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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Lisa on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-290170 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:39:32 +0000 Lisa 290170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kellygirl-I'll be posting my new loot shortly. Scarlet and Deb-Thanks! AJ-I hope to be satiated enough to last SYC in Feb now. :) Rae-My local store was still transitioning their items. Two pieces I ordered because they did not get them in yet and I did not want to extend breaking SYC into a second day. Auburn-What a fun striped dress! Auburn on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289992 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:09:55 +0000 Auburn 289992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Found the dress via Google: <a href="http://resources.shopstyle.com/sim/a7/1a/a71a62f594bcebc42af7ec434bf0a153/ann-taylor-dresses-knit-striped-dress.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://resources.shopstyle.com.....-dress.jpg</a> Auburn on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289990 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:08:12 +0000 Auburn 289990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just went on Friday because I'm on the hunt for fun and functional blazers, and though I didn't make a purchase, think I'm going to have to go back for this cute blue and white striped dress with cap sleeves. Perfect for running errands on weekends with flats and can be dressed up with a sweater/jacket and heels for work! I don't see it online so will have to post a picture once I've purchased and styled it! rae on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289976 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:34:21 +0000 rae 289976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm glad you found so many things you liked! I popped into my local store, and I don't think they got the new items in yet... it was nothing but neutrals and literally one red scarf. Can't wait to see 'em on! AJ on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289948 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:44:42 +0000 AJ 289948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You got some great stuff! Looking forward to seeing your outfits! I need to still get to Express and now I need to add AT to my next shopping excursion. Thanks for the review. Maybe this new loot will make SYC in Feb easier. : ) Deb on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289217 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:40:54 +0000 Deb 289217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This has been such a great read! I so appreciated your descriptions and analyses - good stuff! You must have had fun ... certainly picked up some great pieces. Scarlet on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289209 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:28:44 +0000 Scarlet 289209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are great picks, Lisa. Good thing there is no AT by me or I would be so tempted. kellygirl on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289206 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:22:56 +0000 kellygirl 289206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can't wait for the fashion show! Let's see if you can lure me into AT. I haven't been there in ages. Lisa on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-289169 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:04:00 +0000 Lisa 289169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kappy-Top twins, how fun! Taylor-Thanks! I took longer than usual when shopping this time, I wanted to make sure I was picking the right colors, materials and sizes. I didn't just grab and go which is my usual shopping style. April-Yes, SYC is not going great, but I am learning a lot anyway and have been purging my closet and trying to make smarter less impulsive decisions even if I didn't hold off shopping for the entire month. Don't forget to let us know how you make out at AT! Debbiek-Thanks for taking a look! Hope the top works out for you. Angie-Hugging back! There were some nice stripes in the store but I do not see them online yet and they do not have their full size selection in the stores yet. Apparently they are getting a lot of shipments the next few weeks. I can't wait to wear these new pieces, if it would only warm up a tiny bit. Angie on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-288956 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:10:30 +0000 Angie 288956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hugging you, Lisa! Thanks for the great report and I can't wait to see you in your stash. I'm glad you got a snow break too. They've also got a great assortment of stripes and nautical stuff in at the moment that's looking very Coco Chanel. Loving it Debbie on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-288949 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:52:26 +0000 Debbie 288949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love your haul. Can't wait to see everything on you. I tried top b on today. I like it but didn't buy it. I think I'm going to go try again tomorrow. Their stuff is fabulous right now. April on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-288937 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:25:53 +0000 April 288937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, SYC -- pfffffft. I love your reviews of all these pieces! I got that cowl-neck sweater (j) and it is problematic. First off, it had that musty smell that wool sometimes has. I thought I could eliminate it by hand-washing, but no. Second, the cowl is awkward and doesn't drape nicely. Even if the color is to die for (I think it's the delicious "smudgy plum"), I can't see making this one work. I LOVE your animal print top. Gorgeous. I may have to stop by AT tomorrow... taylor on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-288882 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:51:21 +0000 taylor 288882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, fabulous Lisa!! I love your picks and all the right colors for you, well done! Can not wait until you show the goodies in action! Kappy on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-288878 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:47:35 +0000 Kappy 288878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just bought the top in #1 too. Such a pretty color! Lisa on "Horrible at SYC, Ann Taylor Finds and Misses" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/horrible-at-syc-ann-taylor-finds-and-misses#post-288873 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:40:53 +0000 Lisa 288873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi, Well I can't SYC if I keep going to the mall. But I couldn't resist checking out Ann Taylor after Angie's praise <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/has-anyone-been-to-ann-taylor-lately">here</a> and then Sarah's praise <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-rumors-about-ann-taylor-are-true#post-288821">here.</a> Especially knowing I need some layering pieces for spring summer. And I am so sick of the snow already, I needed cheering up. (and yes on my way home it was snowing, again!) It's too dark to take photos right now so here are some links. I was drooling in the store, the materials are great, the colors very flattering and the animal prints are divine! It is very true, the website does NOT do these pieces justice. I was fitting in my standard size for the bulk of their tops. So my haul was: 1-This top in a gorgeous animal print <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30084&N=1200100&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=4559&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_4559&loc=TN&defaultColor=Eclipse&defaultSizeType=Regular">here</a>. What I really like, the draping is very kind to the midsection. 2-And then the <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30089&defaultColorNameFromCrosell=Petrol">same top</a> but in a solid (putty) as a layering piece. 3-This <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=29678&N=1200005&categoryId=183&pCategoryId=3939&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_183&Nty=1&No=14&loc=TN&defaultColor=Winter%20White&defaultSizeType=Regular">dotted top</a> which I really like because it's not a knit and it's machine washable. 4-This <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30241&N=1200003&categoryId=2459&pCategoryId=3939&gridSize=sm&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_2459&Nty=1&No=32&loc=TN&defaultColor=Eclipse&defaultSizeType=Regular">wrap in wet stucco</a>. 5-I needed a new pair of jeans to tuck with boots since I am wearing boots almost everyday with our weather at the moment, <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=27982&N=0&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=modern+slim&Nty=1&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&found=18&defaultSizeType=Petite">and I hope to wear them with heels</a> come spring. I have not tried their jeans before so I hope they hold up well without stretching. 6-I got side tracked by the sale section and I do not see the color online, but it's a lighter, more purple blue than the <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=29416&N=1200006&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=181&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_181&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Deep%20Ocean&defaultSizeType=Regular">navy shown here</a>. Another top the color is called smudgy plum. 7-I do not see the <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=32979&viewAll=true&Ns=SALE_SEQUENCE_NO&categoryId=3944&Nr=AND%28CAT_SALE_FLAG:Y%29&loc=SLP&N=1200040&No=0&gridSize=sm&defaultColor=Dark%20Navy&defaultSizeType=Petite">non petite version</a> of this in navy online, but they did have this in the store. If there are items you are eyeballing and you have a similar fit to me, these are items I liked but did not fit me well. a-This <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=29088&N=1200100&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=4559&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_4559&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Rosebud&defaultSizeType=Regular">top has shoulder pads in it,</a> and I looked like a line backer, but I am already broad. b-This <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30525&N=1200003&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=2459&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_2459&loc=TN&defaultColor=Petrol&defaultSizeType=Regular">top is very pretty</a> but the front draping, was too much for my chest, perhaps a bustier gal can fill it out better? (I'm a 32C if that helps) Or maybe I just don't care for this style draping on a top. c-This material was <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30244&N=1200003&categoryId=2459&pCategoryId=3939&gridSize=sm&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_2459&Nty=1&No=32&loc=TN&defaultColor=Driftwood&defaultSizeType=Regular">not soft enough</a> for my taste. d-I like the wrap idea a LOT, and the material is nice and thick not sheer. But this was <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=29358&N=1200005&categoryId=183&pCategoryId=3939&gridSize=sm&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_183&Nty=1&No=32&loc=TN&defaultColor=White&defaultSizeType=Regular">too short and too tight, even two sizes up</a> yet the lady next to me, was tiny, tiny petite and it looked FAB on her. e-This dress would need a cami. Which is fine, but <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30718&N=1200007&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=180&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_180&loc=TN&No=0&gridSize=sm&defaultColor=Black&defaultSizeType=Regular">clung to every bulge</a>. f-I would love a non pair of blue jean, jeans since I wear jeans everyday. These were so close to fitting well, but did not pass my sit down test (I sat and too much bum showed). A <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=28996&N=1200012&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=685&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_685&loc=TN&defaultColor=Gravel&defaultSizeType=Regular">shame</a> really. g-I did not try <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30309&N=1200005&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=183&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_183&loc=TN&defaultColor=Black&defaultSizeType=Regular">this top on,</a> since I already had an animal print but in person, it is delicious! So is the <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30021&N=1200007&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=180&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_180&loc=TN&defaultColor=Black&defaultSizeType=Regular">dress version</a>. h-This cardigan <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=32749&N=1200006+1500006&categoryId=181&pCategoryId=3939&Ne=1500001&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_181&Nty=1&loc=TN&colorFamily=Purple&defaultColor=Smudgy%20Plum&defaultSizeType=Regular">I would have needed a size up</a> if I had liked the crew neckline. i-This top is very <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30107&N=1200003&categoryId=2459&pCategoryId=3939&gridSize=sm&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_2459&Nty=1&No=32&loc=TN&defaultColor=Wet%20Stucco&defaultSizeType=Regular">cute but I would have needed</a> one size up. j-This sweater is really nice <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=29092&Nr=AND%28CAT_SALE_FLAG:Y%29&N=1200042&pCategoryId=3944&categoryId=419&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_419&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Dawn%20Heather&defaultSizeType=Regular">except even the SA</a> said they have been baffled by the low unflattering neckline. Yes I will try to stay away from the stores to restart SYC in Feb.