I really like Ann Taylor clothing, it's one of the only places I've found skirts that I really really like (but I'm picky about skirts that aren't denim). I LOVE the shirt dress I got from the Loft as well, although, I was less impressed with their selection than with Ann Taylor's. My only issue with the two stores is that they get into these color funks, and they'll only offer the entire line of items in the colors they've chosen. I know this is what most stores and designers do as well, but I haven't been really thrilled with most of the colors they've chosen recently. And they only choose like 2 colors, and one of them is invariably black or white. So if I really want a hot pink, black or white cardigan, I'll go to the Loft. Or if I want olive green, black or possibly aqua blue, I'll choose AT, etc. Does that make sense? It seems like even their basic camis will only come in those colors as well. It's a bit disappointing if I'm not looking for a blue cardigan at the moment.
I have not had this issue with the AT Outlets, though, which is why I like shopping the one we have here in town. It's probably because they are selling last years clothing, or (like J. Crew outlets) are selling the same designs, but they are made by different production houses from what they sell in their mainstream stores, so the colors are different.
