whistles

[dixiejo]

I think there is usually a code in Grazia magazine in early March.

Does anyone know if they are doing one this year?

I would think so - god knows who would pay full price for all that viscose and polyester [helpful]

I bought a beautiful dress from Whistles new collection a few weeks ago which I'm really pleased with (not polyester, huzzah!) and I started thinking about the Grazia code. Then I thought that there really isn't anything else I would like to buy from there right now, full price or not.

The whole polyester thing is v annoying - there is a gorgeous plain navy dress and a lovely floral skirt that I would love to buy and I know I would wear it them death were they a natural fabric. Obviously they're not. If course. Cos why would anyone NOT want to wear sweaty polyester in the spring/summer, and pay a fortune for it?

Annnnnnd relax.

Saurus - I can't go in there anymore and used to really like the shop. Greedy whistles - it is the fact they charge such high prices for polyester etc that annoys me.

Agree - and the prices are getting crazier every season. I do still like some of their stuff, but only ever buy in the sales, except for the tube skirts which I still think are worth the money.

The prices ARE insane I agree. But tbh, I don't want a polyester dress at any price, because I like natural fabrics.

I love their seam back tees - modal cotton mix I think. Very flattering for apples!

Like the look of their zipped bags - a bit anya hindmarch - but still too expensive.

I was lucky to get a beautiful navy leather tote bag a few weeks ago in the Whistles sale. It was £135 full price, but I paid £30! Absolutely delighted with it, and all the better for being (I worked it out..!) 22% of the RRP. I also do like their shoes and boots, but again, only bought at vast discounts in the sale. I just can't justify it otherwise.

I really wish they'd sort the polyester issue out though - we surely cannot be the only ones who don't want to buy it?

I love their tube skirts and seam back t's. I don't buy anything else from them now, awful quality, I made the mistake of buying knitwear recently, awful quality.
I live in the tube skirts so if there is a code in Grazia soon I'll be getting a new one!

I see they're now doing a Limited Collection. Most of it seems to be viscose... £130 for a knitted tube skirt, anyone?
www.whistles.com/women/new-in/limited-edition/

I'm not sure who their customers are these days - if I could afford those kinds of prices, I'd be buying designer.

I'm a massive fan of Whistles but agree Floisme they're just not high street prices any longer. Some of their t shirts are £60 which is ridiculous. I know think twice when previously I would buy loads from them. Shame really.

now - not know!

I like Whistles but I only ever buy in the sales at 50% off or more.

I've got some excellent quality Whistles T shirts and the seam backed T shirts - but usually disappointed with their knitwear - great design but can look worn quickly ...

I think the problem with their knitwear is there is often a lot of viscose in it which just doesn't wash or wear well.

Although their cashmere is also poor quality.

It is a shame as used to be such a nice shop.

I don't even check them out online anymore. Their prices are completely ridiculous....

I buy the odd thing from them, but I hate the high round neck which seems to be on nearly everything they sell. And yy, expensive for what it is. Mind you, I think the same about Mint Velvet.

Agree that the seam back t-shirts are good. I've been trying to track down the grey tube skirt - have looked in three stores so far and no joy.

I bought a load of things in 2009-11 when Whistles had stopped making frumpy floral twinsets and still made their dresses from silk, but with interesting prints.

I don't even look these days, but still try to pick up Chie Mihara shoes after seeing them on the website.