My Thoughts on GAMBETTES BOX: Are We Finally Seeing Quality Tights?

Like me, are you eagerly awaiting autumn to wear your lovely skirts and dresses with tights? If so, you'll surely understand the challenge of finding tights that are both attractive, comfortable, and durable for the winter season.

Just over a year ago, after having worn hundreds of pairs of tights in my life, I discovered the Gambettes box. This unique and incredibly convenient subscription allows you to receive two new pairs of tights every month delivered to your home. Of course, I have tested this box and I’ll share my thoughts on it with you!

What is Gambettes Box?

💖 I Loved It

• Never run out of tights again!
• The durability of the received tights,
• The selection: they are easy to match,
• The brand's commitments to ecology,
• The value for money,
• The option to pause the box during the summer.

❌ What I Liked Less

• The customer service response took a bit long for an enquiry,
• No beachwear (summer box) available in sizes beyond 42, even though the tights fit perfectly well for a size 46.

How does Gambette Box work?

Gambettes Box is a French subscription service that delivers two pairs of tights or beachwear (from June to August) directly to your home each month. It's a no-commitment subscription, which means you can cancel at any time. Delivery is free.

Are These Tights of Good Quality?

Having received several boxes, I found that most of the tights were of far superior quality to those available in supermarkets, for instance.

The tights from Gambettes Box are designed in Paris and manufactured in Italy, ensuring that customers receive a high-quality, durable product. The aim is to reduce the waste of countless pairs of tights each year.

What sizes does Gambettes Box offer?

Tights are available in sizes S to XL. Specifically, this corresponds to:

• A weight of between 40 and 100 kg,
• A height of between 1.50 m and 1.85 m.

To help you find the right size for you, here is the size reference chart from the Gambettes box:

Source: Gambettes Box website

How often will I receive my Gambette Box?

This is a monthly box. If you are subscribed, the date you receive your box depends on the delivery method:

• Via Colissimo: the box will be dispatched between the 27th of the previous month and the 2nd of the current month,
• Via Asendia: you will receive your tights in the first or second week of the current month.

What about tights in the summer? 🌞

Gambettes box has thought of everything and offers you a selection of beachwear from June to August.

What is it about?

The term beachwear literally means "beach clothing". This refers to outfits that are suitable for wearing in summer, during holidays. In the Gambette box, this includes items such as:

• light and colourful jumpsuits,
• short dresses in summer colours,
• swimwear,
• light skirts,
• sarongs, ...

Overview of the Beachwear from the Gambette Box for July 2022

How do Gambette Box summer outfits fit?

Here too, the sizes range from S to XL, which corresponds to clothing sizes from 8-10 to 14.

What if I don’t want beachwear in the summer?

In this case, it is possible to pause your box for this duration. This is particularly useful if, like me, the sizes available do not suit your body shape.

What commitments does Gambettes Box make?

Gambette Box is a French start-up that boldly showcases its values! This is particularly one of the factors that genuinely convinced me to try this subscription, beyond its practical aspects.

🔸 Materials that are good for health and the planet

The production of tights is not particularly eco-friendly. Often fragile and discarded quickly, and made from numerous chemicals, traditional tights have a high carbon footprint.

However, this is not a reason to stop wearing skirts or dresses, as Gambettes Box offers an alternative. The brand provides tights woven from leftover threads, thereby reducing waste. These are made from less polluting materials:

Source: Gambette Box website

🔸 In summer, sustainable and eco-friendly beachwear

The clothing available in the summer is also designed to have a minimal carbon footprint and to protect your health.

♻️ Cotton is 100% biodegradable and grown using organic farming methods. Its production uses ten times less water than conventional cotton.

🚿 The viscose used to make the rest of the garments uses 50% less water than traditional viscose. It is also recyclable and biodegradable. The forests managed for its production are sustainably sourced, and the producers are fairly compensated.

🚢 These materials arrive by ship rather than by plane, so their environmental impact is significantly lower.

🔸 Eco-Friendly Packaging

After conducting surveys, the brand discovered that a significant portion of what it sent to its subscribers was quickly discarded (the cardboard, the accompanying leaflet...). Consequently, it has taken steps to reduce the waste generated by its packaging.

🔸 The Fight Against Street Harassment

Finally, with the programme "Free your legs", Gambettes box is actively tackling street harassment, which affects nearly 80% of women. Their initiative is clever: in partnership with the "Stop Street Harassment" organisation, the brand has installed leg-height mirrors in Paris, Amsterdam, and Hamburg to encourage women to take photos of themselves and proudly show off their legs.

For every photo shared with the #freeyourlegs hashtag on social media, Gambettes Box has committed to donating £3 to the organisation Stop Street Harassment.

How to Subscribe?

The easiest way is to head directly to the Gambettes Box website. If the window doesn’t immediately show you a “Subscribe” button, you can find it in the menu on the left side of the page. Once you click on “Subscribe”, you will access a “Create Account” menu that will allow you to enter your details for registration. You will also need to provide your delivery and payment information.

👉 If you have ever subscribed to Gambettes Box, even if it was a long time ago, you can reuse your login details to sign in directly. 😉

Is the Gambettes Box Right for You?

This original box aims to be inclusive: it is accessible to a vast majority of women when it comes to tights, as it offers all sizes between 40 and 100 kilograms and heights from 1.50 metres to 1.85 metres.

Now let's move on to a short questionnaire:

• Do you wear skirts or dresses three times a week or more?
• Do you frequently snag your tights?
• Do you feel like you’re constantly buying tights?
• Do you find those sold in shops too plain and would you like a bit of originality in the patterns?
• Are you keen to buy solid and eco-friendly products?

👉 If, like me, you answered a big YES to several of these questions, I highly recommend you try Gambettes box! It's a subscription service that I've truly enjoyed, and it has transformed the way I dress on a daily basis!

Gambettes box for December 2021 in collaboration with the brand Louise Damas

What is the price of the Gambette Box?

Gambettes box offers you a single price: £16.50 per month, which includes:

• Tights or beachwear,
• Packaging,
• Shipping and delivery.

What are the available payment methods? 💳

You can pay using credit card, Visa, or MasterCard.

Student? You’re eligible for a promotional rate on the Gambettes box! 🤑

If you are a student, Gambettes Box is offering you a special deal. In exchange for a three-month commitment, you can enjoy 30% off your first box.

To obtain this discount, simply log in to the Gambettes box website, then scroll down to the menu at the bottom of the page and click on "Student Offer". You will then be directed to a page that explains how to proceed in detail.

Want to know more ➕? Discover the "Extras" programme!

Gambettes Box offers you a premium subscription with its "Extras" package. By subscribing through your account, you will benefit from:

• The early delivery of Gambette boxes with the quicker Colissimo service,
• The inclusion of luxury products in your box several times a year,
• Access to exclusive offers from partner brands.

💲 This subscription costs £4.90 per month. If you're interested, don't hesitate: it’s commitment-free, and you can unsubscribe at any time while remaining subscribed to the Gambettes box.

What does a Gambettes box parcel look like?

Would you like to know what to expect before placing an order? I completely understand! To help you determine if the Gambette box is right for you, I invite you to explore the highlights I've selected for you.

The Classic Gambettes Box, with Tights

This is the box you will receive between September and May, containing two pairs of tights.

As seen in this video, these are mostly original tights that are easy to match with a variety of outfits. If you are looking for brightly coloured tights, this box may not be the right choice for you.

The Summer Gambettes Box, featuring beachwear

From June to August, you can look forward to summer pieces.

The August 2022 Gambettes box, which you can see above, featured a lovely colourful playsuit.

Above, you can see a glimpse of the June and July 2022 double box, which included a little green dress and a blue sarong skirt.

Can I give a Gambettes Box gift card? 🎁

Do you think this box would delight someone in your circle? In the following lines, I'll explain how to make it a fantastic gift.

How to Gift a Gambette Box?

It's straightforward: simply visit the "Gambettes box" website and click on "Give as a gift" in the menu at the top left.

You then have the choice of a 3-month or 6-month gift card:

🤑 The 6-month offer is truly appealing as it provides you with a 11% discount off the regular subscription price.

How to activate a Gambettes Box gift card?

You’ve received a gift card and are wondering how to receive your Gambette box? Are you planning to gift one and would like to know what instructions to give the lucky recipient?

It's very straightforward: once the gift voucher is purchased, the person giving the Gambette box will receive a printable card via email with a unique activation code.

Once you have this code, the recipient simply needs to visit the website, navigate to the "Gift It" section, and scroll down to the bottom of the page until they see this button appear:

Next, simply click on "Activate my gift" and follow the instructions!

📅 Once you receive your gift, you have one year to take this step. Unfortunately, if you don’t, the card will expire and will no longer be usable!

Who should you give a Gambettes Box gift card to?

The Gambettes Box gift card is a fantastic idea for:

• a friend who wears a lot of skirts or dresses,
• a student who doesn't have an unlimited shopping budget,
• a lover of ethical fashion who wants to shop responsibly,
• a young girl or teenager who never quite knows what to wear...

👉 Having tried the Gambette box, I must say that every time I’ve mentioned it, I have received numerous positive comments from those around me. This subscription service has piqued the curiosity of many of my friends: I truly believe it makes for a lovely gift!

Discover the reviews from Gambettes Box subscribers: is it really as good as it seems?

Reading customer reviews is generally a good way to find out if the product you want to order meets your expectations. In the case of a subscription service like Gambettes box, it also helps to determine if the service is of good quality.

To save you time, I’ve carried out this research myself and I’ll summarise what I found.

The Feedback from Gambettes Box Influencers

To promote their subscription box, the Gambettes team enlisted the help of influencers who tested the tights. Here is, for example, Fanny-B's review of the recycled tights from the Gambettes box:

Here is also the feedback from Diane Kari:

👉 To discover more profiles and reviews from influencers, head over to this page!

About Trustpilot

As of today, Gambettes Box has 219 reviews on Trustpilot, which already gives a good impression of the quality of their service. The average rating of these reviews is 4.3 / 5, which is classified as "Excellent" on the site. This is very encouraging!

Source: Trustpilot.com

💚 Gambettes Box customers loved:

• The concept of the box,
• The uniqueness of the tights,
• Their durability,
• The brand's ecological commitments,
• The effectiveness of customer service for many of them.

Example of a positive Trustpilot review for Gambettes box

❌ Things they didn't like:

• Sometimes, there are sheer tights that are not as durable as others,
• Summer clothing that is less quality than tights,
• The "Extras" programme is disappointing for some customers.

Example of a mixed Trustpilot review on the Gambette box

On Facebook

You can also find reviews of Gambettes Box on the brand's Facebook page. The average rating is 2 / 5, based on a total of 324 reviews. This rating is an average calculated from the recommendations. While this average may seem low, recently, many very positive reviews have been published. This contrasts with the average and suggests an improvement in service and greater overall customer satisfaction.

A recent review left on Facebook

Reviews praise the quality of the products and their uniqueness. Those who are dissatisfied generally feel this way because customer service took a while to respond, or because they occasionally received a less durable pair of tights in a box.

About Igraal

There are only 13 reviews on Igraal, but they are all verified and have a perfect 5-star rating:

Source: Igraal.com

🤑 If you have an Igraal account, you can receive a £3 credit to your account upon registration.

On Igraal, customers also praise the quality of the tights, as well as the simplicity of the website and the ease of ordering. There are also customers who give a positive review of the gift card service:

Source: Igraal.com - Dedicated page for Gambettes box

Gambettes Box on Social Media

Like most subscription boxes, you can keep up with Gambettes' latest news on social media:

• Facebook,
• Instagram.

👉 To explore the posts and testimonials from our subscribers, feel free to follow #freegambettes and #gambettesbox!

Source: #gambettesbox on Instagram (@les_ootd_de_lili, @elo_die.vlch, @eninad42)

Is Gambettes Box a scam?

Gambettes Box is a subscription box published by the French company My Little Paris, which also owns My Little Box. This startup has been around since 2008 and launched the tights box in 2012. Since then, it has enjoyed considerable success, with nearly 60,000 subscribers in 2020 and even more today.

This is a reliable French company based in Paris:

Profile of My Little Paris (the company behind My Little Box) on the Société.com directory

The team consists of 9 women who are dedicated to satisfying their subscribers. The customer service can be reached by phone, although some customers have complained in reviews about the difficulty of getting through to someone. However, it is also possible to send a message via the contact form on the website or to send an email.

You can also ask a question via social media or leave a review on Trustpilot. The Gambettes Box team regularly responds to these, particularly to provide assistance in case of issues.

✅ The Gambettes Box is a reliable subscription service, run by a reputable company. Feel free to place an order: as it’s commitment-free, there’s absolutely no risk! 😉

My Verdict on the Gambettes Box ⭐⭐⭐⭐

As a genuine fan of dresses and skirts, I didn't hesitate for long when I heard about the concept offered by Gambettes Box. Every winter, I buy quite a few pairs of tights, either from supermarkets or clothing stores. And I wear them quite a lot!

I found the subscription process very straightforward. I appreciated that there was only one price and no commitment involved: this makes the subscription very simple and convenient.

My First Gambettes Box - September 2021

As for the quality, I am truly pleased with most of the tights I have received. Some of the finer models (20 denier weave) do tend to snag a bit quickly at times, but that is to be expected with such delicate tights.

In the end, for £16.50, I often get two pairs of tights that last me for several months and are truly unique. The brand's commitment to environmental sustainability has also convinced me, and I'm really pleased to make a positive impact on the planet by ordering fewer tights!

Gambettes box - January 2022

The only item I am less satisfied with is the summer offer of the box, featuring beachwear. As I wear a size 18, the clothes that are sent do not fit me properly. In fact, the maximum size is a 14 (or a small 16)!

I tried to contact Gambettes box to see if it was possible to get a larger size. It took me some time (over a week) to receive a kind but negative response. What a shame! As a result, I will have to put my box on hold for the summer... Fortunately, that option is available!

The artistic patterns of one of the pairs of tights from the Gambettes box for September 2022 💕

Source: Gambettes Box Website

✅ In summary, I highly recommend the Gambettes box for its incredibly practical and unique features. The tights are easy to match with everyday outfits, durable, and ethically made. The summer beachwear collection looks lovely, but unfortunately, it is only available up to size 42-44, which is quite disappointing.

Gambette Box FAQ: I’m here to answer YOUR questions!

👉 To conclude this experience report, I would like to offer a brief "Frequently Asked Questions" section to address any queries you may have about Le Closet. If you still can’t find the answer to your question, please feel free to ask in the comments so I can address it and update this article! 😉

Where do Gambettes Box tights come from?

The tights from Gambettes Box are designed in France and crafted in Italy, in a artisanal workshop.

Source: Gambettes Box website

How to Get a Discount Code for Gambettes Box?

Would you like to take advantage of a discount? There are several options available to you:

• Have a sponsor with Gambettes box to enjoy £3 off your first order. To do this, she must log into her account, go to the "Sponsorship" section, and provide you with her code.
• Claim the 30% discount you are entitled to for your first box as a student, as indicated in the section dedicated to the box pricing earlier in this article.
• Use the Igraal cashback service to receive £3 in cashback upon signing up (this can be combined with other offers).

How to get in touch with Gambettes Box?

Gambettes Box is theoretically unavailable by phone for customer service, although this number can be found in the legal notices: 📞 01 84 25 98 68, available from Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm.

You can also send an email to the following address: 📧contact@gambettesbox.fr.

Finally, you can use the contact form available directly on the site or by clicking on this link.

How to Cancel Your Gambette Box?

Fancy pausing your subscription for the summer? Perhaps you'd like to take a break for a few months, or even cancel it altogether?

How to unsubscribe from Gambette Box?

To do this, simply log into your customer account. Then, go to the "MY ORDERS" section. You will see a page displayed, which will include your delivery address. Below that, there will be a button that says "UNSUBSCRIBE". Just click on it.

📅 You must complete this procedure by the 20th of the month prior to the month of the box you do not wish to receive.

How to pause your Gambettes box?

Simply unsubscribe as described above. Then, when you wish to resubscribe, you just need to log back into your account using your credentials and restart your subscription very easily. It only takes a few minutes!

👉 As far as I'm concerned, this is the technique I use to avoid receiving beachwear (which suits me less) in the summer. 😉

I hope my review of the Gambettes box has answered your questions and inspired you to try this lovely subscription box that I adore. Already a subscriber? Share your thoughts with me just below! ⬇⬇⬇ 😉