Happy Sunday, ladies! Over the past 2 weeks, a lot of our favorite retailers—Talbots, Ann Taylor, J.McLaughlin, and more—have released new collections. Today, I’m reviewing the Talbots 2022 pre-fall collection.
I have to say, I’m liking what I’m seeing, and there are some clearly identifiable themes:
- Animal print is everywhere, and Talbots is leaning hard into the zebra print.
- Per usual, the classics are heavily represented—from the Perfect Shirt to their classic A-Line skirt.
- Talbots has integrated the modern silhouette subtly and in a way late adopters will enjoy.
- The colors are more subdued than Summer. I’m liking a lot of their neutrals and seeing a lot less bold & bright colors that characterized their Spring & Summer collections.
- Their shirtdress selection—a personal fav—are fantastic.
So today, I wanted to share my personal highlights. And while it’s only a small fraction of what Talbots has to offer, I think I’ve put together a pretty good overview.
I’ve organized today’s post into the following buckets:
- stripes;
- wide-leg & cropped pants;
- shirtdresses;
- animal print; and
- skirts.
You could argue a bit of a mishmash, but I think you’ll see how the themes I identify above run through my buckets. So, let’s get down to my review of Talbots 2022 pre-fall collection.
The Summary
Today I’m reviewing the Talbots 202 pre-fall collection
I’ve broken down the post into 5 categories: stripes, wide-leg & cropped pants, shirtdresses, animal print, and skirts
For each item-type, I’ve built an inspiration outfit. I’ve also selected 4 items of that type I’m loving
Everything is shoppable via a text- or image-widget
Reviewing The Talbots 2022 Pre-Fall Collection
1. Stripes
I love stripes, and I love Talbots’ selection of stripe tops this year. I’ve focused today on shirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts.
Perfect for layering under a jacket—think denim or utility—stripes are canonical Summer-to-Fall and even Fall-to-Winter wear.
Pair any of the below selections with a pair of pants or jeans and you’re good to go.
Similar outfit
Board: Square Neck Top | Twill Field Jacket | Ryan Twist Nappa Loafers | Chatham Ankle Pants
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Board: Square Neck Top | The Boatneck Sweater | Crewneck Sweatshirt | Authentic Talbots Bateau Neck Tee |
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2. Wide-Leg and/or Cropped
Wide-leg pants are in this year and have been met with a bit of controversy. I personally love the modern silhouette and have written extensively about it.
That silhouette is subtly represented in Talbots’ new collection, but it’s there. So if you’re looking to give a pair of wide(r)-leg pants a try, look at my picks below. Easy to dip your toe into without, say, going the full Eileen Fisher route.
Similar Outfit
Board: Slub TENCEL Wide Leg Crop Pants | Ruffle Trim Shell | Saylor Nappa Wedge Sandals | Suede Crossbody Bag
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Board: Stovepipe Pants | Slub TENCEL Wide Leg Crop Pants | TENCEL Fleece Crop Pants | Jersey Flare Crop Pants
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3. Shirtdress
Shirtdresses are in this year and are well represented in the pre-fall collection. I’m absolutely loving their modern poplin and denim shirtdresses, both linked before.
The muted olive is so fun to accessorize. I went with animal print, but don’t be afraid to add color here—think reds, yellows, and oranges.
Similar Outfit
Board: Modern Poplin Shirtdress | Ryan Calf Hair Loafers | Calf Hair Belt | Calf Hair Crossbody
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Board: Modern Poplin Shirtdress | Modern Denim Shirtdress | Striking Zebra Midi Shirtdress | Belted Midi Shirtdress
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4. Animal Print
Like I said, Talbots is leaning hard into animal print this fall, especially the zebra print. My long-time followers know that I treat animal print as a neutral. They function like blacks, whites and beiges, meaning you can easily pair animal print with other neutrals or add pops of color to taste.
Similar Outfit
Board: Audrey Cashmere Sweater | Relaxed Chinos | Harlow Buckle Leather Ankle Boots | Two-Tone Resin Bangle
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Board: Crewneck Sweatshirt | Crewneck Pullover | Open Front Linen Cardigan | Oblong Scarf
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5. Skirts
I love, love, love Talbots skirts. So, I had to review them here. Absolutely loving their A-Line selection, which is heavily represented here. From classic denim in multiple washes and colors to their zebra print, Talbots’ new skirt selection is definitely a highlight of their pre-fall collection.
Similar Outfit
Board: A-line Denim Skirt | Perfect Shirt | Ryan Twist Metallica Nappa Loafers | Leopard Print Tote
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Board: A-Line Denim Skirt (Natural) | Maxi Skirt | A-Line Denim Skirt (Ocean Wash) | Canvas A-Line Skirt (Zebra)
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I bought the leopard print cardigan, but it was quite flimsy and almost see through, so I returned it not worth it at $119. Their quality is not always up to par.
typically, the linen cardigans are see through. but if you’re not happy with anything back it goes to the store!
Oh wow Beth those clothes are made for you! You look fabulous in everything. Talbots is one of my favorite retailers: quality holds up and the tailored style is always “in.” I appreciate what you say about animal prints acting as neutrals. I haven’t been bold in pairing them with color, but will work on it. Again, thank you for your blog….outstanding.
thanks so much for being here!
I like your exact outfits better than the boards! Does it mean that what you have on is old and no longer available, or they’re not Talbots? Love all the outfits you have on!
Great review. Love Talbot’s.
the outfits I’m wearing are from previous blog posts. We just mimic the look with style boards with items from 2022.
hope this helps!