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French connection- sizing/quality? Please!

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Cuttysarky · 04/12/2015 14:16

Hello! I just came across the French Connection website and saw quite a few things I really liked, but was wondering what their sizing is like, they sat XL is a 16, but my chest and big CS tummy are definitely 18s, is there any point in me ordering? Also is the quality good? Thanks in advance for any info!

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DavetheCat2001 · 04/12/2015 14:26

I have a couple of pairs of jeans from FC which I love.

The sizing of the jeans seems pretty true to form as far as I can see, although I have read reviews of other clothing from there that apparently comes up on the big side.

I think the quality is good.

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Cuttysarky · 04/12/2015 17:29

Ok, thanks! I may order a few things from the sale to see how it fits.

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alltoomuchrightnow · 04/12/2015 19:01

Definitely, definitely think it comes up on the small side. I manage a charity shop and hear this constantly (moaning) when people try on FC garments (also my own past experience buying from FC)
Quality pretty good

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Cuttysarky · 04/12/2015 20:03

Ok, thanks... Hmmm one top I really like says it is oversized so May chance ordering that one...

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PurpleDaisies · 04/12/2015 20:05

I'd say it was on the large size! I usually size down in there...

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dontcallmelen · 04/12/2015 23:45

I size down in trousers/skirts, dresses usually true to size, have always found quality very good.

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StatisticallyChallenged · 05/12/2015 15:09

Dresses and smarter clothes (formal skirts) i normally find about true to size, some of their tops can be really big! Smart coats about true to size

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BrendaandEddie · 05/12/2015 15:18

NEVER get on their mailing list. They emailed me every other bloody day

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User543212345 · 05/12/2015 21:00

I have a few dresses and jackets which I've always found large, but recently bought a skirt on eBay which is very snug. I suspect they're one of those places that is bonkers re sizing and can sometimes be big, sometimes small. The quality is rather good though.

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DickDewy · 05/12/2015 21:04

I buy a lot of stuff from French Connection and always size down - I find their clothes very big.

And yes, their e-mails are annoying. "hello gorgeous" type of bollocks.

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southeastastra · 05/12/2015 21:07

i find the sizing varies according to the design, i usually get 16s (xl) for fitted tops but Large for jumpers and t shirts. i do buy tons from them and we have an outlet here too Grin

i don't find their mailing lists much different to any other

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TSSDNCOP · 06/12/2015 04:55

i agree with Southeastra. Dresses and glam tops can be a bit tight on the bust. Their jeans are great though.

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