Orvis

[Eric]

I worked at a expo for Orvis over the summer and prior to the job I had never heard of them. I did notice that they were pretty expensive and was able to pick up a nice cardigan for about 70% off. Their sweaters and a few of their more casual blazers impressed me, other than that nothing really caught my eye.

Is Orvis worth the buck? Is the quality on par with the prices?

Eric

 

[johnapril]

Orvis depresses me.

 

[Steve B.]

Orvis depresses me.

Huh???

 

[johnapril]

I am looking at this and getting totally depressed. Â This thing. Â This Orvis thing. http://img126.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img1...eal2fb18bd.jpg

 

[Steve B.]

I dunno- looks kinda warm and comfy...

Not sure I like the color.

Details are nice too. What's the price?

 

[shoreman1782]

Orvis is alright quality, not bad for the money, but the styling is... older. If you like the "sporting tradition" and its accompanying preppiness, or fly-fishing, Orvis is a good bet.
Their sportcoats etc. are v. traditionally American in cut, and so somewhat boxy, with single vents - I'm pretty sure everything's fused.
Their sporting clothes, etc. are what they are, and likely fine for that.
If you want embroidered corduroy pants or a madras blazer, probably the right place to go.

Their website sale section gets pretty cheap.

EDIT: johnapril, everyone's entitled to their own etc.

 

[Eric]

I am looking at this and getting totally depressed. Â This thing. Â This Orvis thing. http://img126.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img1...eal2fb18bd.jpg

I almost bought that very item, but my friend got to it first. You are entitled to your opinion, but that cardi is sweeet. Â I'm partial to seude elbow patches on casual blazers and they look great on this cardigan. Â Again, if my friend didn't find it first it would probably be one of my favorite cardigans. Eric

 

[johnapril]

Orvis is alright quality, not bad for the money, but the styling is... older. If you like the "sporting tradition" and its accompanying preppiness, or fly-fishing, Orvis is a good bet.
Their sportcoats etc. are v. traditionally American in cut, and so somewhat boxy, with single vents - I'm pretty sure everything's fused.
Their sporting clothes, etc. are what they are, and likely fine for that.
If you want embroidered corduroy pants or a madras blazer, probably the right place to go.

Their website sale section gets pretty cheap.

EDIT: johnapril, everyone's entitled to their own etc.

Yes, and therefore mine. Paradox too much for you?

 

[Eric]

I dunno- looks kinda warm and comfy...

Not sure I like the color.

Details are nice too. What's the price?

$150

Eric

 

[Horace]

I am looking at this and getting totally depressed. Â This thing. Â This Orvis thing. http://img126.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img126&image=36eal2fb18bd.jpg

I sort of like it myself. I've found most of their shirts and jackets to be of great quality. On ask andy there is a discussion of Orvi.