Change is afoot at Ascena Retail Group, parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Dress Barn. The fashion conglomerate recently named new presidents–both merchandising veterans–for the two brands it went into debt to acquire back in 2015, signaling a renewed focus on merchandising, an area of serious concern for Ascena investors and analysts. Additionally, Lou & Grey, a brand originally…
View PostJ. Crew is running a 30% off sale (use code OHMYSALE at checkout; cardholders can take an extra 20% off with code CARDPERKS) on select full-price styles through Sunday (08/19/18), including the Belted Shirtdress, which was previously excluded from all promotions. This dress encapsulates comfort dressing: the cut is somewhat relaxed, and the midweight, soft merino-wool blend has plenty of…
View PostThe rebirth of wide-leg pants has been a blessing for me. While I have mostly outgrown my adolescent issues with having muscular legs, a straight leg pant will perhaps never be comfortable for me. In contrast, wide-leg pants, especially truncated ones, are more comfortable than pajamas to me. So I have been buying all of them, or trying to, anyway,…
View PostPeak wedding season will soon be upon us; for anyone still looking for wedding guest dress options, I would recommend this effortless Tie Neck Sheath Dress, which is $50 off today, no code needed, along with all full-price dresses and shoes at Ann Taylor. As these styles are still considered full-price, you can stack a $25 off (ANNWELCOME4) code on top,…
View PostI borrowed this Free People Rosebowl Jumpsuit from a friend several weeks ago, and liked it enough to have ordered my own (in black; still pondering the decision to keep). As much as I enjoyed my friend’s jumpsuit in ivory, the material is thin enough that it’s see-through in lighter colors. Additionally, the original length is very challenging on someone short (like…
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