I've been suit hunting and I found a couple of things I like on the Ann Taylor website, but I'm wary of AT because their quality has gone down in the past few years. What do you think? |
I still buy a lot of things from AT, including suits. But it is hit or miss. I don't buy anything online anymore unless I have inspected it and tried it on in the store first. I really like suits from Banana Republic. I think I have actualy had more luck with suits at BR than AT. |
agree with PP: I look at AT regularly and most of my suits are from there but I was there earlier this week, and saw nothing. Lot's of cheap/fake fabrics.
Banana works but it's hard for my big assed body type (backside is a size 6, rest of me, 4). |
I like Banana Republic a bit more, but don't mind Ann Taylor's suits.
Oh and pp, they sell them separately so you can buy larger bottoms and smaller top. I have the opposite problem, need smaller bottoms and larger top. |
Sometimes you can find good stuff at AT.
BR is my absolute go-to, but you have to know your body - AT fits curvier gals, BR is a better fit for straight bodies and long legs. (I have zero hips, so on me the AT pants look like they have wings.) |
Anyone have an idea of what brand is one step up from AT/BR? I have a number of both suits but would like something a little bit nicer. |
Brooks Brothers |
re BR and my big ass: I have a very small waist so I have to get size 6 BR pants taken in at waist and usually length which gets costly and anoying.
So OP, just try on some and you'll see if they work for you or not. I have no problems at all with BR skirt suits. |
Last time I was at Brooks Brothers, I was really impressed with the quality of the women's clothing. I am pregnant now, but once I get this baby out of me, I'm doing some major back to work shopping there. |
But doesn't BR offer free tailoring? |
How do JCrew suits compare? |
+1 AT is so much better for those of us who have to measure around the junk in the trunk, even if the rest of our body is small. |
Thanks. I will check there. I wish there were other choices as well. I like BB but I find them a bit stuffy. |
Jones New York and Anne Klein. Check out the Leesburg outlets.
Even if you find BB stuffy, you can mix up a conservative suit with a more fun blouse/accessories. My advice is get the best quality fabric you can afford and get it tailored to fit your body. |
That's a good point. I totally agree about getting the best quality. I wish there was something just a step below Armani. |