https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1546149 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:54:05 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1546149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too, Thistle.&nbsp; I used to buy about 80% of my work wardrobe from AT, now all my money is going to Nordstrom,&nbsp;LOFT and Banana Republic.&nbsp; I was in the actual store a couple weeks ago and did not even see anything I wanted to try on.&nbsp; It's just so dull to me - I used to like the non-suit jackets and skirts with interesting details.&nbsp; Last winter, I loved the casual pants they were offering in velvet, corduroy and denim (olive and toffee - yay) and picked up some sweaters but spring and summer was a big disappointment for me.&nbsp; However, I've had the same thing happen with BR in the past - a couple seasons of nothing great and then they were back again to my taste so you never know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1546044 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:38:20 +0000 cinnamon fern 1546044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've also been buying stuff at Loft but not AT the last year or two - I like the look better, and it's&nbsp;<i>exactly&nbsp;</i>the same fit. &nbsp;Quality is a little hit-or-miss, though - and sweaters are a lot of the misses.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1545814 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 04:49:54 +0000 elpgal 1545814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I picked up a Burgundy silk shirt from there but everything else in the store was blah. Same silhouettes and boring colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1545647 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 23:50:00 +0000 Thistle 1545647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I JUST got the new Talbots catalogue.&nbsp; Planning a little sit down with it tonight when DD2 can't tear it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1545609 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:53:09 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1545609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, Thistle. I've seen some things online that look OK, but not enough to want to do the order/return dance. And the local stores - yikes. For a change of pace, I've been finding a lot more at Loft and almost nothing at AT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1545590 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:23:27 +0000 unfrumped 1545590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I was not very taken with summer items either. I got this navy linen sweater because it is a good weight, drape and not see-through, and goes with a lot of bottoms, though only JFE for color and not a high neckline (though no cami required).<br />Even fall so far is not sending me yet. That's good though!</p> <p>OTOH, apropos your "so much for waiting" I am liking a lot of sweaters in Garnet Hill but have not struck as their shipping is outrageous, it is more and more with higher order, and I'm not sure of what sizes--wishing it were Nordie's--and know that the quality is uneven at best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1545583 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:15:43 +0000 deb 1545583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, have you seen the new Talbot's catalogue? I thought of you when I looked through it. Ann never fit me well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1545569 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:46:45 +0000 Aquamarine 1545569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you share what you liked about the old Ann and what you dislike about the new Ann? I hadn't shopped there in years (not my lifestyle) but this summer purchased two dresses that I absolutely love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-the-old-ann#post-1545565 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:39:06 +0000 Thistle 1545565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is cool here already (high of 64F today), and as I brought out a 2 year old Ann Taylor top, I was reminded how lovely and flattering on me they are. There's a reason why she had a decent number of my tops as they were fashionable, usually well made, and flattering.</p> <p>I was super disappointed with both the spring and summer offerings. Here's hoping the "old" Ann comes back this fall!</p>