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Joe Browns clothing - any good

I had a Joe Brown's catalogue in a magazine. There are some lovely clothes in it but it seems quite expensive. Before I splash the cash, I'd appreciate any experiences. Good? Bad? Indifferent? What's the quality like?

Thanks.

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  • tara747
    tara747 Posts: 10,238 Forumite
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    Was it in Red? I looked at the catalogue too, not impressed, it all looks very crinkly and poor quality!!
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  • geri1965_2
    geri1965_2 Posts: 8,736 Forumite
    I've only ever ordered a hat - supposedly "one size" but it was very tight on me, and my head is only average sized!
  • The tops I ordered were rather poor quality for the price, I thought. I don't intend to order anything else from the catalogue in future
  • geri1965_2
    geri1965_2 Posts: 8,736 Forumite
    I've also noticed that their gifts/accessories are two or three times the amount I could buy them for in shops!
  • wifeforlife
    wifeforlife Posts: 2,735 Forumite
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    I order Joe Browns stuff from simplybe and I like the style. The quality I would say is fair although you could get better quality stuff cheaper on the high street.

    The sizes are small so I would advise getting the next size up everytime

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  • Februarycat
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    I ordered a couple of tops and a dress in the Summer, they were very pretty but I do find their sizing varies, some items I needed a 10 some a 12.
  • cinzano
    cinzano Posts: 165 Forumite
    I have ordered quite a few tops for myself and t shirts for my OH as well as a coat last year. I found the quality and sizing on a par to Dorothy Perkins and have been very pleased with the clothes.
  • iceicebaby
    iceicebaby Posts: 3,633 Forumite
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    The quality is on a par with the high street but the prices are a little more expensive. I only tend to buy if it's on sale
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  • violetta
    violetta Posts: 2,625 Forumite
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    I agree about the sizing issues - out of four things I ordered last year, only one actually fit well, and the others were all of a skimpy (or strangely shaped) cut.
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