Ted Baker

[SoThatHappened]

Is it considered a crap chav brand?

[Madbengalmum]

It is not one i would spend on. I see odd things that are ok, but i think it is generally overpriced and average, but that is my opinion. I would sooner pay more for quality.

[TSSDNCOP]

I disagree. In fact a strongly disagree. The current collection is beautiful and in my experience the clothes are well-made and clean well. It is expensive but it is in the same category as KM, Coast, Whistles, Hobbs and LKB so you'd be silly to expect Top Shop prices.

[notamummy10]

Since when can chavs afford Ted Baker prices?

I saw a really nice floral dress by them but I almost cried at the price tag (£185)

I do want a Ted Baker purse though (you know the one with metal clasps, that looks like balls ). Alongside a Michael Kors Tote Bag, I fell in love with it when I went to Selfridges on Tuesday)

[TSSDNCOP]

I have one of those purses. Bought by my BF 10 years ago and still going strong.

[Pisssssedofff]

My cream coloured cost is from TB was £££ but it's only needed dry cleaning once in three years, looks immaculate, no lost buttons etc

[WhatamessIgotinto]

I also disagree. I have a beautiful dress from Ted B and it's a better fabric and better made than a Westwood dress I have.

[Pisssssedofff]

Coat even

[darceybussell]

I had one of those purses too, the metal clasps used to set off the metal detectors in every shop I went into!

[TSSDNCOP]

Blimey darcey what a bore. I can only conclude that my spiritual home's Bluewater detectors are a lot crapper as it's never happened to me.

[Pippin8]

I have this in black & it's such good quality. It smooths out all my lumps & bumps & makes me feel a million dollars.

[SoThatHappened]

Since when can chavs afford Ted Baker prices?

They could afford Burberry prices

I ordered a gorgeous mac from there and I have one dress from there.

I love their linings and dresses fit me well.

[notamummy10]

SoThatHappened good point... Same with Juicy Couture and Von Dutch.

But nope, I don't think Ted Baker is a chav brand! It's probably the fact that the tacky shopping bags are quite cheap.

[SoThatHappened]

Yes the shopping bags are awful. But at £29 I guess lots can afford them.

[cashmerecardigans]

It's very pretty but I do resent paying nearly £200 for a polyester dress. Having said that, I've just ordered a lovely swimsuit with proper sized cups which was £80, but got it at 20% off, so not too horrendous.

[SoThatHappened]

I ordered a mac from there it is gorgeous bugt wouldnt have bought it unless I got the 20% off.

I wouldnt buy the dresses unless on sale.

[CakeNinja]

It's my favourite shop!
I think I dress quite nicely.
Most of my favourite clothes come from there. I hate shopping, do most of it online. their sizes for me are consistent.
Its my staples shop - would be lost without it!

[JimmyGreavesMoustache]

i quite like Ted Baker, but think it's overpriced. i have been ogling one of their coats for ages, but am waiting for it to come into the sale. it's £300, and I'll get it if it hits £200. I noticed that Clare Balding was wearing one yesterday for the Grand National coverage - same as I want only hers had contrasting lapels.

[waceystills]

I would put Ted Baker in the same realm of Michael Kors.

Loved by many, disliked by a few.

[FellOutOfBedTwice]

My wedding shoes were Ted Baker. Most beautiful shoes I've ever owned. Also the most uncomfortable... But I love them!

[ouryve]

The colours and the polyester don't appeal to me. It appears to be geared towards orange people who never sweat.

[Hulababy]

I like their dresses and they fit me well.

I am not a "chav" as the OP puts it!

Don't people just choose clothes they like, feel nice in and they can afford happily? Fortunately I don't feel the need to follow some set style and beauty rules made up by random people!

[Hulababy]

ouryve - nothing orange about me either!

[ouryve]

OK, orange was a bit extreme, but there's never anything that suits my colouring. I'm one of those people who suits washed out Fatface shades, though!

[Hulababy]

Have to admit that most of my TB dresses are black! As is my coat.

[mrsvilliers]

I used to love Ted Baker back in the days before I had dc. Found everything well made and fitted me very well. I have to say I don't think one single Ted Baker item I have is polyester! Although saying that I think polyester is making an unwelcome come back.