My obsession with Ann Taylor

I love trends and fun clothes but incorporating fun, stylish clothes at work has always been hit and miss. For those who do not know, I am an accountant in corporate America. Granted the dress code is business casual, it's still a bit stuffy in an accounting office. Then enters Ann Taylor...

For the last 3 years my closet has become an Ann Taylor warehouse. The collections at AT have been stepped up big time. I go to work and I feel like I look professional but I look young and fashionable. I mean I am only 30! I am too young to be drowning in work clothes that say you are officially uncool. With AT, I can easily go from the office to happy hour and not feel like I look too "buttoned-up" and out of place. I love that I continuously get compliments from co-workers about my wardrobe or questions as to where I got that shirt. Now, they do not even ask. They already know it's Ann Taylor or Loft.

The biggest misconception about AT is that it's expensive. No, it's not. Anyone who knows me knows I am a bargain shopper or I do not shop! AT frequently has great sales and are good to their frequent shoppers. So good! Now they do have some pricey pieces but those are good closet staples to have. The LBD and blazer are necessary to have. Think about it this way, how often will you wear what you purchase? A nice pair of black slacks may be $88 but if you are going to wear them often and they are well made and can last you through the seasons...$88 is a steal! Not to mention if you buy with one of their regular coupons they send out quite often, you may be able to get the same pair of pants for about $62!! Winning!

So I say all this to inform you that I got some awesome pieces from AT this weekend and my entire purchase was 25% off. No, that was not just for frequent customers but for everyone. No coupon required! Being the fiscal maven I am, I went straight to the clearance rack. I got the adorable white and gray mesh sequin tank, the sleeveless drape top in a steel silvery/blue color, and some finals sale items (4 cardigans and a purple long sleeve boat neck dress - all $9.88). The gray cardigan will look too cute with the mesh sequin top. You should see me doing my happy dance right now!!!

The next time you need to shop for clothes, give Ann Taylor a second look. You may become obsessed just like me! But don't say I didn't warn you...

Fashionably Yours,
~Bre~