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How's The Limited's quality these days?

I live about 80 minutes from a mall (the near side of the big city).  I live about 110 minutes from a mall with a Limited (far side).  I just got an email that tomorrow from 5pm to close everything's 50% off.  I'm going shopping tomorrow anyways, so I figured if there was ever a time to go that extra 30 minutes, it'd be on the 50% off day, but I'm not going if the quality's poor.

I used to work there in the late '90s and I probably haven't been in one since 2004.  It looks like they have some cute things for work.  Where are they on the quality scale: Loft?  AT/BR?  Lower than Loft?  Thanks.

Re: How's The Limited's quality these days?

  • In my opinion, be prepared to do a lot of trying on. I bought a skirt (online exclusive) from there back in March and ordered an XS and it ran HUGE. I paid more in alterations then the cost of the skirt. The quality is fabulous though. Maybe like Loft?

     

  • I really love the limited. I've purchased several dresses from there and the quality is great. I did have some problems with small holes in my merino sweaters from there but every pant, skirt and dress I have bought have held up great.

    I also find that for me, their sizing is consistent and I have no problems with ordering online. 

  • imagefuturepivko:

    In my opinion, be prepared to do a lot of trying on. I bought a skirt (online exclusive) from there back in March and ordered an XS and it ran HUGE. I paid more in alterations then the cost of the skirt. The quality is fabulous though. Maybe like Loft?

     

    I wouldn't call Loft "fabulous" in terms of quality...hm.  Anybody else want to weight in and help me out? 

  • I've had really good luck with my Limited purchases. I always buy things on sale there and the quality has been fine. I can't remember the last time I even had a button come loose.

    I usually buy dresses, skirts & blouses from there. The pants don't fit me well and I don't have to wear suits to work, so I can't speak to suits or pants.

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  • I think their quality is really good. It's kind of been my go to store lately and since they have sales all.the.time you can't go wrong.

  • imageTarHeels&Rebels:
    imagefuturepivko:

    In my opinion, be prepared to do a lot of trying on. I bought a skirt (online exclusive) from there back in March and ordered an XS and it ran HUGE. I paid more in alterations then the cost of the skirt. The quality is fabulous though. Maybe like Loft?

     

    I wouldn't call Loft "fabulous" in terms of quality...hm.  Anybody else want to weight in and help me out? 

    Yeah, I wouldn't say Loft is "fabulous" in an terms of quality.  Almost everything I've gotten from there barely lasts one season..it's a good thing their sales are so good so it's cheap.

    Sorry OP, I haven't been to Limited in  years either and can't attest to their quality.

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  • SueBearSueBear member
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    I am another vote against the loft for quality!  I never shop there anymore.  I'd just as soon wait for the 40% off sale at the regular AT and buy something that lasts.

    I haven't purchased limited for several years, but just recently walked through and brought an outfit for my sister that was super-cute.  Their sale that day was ok (BOGO, not 50% off everything!), but everything looked well made.  I will start shopping there again after that experience.

  • megs68megs68 member
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    I think the Limited is between AT Loft and AT.  I love most of their pants - they look nice but are machine washable, which is key for me.  I also like their blazers and dresses.  I can't seem to find too many tops I like there though, so I mostly just stick with pants, skirts and blazers.  They had a 50% off sale over the weekend and I bought 5 jackets and a skirt for under $300 which is a pretty great price too.
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  • imageTarHeels&Rebels:
    imagefuturepivko:

    In my opinion, be prepared to do a lot of trying on. I bought a skirt (online exclusive) from there back in March and ordered an XS and it ran HUGE. I paid more in alterations then the cost of the skirt. The quality is fabulous though. Maybe like Loft?

     

    I wouldn't call Loft "fabulous" in terms of quality...hm.  Anybody else want to weight in and help me out? 

    Loft isn't fabulous.  Lately, after 1 or 2 washings, their sweaters look terrible.  I like Limited for their tops.  Quality seems okay for the price (I try and buy stuff on sale though).  I can't do their bottoms.  My regular size is too big, if I size down, it's a little too small.

  • I bought a top there a couple of months ago and haven't been displeased with the quality.  I've only worn it a handful of times, but the fit/finish haven't suffered due to laundering so far.  I can't say the same about items I've bought from a few other stores recently...

    Limited used to be one of my favorite stores - I could walk in, know exactly what size to get, never had to try anything on, and most of my work pants came from there and BR.  Then I moved in 2006 and there's no Limited in this mall, so unless I drive into Houston I don't get to shop there.

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  • So, I don't think Limited makes the best clothing.  That said, I think it is worth buying for a sale.  I am a trial attorney so I wear suits in court and at depositions.  I have bought alot of Limited suits for that reason.  They are cute, cheap, comfortable, and fit well.  I also like some of their shirts.  So, on sale, I think Limited is fine for work clothes (suits, shirts under suits). 
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