Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 15:52     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
Anonymous wrote: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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 15:39     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:52     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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


Thanks. I will check there. I wish there were other choices as well. I like BB but I find them a bit stuffy.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:48     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
Anonymous wrote: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).


+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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:47     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
How do JCrew suits compare?
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:40     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
Anonymous wrote: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.


But doesn't BR offer free tailoring?
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:38     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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


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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:35     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:12     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
Anonymous wrote: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
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 13:05     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 12:52     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
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.)
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 12:48     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 12:46     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
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).
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 12:44     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
Anonymous wrote: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.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2014 12:40     Subject: Another suit question- what do you think of the suits from Ann Taylor?
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?