https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:29:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479924 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 02:24:32 +0000 Karie 1479924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loft and I have re-kindled our love affair. We were on the outs for a few years (quality, style, etc.), but we're back on track now.&nbsp;<br />Talbots was always a complete pass over for me but I'm starting to give them a second look. They've had some pretty and colorful things lately.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479854 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:24:52 +0000 Angie 1479854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAH. This thread made me laugh - and was interesting too.&nbsp;</p> <p>No breakups my side. I am an equal opportunity shopper - and go where my wardrobe plan, budget and instinct takes me. BR this year &nbsp;- thanks to its new design team - has been AMAZING.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479739 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:34:51 +0000 Susie 1479739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just last weekend I was at the mall and noticed that the AT store had closed. I've never really been a fan so it isn't a big loss for me. </p> <p>On the Idea of things looking " too old" now that we are older, I had the same experience with Chicos. Years ago I shopped there but then moved away when their styles got more matronly looking, with gaudy patterns and too much blingy detail. Yet this spring I bought several pieces from their Black Label line, all in solid colors and a more streamlined style. So I was glad I re-visited a store I had sworn off of. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479709 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:08:45 +0000 Anonymous 1479709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Peri --&nbsp;</b>made an interesting comment about Talbots. &nbsp;</p> <p>She said that as she has gotten older, her interest in in Talbots has waned. &nbsp;Her comment jumped out at me because I feel the same way about Talbots. &nbsp;Their clothes read OLD to me, yet five or six years ago I dressed head-to-toe in Talbots. &nbsp;And I thought I looked great at the time. Funny how that happens. &nbsp;I would like to credit youlookfab.com for teaching me to be more discerning. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479690 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:59:22 +0000 Vicki 1479690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann and I never really connected, although we tried a few times! I really wanted to make it work. I do hope your work things out, if that's what you want.<br /> Oddly, Talbots has turned my head a few times this past year, but it may just be a momentary fling.<br /> We'll see.</p> <p>J. Crew and Banana Republic are still on solid ground. But, one never knows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479653 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:22:01 +0000 Kirstjen 1479653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never been an Ann Taylor customer. &nbsp;I have broken it off with the following: Old Navy &nbsp;(quality), Target (quality), Macys (store is always a mess, doors don't close on the fitting rooms), Eddie Bauer (maybe I've become more feminine?), Lands End. &nbsp;There are probably more, but I can't think of them at present.</p> <p>I spend most of my $$ at Nordstrom, some at Bloomingdales &amp; Boden &amp; a lot at less "mass market" shops. &nbsp;I'll probably buy my next handbag from here. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.traceytanner.com/products/Casey-Small.html">http://www.traceytanner.com/pr.....Small.html</a><br />Virtually all of my jewelry and many scarves come from art shows &amp; galleries or things I find when I travel. &nbsp;Neither of them take up much space in the suitcase, so they make excellent souvenirs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479618 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:39:03 +0000 cobalt 1479618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear, I have enough retail break-ups to fill a Taylor<br /> Swift album.</p> <p>&nbsp;I had a long-term relationship with Ann in the 1990s and<br /> early 2000s, when she had such wonderful wools, silks, and suiting. But as her quality waned, so did my interest,<br /> and after her sizing overhaul in the mid-2000s, we just weren’t a fit anymore.</p> <p>I rebounded with Banana, just as her (his?) synthetic addiction<br /> began. Eventually (and many $$$ later) I<br /> worked up the courage to walk away. &nbsp;I still have the occasional cheap, tawdry<br /> fling with BR Factory.</p> <p>For a while Limited and I were friends wih benefits, but I<br /> just wasn’t curvy enough to suit her needs (or to fill out her suits).</p> <p>A torrid affair with J Crew followed. But lately, given his inconsistent sizing and<br /> quality, I’m just not that into him.</p> <p>I’ve had some delightful dalliances with Madewell and<br /> Everlane recently, so perhaps one of those will be “The One” (or at least The<br /> Next). And if not, I might start<br /> flirting with Cuyana or COS . . . .</p> <p>Fun thread! </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479577 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:42:42 +0000 Keturah 1479577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J. Crew and me broke up years ago. Which is sad, because I used to love him so! But we just don't mesh anymore for many reasons - prices, colors, styles. Occasionally we meet-up, usually at weddings or special events, and J is kind to me. (Let me tell you about my free $200 J. Crew bridesmaid dress sometime!) &nbsp;But mostly, life has moved on for us both.</p> <div>Anthro and I are back-and-forth. I need more Don Draper and less Coachella Hipster, if ya know what I mean. But I keep trying, hoping it will all change.&nbsp; </p> <p>Which is funny because my new crush is totally American Eagle. (I've purchased more from AE this 3 months than I wish to admit!) We often do mornings together for coffee and a leisurely stroll. Sometimes we hang out in the evenings. The colors,the casual vibe... I have sand in my hair and stars in my eyes when I'm with AE. It's like my new BFF is this twenty-something California girl in sandals and boho tops, and I'm her older sister and we both think the other is cool even though we're different from each other.&nbsp;</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks/page/2#post-1479567 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:29:30 +0000 kkards 1479567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann and i used to be BFF's, then i started hanging out with her little sister, Loft, and the 3 of us had a lot of fun. then she started changing, and i was hanging with her sister more. but now, we meet every so often to catch up, but its really a shallow relationship. same with her sister, Loft. not sure if they changed or i did, but the results are still the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479553 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:13:59 +0000 columbine(erin) 1479553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the outs with LE. They seem to be making all the sizes larger and I'm getting sized out. On the other hand I've never bought from the Loft before and really like my maternity sea foam green sweater I just got. I usually like Eddie Bauer and haven't bought anything from them for 2 or 3 years now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479539 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:55:42 +0000 unfrumped 1479539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will say, kinda sorta.<br />The AT store here closed. And I actually bought a lot of my items right there, occasional full price, mostly "40% off" and also from the sale racks.<br />And admittedly tried some things on for size or to go yay/nay since nothing is as is seems. Then, I could get free shipping for a large enough order and return for free, or, pay just the one shipping.<br />So, now I have to pay shipping back, making me very cheapo and not eager to order just one item.<br />Plus, they still do very maddening sales, one day it's tops, another pants, suiting almost always not included, then it is for just one day, you know the drill. And no price adjustments because those % off things are not actual "sale prices", they are special offers.<br />However, they are still a source of curvy pants and of pencil skirts so I have done a few orders since store closing.<br />I'm with you on the colors,though. I'm feeling more colorful and to me they are ever more neutral, or this year it's more of an orangey red and coral, not any cool pinks, orchids, or a revival of my great AT neutral, the "moonbeam" or mauvy-blush color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479536 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:52:34 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1479536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes - J. Crew too - I did buy a winter coat on clearance (I do that almost every spring), but the last several catalogs have not tempted me in the least.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479462 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:23:06 +0000 Anonymous 1479462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit - if you see this - I'm also curious about Anthro's policies and politics. &nbsp;I would be very interested in hearing more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479453 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:46:44 +0000 Daria 1479453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same relationship with Lands End as one of the previous posters mentioned - get lured by all the pretty colors, but the clothes are simply not flattering on me for some reason. I still occasionally buy basic tees though. Same story with LLBean.<br />Used to be a Zara shopper. Then the collection didn't "talk" to me at all for a few years. I might return though!<br />Discount retailers in general - used to be a fairly successful Winners shopper when living in Canada. Now all the choices seem overwhelming and I no longer have patience to sift through the merchandise.<br />Great topic Thistle, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479451 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:40:51 +0000 Gail 1479451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that I am a flirt. I have bought from &nbsp;all those stores but do not have a lasting relationship with any lol!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479410 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:30:44 +0000 Summer 1479410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not familiar with Ann Taylor, Thistle, but isn't it frustrating when these break-ups happen? &nbsp;<br />I've left a few brands/stores behind lately, but more because of my own style-shifts rather than theirs. &nbsp;Luckily, I have found others to replace them that seem to chime with me more.<br />On a similar note, I find it really annoying when a store or brand that I love suddenly disappears from the face of the Earth. &nbsp;That seems to be the story of my life!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479404 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:07:48 +0000 Louise 1479404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain. I broke up with M&amp;S after a 10 year love affair. At one point pretty much my entire wardrobe was from there right from underwear to coats but over the last few years their quality and fit had hit rock bottom. The straw that broke the camels back was when I washed an M&amp;S t that was £12 and a PRIMARK one that was £4 and the M&amp;S one twisted at the seams!! I have begun new love affairs with BHS, H&amp;M and New Look x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479345 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 03:54:22 +0000 Jaime 1479345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had to say no to long distance relationships, although I do still pal around with asos sometimes (free international delivery and returns, no minimum order). Zara and I remain BFFs although I haven't seen a lot of her lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479331 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 03:09:59 +0000 jackiec 1479331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm embarrassed to say this but I broke up with the clothes section at Costco. Years ago. Ah well we have a fling now and again that's fun (looking at you Hudson moto jeans). But we usually pass each other without looking into each other's eyes now... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479326 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 02:46:11 +0000 Marley 1479326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious about Anthropologie? &nbsp;What are their policies/practices StaysFit? &nbsp;(I don't shop there because their clothes just aren't my style - but perhaps there's even a better reason to not shop there and I just don't know about it!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479325 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 02:42:46 +0000 Marley 1479325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I broke up with Express several years ago after one too many of their knit tops either pilled or got terribly snagged just by me basically putting them on my body. &nbsp;I moved on and haven't given them another thought since! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479321 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 02:24:40 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1479321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too, Thistle - Ann and I are on a break. I found some things I love over the winter - casual pants and jeans, sweaters, a skirt. But nothing even appeals to me in the spring collection. I'm not finding much at Banana lately either and my wardrobe has been primarily from those two stores for the past several years. LOFT and Nordstrom are getting all of my money lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479295 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:48:10 +0000 DonnaF 1479295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too many reports of poor quality by YLFers scared me off AT and Loft so we've never had much of a relationship.&nbsp; Back in the day, Lands End and I were pretty hot'n'heavy and I still get charmed by the catalogs.&nbsp; All those pretty colors.&nbsp; But then I realized that the LE cuts made me look frumpy and dumpy so I stopped ordering.</p> <p>Despite a high rate of returns, my romance with Nordies still continues, especially when those 40% off purchases become 60%+ off like a half dozen things I've bought in the past couple of months.&nbsp; I swear, they mark stuff down again just when I'm considering a return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479262 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:30:47 +0000 Staysfit 1479262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I broke up with Anthropology when my DD was in HS, maybe 4 years ago? This was mostly because as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist I want to only support businesses that fully accept all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual or gender identity, etc. I was also disappointed with the quality of the merchandise. So, partly political, partly quality, but it is definitely a breakup. </p> <p>No new breakups this year although I used to make purchases from BR and I haven't had any luck there for almost a year now. Maybe that's a breakup too. I love their sister company, Athleta. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479246 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:58:51 +0000 lisaflex 1479246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>at loft and i- broke up years ago never to even think of getting back together</p> <p>ann and i, well, not so much goin on lately</p> <p>marshalls/tj maxx for clothing - shoes is a different story as are handbags and home stuff. clothing was too much of a hassle with being irregular and not marked, etc....</p> <p>famous footwear and i are on the rocks - selection not so good. still love affair with dsw though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479243 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:57:06 +0000 Kari 1479243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann, Loft, and Banana Republic are all my "on a break" store relationship status list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479242 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:53:55 +0000 ma342 1479242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the last four pairs of pants I bought from AT, two had misaligned back pockets and had to be exchanged/returned. They were not the same pants style, either, which indicates a larger quality control problem.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've bought work clothes from them for years because they tend to work well for my hourglassy shape, but I'll be taking a break for now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479240 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:52:58 +0000 retailgirl 1479240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a classic dresser and talbots is always on my radar, some seasons more than others. Brook Brothers is my favorite now, nice quality but a little more pricey. Lauren Ralph Lauren is also a fave that goes back and forth for me. I love the look, ( on-line ) of the women's Polo line but haven't seen it in person. Given my taste and my figure type, rectangle, J Crew should be on my list but I'm not a big fan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479238 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:49:35 +0000 Carole 1479238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was really into AT for awhile and now everything is just a little too classic or feminine for my taste right now. And the t's and tops are a tad too short:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ann-i-are-on-the-rocks#post-1479232 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:40:53 +0000 Nebraskim 1479232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was in Talbots today and if I hit the lottery, the store is coming home with me. I am loving the fit and flare dresses they are showing, their colorways this spring and their general fit right now. Alas, because I no longer work from an office, I have no reason to wear cute or pretty clothing any more. I did pick up a gray denim skirt that I sense will be this season's workhorse for me. </p>