Talbots Outlet

One of my favorite stores but is now closed. Looks like the San Rafael one is as well.

Store covers the basics. The quality and selection (and sometime even prices) are better at their regular retail store, but once in a while there are good deals at outlet.

One sales lady there, an older Asian woman, is incredibly aggressive and idiotic. Interacting with her is so painful; I just want to run out of the store the minute I see that she's there when I arrive. I wish the manage would tell her to shut up and stay out of the customer's way.

I just started shopping at Talbots about 2 years ago. I never gave it a thought as I always thought it was for older women and knew my grandma used to shop there. Well I guess I am NOW that older woman. Any how I was suprised to that they have great quality career and classic casual clothes. Yes they have some stuff that is not my style but what brand or store doesn't .

I love this outlet because it is a REAL outlet that has real bargains. Yes you have to hunt but isn't that what an outlet is about?? If I want organization then head to the mall. Some of my finds are a wool blend blazer for $40, a tweed "Jackie O" jacket for $9, a skinny leather belt for $6. I didn't realize this is the ONLY Talbots outlet in all of California. Consider yourself lucky if you live close by...

if the location is not close to you (which is not for me-just happen to be in the area for my son's sporting event) don't forget to check the Talbots outlet section online. I just ordered a pair of platform espradrilles for $13. Regular priced $140, their shoes are top quaility.

Whaaattt..Talbots has an outlet?? I usually don't shop at Talbots because it is expensive, but it happens to be my mommy's FAVORITE STORE EVER. So, I frequent this place around the holidays and all other mommy-related special occassions. You can find some pretty decent deals here!

I can usually find some good stuff here, but you have to go in with the assumption that it is an outlet and thus has outlet quality clothing. AKA, it is le suck quality. This Talbots used to be full of high-end goodness, but seems like recently it has declined a bit. The quality of the clothing during my last trip here has gone significantly down hill. I used to mosey on in..look at the outfits they have on display and walk out with the perfect gift for mom. NOW..the story is different.

The clothes on the racks were WRINKLEY and made from cheap jersey...and it has all spring colors...which is no bueno considering it is WINTERRRR. Loads of cantalope/lime green summer dresses/tank tops to be found and all dated styles.

Love the fact that they have petite sizes, but if you want to find the good stuff you have to DIG! Poke around all the shelves and pinch/crumple your way to the top quality, up-to-date, chic looks you want. Pretty much the only way to shop here..

At least there is a Nordstrom Rack right across the way if you can't find anything!

Talbots is one of my favorite store at the Marina Shopping center. I love the classic work basics: button up petite tops, pants, skirts and knits. The have a cute collection of jewelry at the front register area. This is truly the only brand that I can confidently make purchases without even trying out clothes in the fitting rooms. I seriously walk in and make $$ purchases without trying on the clothes every time because I know Talbots clothes fits perfectly. I love the bold colors, patterns and basics that is truly universal for young women like myself. Classic fashion. The staff members are really nice and kind to guests. Great store! This brand is great for women who aren't interested in trying out "fast fashion" but rather quality classic designs that will remain in style for years to come. Some may say this is a brand for older women, but I don't think so because I've been shopping here since my 20's. In fact, I have recently celebrated my birthday and I am in my early 30's. I realize some brands came and went, but Talbots has stayed with me through the years. Love Talbots!

I buy lots from Talbots, the stores and the website. I shop at Talbots Fresno, Stanford, and SF for clothing and I shop the website for shoes because I can get wide sizes. Great thing about Talbots, no matter where you buy an item, you can return it to any store.

So, why only 3 stars? Because I have seldom found anything that I absolutely love at the outlet. Sure, the prices are great, if you can find something you like and in your size. But, if I liked it, so did every other short, plump woman who goes into Talbots. I always know something is hot when the 16 petitie is gone from the store. The other day I was able to grab a skirt that had literally just come off the truck and onto the rack in the Stanford store. every other skirt I checked, 16 petitie was GONE. So, I doubt very much if I would find it at the outlet. It is a fun excursion, though, especially if you go on out to the marina for lunch. Did you know San Leandro has a very nice marina? Oh, guess that's another Yelp.

I've been coming here for over a decade!

When I was younger, mother dressed me from the children's department. Some of my favorite pants and dresses were from here. The details and the quality lived up to a child who was always outdoors. Unfortunately the children's department is now long gone.

This Talbots Outlet always have sizes in stock (XS petites -XXXL). They're not the hideous polyester stuff either. But I have to say that you should not walk in here expecting a retail Talbots. You have to actually look for stuff that is trendy and modern. I'm not saying all their stuff is bad, but sometimes when I look at a piece/section, I wonder who in the right mind thought of this design with this material!?! If you can, pick up their t-shirts. They good staples.100% Pima Cotton (this is what Banana uses). AH! Love them!

There is always, always a sale. Sometimes I even find some cute adult pieces for myself.

Tailors/People who can sew more than just a button/Advance sewers - Once I bought beautiful, size 16 100% silk skirt to make myself something for $3! I have yet to tackle this project. But I'm just saying that there are A LOT of really inexpensive items in crazy large sizes that can be taken apart to something an average person can wear if you have the time and skills to do so.

The shoes are a hit or miss and they're NOT made in China.
Their majority of their belts are made from real leather and sometimes are ($1-8).


I think as of recently(?) their store is now final sale.

Why the downgrade from 5 stars to 1? What was once a true clearance center for Talbot's stores has now become a Talbot's OUTLET. Which means lower quality inventory which you will never find at a Talbot's store.

There are only THREE Talbots clearance centers in the country...
http://www.talbots.com/online/landing/landingPage.jsp?landingPage=outlet_listing

There are DOZENS of outlets, Talbots in name only..... http://www.talbots.com/online/landing/landingPage.jsp?landingPage=premium_outlet

For the best deals at Talbots, check their website under 'sale', at the end of the season you will find some great deals and you can return items to local store; Los Gatos or Valley Fair stores in south bay.

With that said Talbots has had its day., it had a great history,Talbots was family founded in 1947, the stores were located in upscale downtown areas and were branded with a red door, and traditional upscale decor. The clothing was unique and classic ( featured in the 1980 Preppy Handbook). They sold out to General Mills 1973 and after being acquired several times, went public in 1993 since then their clothing is no longer distinctive in fact it tends to be somewhat dowdy (classic does not have to be frumpy). The brand has been destroyed, a victim of its own success.

For more about the Talbots story read http://www.bostonmagazine.com/2011/05/can-these-styles-save-talbots/

Thanks goodness for Talbots Outlet. There are lots of reasons to love this place, but I'll only offer my top three.

One: UBER-GOOD PRICES for good quality items. Obviously there are other places that offer clothes on the cheap. But the fabric, construction, and styles warrant those low prices. When you like things that still look good years later, Talbots will never disappoint.

Two: CLASSIC STYLES. OK, the clothes have been through the stores, marked down there, and then transported to the outlet. So they have already been preseason and in-season. But a 3/4 length sleeve nice quality cotton scoop neck t-shirt in white (blue, green, red, etc) is really never "out of style." So whether you get it in January or July you'll be still be wearing it 3 years from now.

Three: CONVENIENT. It is located right off the freeway on the side of this plaza that is NOT jam packed. There is almost always parking right in front. They will even carry things out to the car for you! The staff is great in every way you can think of and new things come in every day. They have liberal credit terms and, since I have a card and shop there frequently, they give me early notice on "markdown" days, refund 5-10% of my purchases in the form of gift certificates, and send me EXTRA 20-30% discount cards for me and my friends. In short, they make it easy to want to go back.

And I will.

It's important when looking at this store to realize, as others have said, that it's a true outlet. That means it carries merchandise from both the regular stores and from the chain of outlets.

That means the quality can vary because the outlets carry merchandise made just for them.

I've shopped this outlet for more than 20 years ands still make an hour's drive tp buy things here.

I wear women's sizes and do not wear pants and I've found GREAT stuff. Yes the women's department isn't huge, but it's good.

I find pieces that have been in the catalog often, not poorer quality stuff.

Their prices are great, their staff is helpful, and their sales are amazing. I find the very best stuff here. Good enough that I make special trips to shop here.

Don't believe the bad reviews here. If you like Talbots style, it's worth a special trip.