing weekend errands.
Posted by: Anna on September 6, 2010 at 6:35 pm
These jeans sound great. I’m ‘hippy’ and when the hips fit the waist is too big. Would love to find a pair of jeans that actually fit.
Posted by: MJ on September 8, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Jeans shopping- where do I start? It was wild enough before I had a baby, but afterward it was just impossible! I’ll never forget how I almost fainted when I tried on jeans about six weeks after giving birth. Partly because my body had changed, and partly because I was so much bigger than I thought. Now I’m back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but I still have figure challenges. I’m not sure jeans exist that fit the woman with a bit of a baby belly, narrow hips and thighs, and a fairly small backside!
That doesn’t stop my quest, though. I consider jeans my year- round uniform, and now that I have a “mommy body”, I’m not going to change that. I’m amazed by what my body has done, and wear my jeans with pride, even with a bit of muffin top. I think I should go try on Talbot’s jeans- until now I didn’t even know they made jeans. My quest may be over!
Posted by: PatZ on September 9, 2010 at 1:41 pm
The jeans look great!
Posted by: Ruksana Mohammed on September 12, 2010 at 8:51 am
Talbots are perfect for our family. We shop at Talbots for the whole family.
Posted by: Donna Kumpula on September 12, 2010 at 1:55 pm
This would fit perfectly
Posted by: Angie B. on September 13, 2010 at 2:01 am
I haven’t tried the new Talbots jeans but when shopping for jeans I not only want comfortable jeans, but jeans that make me look my age of 26. I’m a mother now but I don’t want to wear jeans like my grandmother or even my mother would wear. I like a pair of jeans that tells a little something about me, that I’m still young and want to have fun. I find it hard to find the perfect fit though because I’m short with a few extra pounds but hoping Talbots jeans could make it easier to find the perfect pair for me.
Posted by: HOPE TEICH on September 13, 2010 at 2:16 pm
LOVE BOTH TALBOTS AND THE GREAT JEANS
Posted by: Jennifer gersch on September 13, 2010 at 3:07 pm
My fave pair of jeans are cheapies from a garage sale. I never tired Talbots, but would like to compare them to my cheapies
Posted by: Holly C. on September 13, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I have never tried Talbot’s but would love to try their jeans. I can not tell you how much time it and many brands of jeans have I tried on to find the perfect fit. I like the new styles, but mostly they are for the younger generation. I am in my mid fifties and in good shape I don’t mind saying lol. I want jeans mid rise but not to tight in the thighs and a length that does not require 4-5 in” heels but a reasonable 3 in.
Posted by: Marc-Andre Taillefer on September 13, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Love Talbot’s and would love to have these jeans!
Posted by: kathy D on September 13, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I really dislike shopping for jeans…. My legs are always to short and my waste is always to big…. I am 5’6 and a size 18 hard to find things that fit just right…. I really like Talbot’s clothes
Posted by: Rebecca Hackett on September 14, 2010 at 4:27 am
I look for jeans that don’t ride up in the crotch. I also need jeans that are long enough — I’m 5’8″. Other than that, I’m not picky about looks — just fit.
Posted by: Happi Shopr on September 14, 2010 at 6:09 am
I look for comfort and style in jeans. I go with darker washes, a good fit in the waist and the perfect boot length. I try a pair on and try them out by sitting, doing lunges, squats and such to make sure they fit perfectly. I’ve never worn Talbot’s but have always heard great things about the brand.
Posted by: Arlene F on September 14, 2010 at 7:27 am
I love Talbot’s and to be able to win a Gift Card and Jeans …I am swooning! Great giveaway! @madly59 on twitter and FB
Posted by: Carol G on September 14, 2010 at 2:16 pm
I can always tell the women in the neighborhood who shop at Talbot’s. Well groomed and have an excellent style about them. I would love to be pointed out as a Talbot woman.
Posted by: cass on September 14, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Vicky would look swell in these, wow!
Posted by: christa marteny on September 14, 2010 at 4:36 pm
love talbot’s and need a new pair of fall Talbot’s jeans
Posted by: CathyB on September 14, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I have always had a problem finding jeans that fit well in the hips, didn’t gap in the waist, and were long enough for my long legs. I have tried many, many, different styles and brands of jeans. The last time I looked at Talbots, was several years ago, and I quit looking there for jeans because they were made for my “mama” and not for me. This is wonderful news that Talbots is catering to a different “breed” and “generation” of women. Thank you. I checked out the website and I am blown away. When I find a good fitting pair of jeans, I feel much younger than my 54 years, and look it too! Good job Talbots!!
dancejamboree at gmail dot com
Posted by: Valeen N on September 14, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I have such a hard time finding jeans that fit well. I’m right in the middle of weight loss and so I really struggle. I look for a jean that gives me a nice long look, and is comfortable to wear. I can’t stand a waist band that cuts into my waist. I’m always on the hunt for a great pair of jeans, I’ll definitely have to try Talbot’s!
Posted by: Kerry on September 14, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I emailed you my favorite jeans picture:)
Posted by: Jennifer M on September 14, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I haven’t tried these yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing if they fit me well. I hate buying pants of any kind because I have some excess belly fat from my last pregnancy.
Posted by: Ria on September 14, 2010 at 9:54 pm
This is an awesome giveaway! No moe cheap jeans for me that don’t ever fit right
rmartinclarke at gmail dot com
Posted by: Gis Lewis on September 14, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I would love to try these jeans- seems like I can never find the right pair of jeans- jeans that look good and fit great
gislewis at gmail dot com
Posted by: Stephanie Adkins on September 15, 2010 at 5:42 am
I am a jeaninista and I do like their jeans.
Posted by: loni on September 15, 2010 at 6:06 am
I have not tried the new jeans, but always seem to have trouble finding jeans that fit just right!
Posted by: Jennifer Barr on September 15, 2010 at 6:48 am
great jeans!
Posted by: Rose O. on September 15, 2010 at 7:10 am
I am tall and have always had trouble finding jeans that fit both at the waste and in length. I have not tried the new Talbot’s jeans yet.
Posted by: Jessi on September 15, 2010 at 7:21 am
I have not tried talbot clothes yet.
Posted by: Sarah on September 15, 2010 at 10:58 am
It’s so hard to find jeans that fit my hips but aren’t baggy on the rest of me!
Posted by: Gianna on September 15, 2010 at 11:10 am
I look for jeans that will actually fit! I am 5’7 and about 100lbs. You’d think that finding small jeans would be easy considering so many models are tall and thin! The adult sizes tend to be too short and way too big. I’ve had better luck finding things in the kids section even though those don’t fit quite right around my hips. After having twins most of my jeans no longer fit me and they took a long time to find! I lost all the weight I gained but my hips are wider. It looks good but now I need to find jeans that will fit me right!
Posted by: jennie on September 15, 2010 at 11:49 am
I would love to try Talbots. I am a shopaholic and they could be my next craze!
Posted by: Allana on September 15, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I would love to win this prize
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Posted by: Sharon Huether on September 15, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Love the quility of Tablot’s clothes. The jeans would be a great addition to my wardrobe.
Posted by: LisaLisa on September 15, 2010 at 3:53 pm
WOW, Thanks so much Chic Galleria , Talbot’s. I look forward to wearing my Talbot’s jeans. ;0)
Posted by: Pamela S on September 15, 2010 at 4:49 pm
haven’t tried on their new jeans, but Love the quality of their clothes. I’m into the new skinny jeans or jeggings look. Thanks.
Posted by: Sophie on September 17, 2010 at 5:44 am
Awesome ladies… congrats!
Next up… the viewer’s choice contest on redchairconfessions.com. Good luck!