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Do You Like To Shop At Ann Taylor?

ECBG — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 16:54:44 GMT

We lost our store here in the mall possibly twenty years ago so I have not kept up with them at all. When posters talk about where they shop, I don't hear this store mentioned.

They have some pretty prints on line. Do you find them to be similar to Chicos? Thanks!

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ItsME — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 16:59:07 GMT

I used to buy a lot at Ann Taylor and Loft. They are good for business clothes. Better fit than Chicos, for my body, anyway. I'm petite, and almost everything Chicos swims on me. Size "0" isn't small enough, and they don't have enough tailoring. That said, I've stayed away from Ann Taylor and Loft for many years because too many tops shrank, even when washed in cold water. Non-cotton items were okay. But that was a turn-off for me.

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Shanus — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:07:55 GMT

@ECBG. ITA w/ @ItsME. I find Chico's is way too big on me and I do look better in closer to the body fitted styles. Ann Taylor would be OK if I were a lawyer, banker, etc. I think I've only found a few pr. of petite slacks over the years...women's capris (if I don't want to tailor) are the perfect length ankle pant.

Ann Taylor blazers & tops are a little too "business" for my taste.

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GCR18 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:24:28 GMT

Years ago, it was my sister's go to store. Occasionally I'd go with her, but wasn't a fan of the store. It wasn't my style.

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marchingalong123 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:33:42 GMT

Ann Taylor's took a HUGE nose dive since 2006! SO disappointing. They used to be where I could find lots of great casual & business clothes. You could find an assortment of cotton tees, v-necks, in lots of great colors along with other cute tops. Now, it's just synthetics and horrible prints! Hate Ann Taylor now. There is NO place to shop anymore. Banana Republic, boring 2 the max. Nordstrom, don't find much there. Chicos, I never went there. My mom did.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:35:50 GMT

I might have, 20 or25 years ago when "work clothes" meant something different than what they mean now.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:38:50 GMT

I shopped at Ann Taylor when I was in my 20's. I am not sure what happened but I stopped shopping there. Chico's is not my style. I prefer JJill. I have to say, I love JJill's pima cotton tees. I only purchase tops, sweaters and an occasional jacket from jJill. I never liked the fit of their pants but maybe that changed. However, JJill has great sales. I just bought a pima cotton tee for 30% off in lavender and a white tee that only cost me $13.

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scuba diver — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:06:07 GMT

I used to shop at AT a lot for work clothes. They closed all the stores here a few years ago; I no longer shop there.

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MickD — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:14:07 GMT

5 plus years ago I could walk into AT and get what I needed....outfits for special dinners, office to-do's, funerals, etc. Then nothing suited my style. Then, Macy's....lately White House Black Market...change in times and I am older.......I always got excellent service....

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De Anna — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:33:43 GMT

Love Ann Taylor/ Loft, we've never had one where we live, but, anytime I came across a Ann Taylor store, had to go check them out. But, its been a few years since I've come across there store.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:31:17 GMT

No - their "cut" doesn't work for my body type. Too narrow through the shoulders, too short waisted.

I shop at Chico's a lot ... no comparison to Ann Taylor. Chico's clothes fit me!

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Andreatoo — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:22:58 GMT

I agree that there's no comparison to Chico's. two entirely different styles of clothing. I personally prefer Ann Taylor I just can't always afford it

I'll take that back. There's some good sales going on right now!

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windfall — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 22:07:21 GMT

I used to shop at Ann Taylor all the time when I dressed up more for work. Blazers, skirts, slacks ... they were very nice quality, fully lined, classic styles with slightly more modern tailoring. I am petite and I could always find what I wanted there when I couldn't in other stores. In recent years, my dress code has been more casual/business casual so I haven't had the need to shop there but I kind of miss it. I still have a few AT blazers from 15 yrs ago that have held up very well. They're just a lot tighter fitting now. boohoo

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winamac1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 22:43:11 GMT

I did find a cute pair of tassel-type earrings there this season and one top. I don't usually shop there, but I do own a few items.

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ECBG — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:00:38 GMT

@winamac1 wrote:
I did find a cute pair of tassel-type earrings there this season and one top. I don't usually shop there, but I do own a few items.

@winamac1,I went in the outlet store the other day and was never approached even though there was only one shopper there. I walked all around, (very little stock, a lot of floor). It was obvious that I was looking, and ignored. When I passed the two behind the registure next to the door, nothing was said even though I smiled.

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Andreatoo — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:25:27 GMT

@ECBG

Are you sure that you weren't actually in the Ulta on Biscayne Boulevard? LOL

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KathyPet — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:59:55 GMT

THere is a Ann Taylor in the same shopping center that has the Talbots that I work at. AT does not carry Plus size clothes so I have never shopped there but recently I was looking for a piece of costume jewelry that I had not been able to find so I decided to take a look at what they might have. I went in during the week before lunch. I was the only customer in the store. ONe sales person at the counter at the back of the store. He never spoke to me, never approached me or offered to help. THat would never pass muster at the Talbots I work,at. I saw some nice clothing pieces but the service is pitiful.

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ECBG — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:26:40 GMT

@Andreatoo wrote:
@ECBG
Are you sure that you weren't actually in the Ulta on Biscayne Boulevard? LOL

@Andreatoo Yes, thank you.

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itiswhatitis — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 01:25:59 GMT

I shopped at AT and AT Loft a lot years ago. My go to stores. Not so much anymore. Matter of fact, I haven't shopped them in years.

The new boutique store for me is White House Black Market. I like their sales.

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sandraskates — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 01:41:42 GMT

I don't think I've bought a thing at Ann Taylor or Loft. No clothes, no jewelry, no accessories, nothing.

It wasn't for lack of trying; I just didn't like how their clothes looked on me.

I can say the same for Banana Republic, Chico's and Coldwater Creek. Yet for many of my co-workers - clothing and accessories from those stores looked fabulous on them.