Last month, when I bought the Ann Taylor muse print dress, there was an Ann Taylor jacket that I contemplated purchasing as well. The jacket was a perfect complement for the dress.
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| Trying on the blazer and the muse print dress in Ann Taylor |
I got the dress on clearance for $39. The jacket, also on clearance, cost about $80-$90 though. So, I passed on the blazer because I knew I had lots of items in my closet that could nicely top the dress.
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| Wearing the Ann Taylor muse print dress with a black Banana Republic blazer from my closet. See Ann Taylor Muse Print Dress for details. |
Last week, on my way home from an event out in St. Charles, I decided to stop by the St. Louis Mills, an outlet mall here in St. Louis. This mall used to be one of my favorite shopping spots when I lived in St. Louis before, but it is so far from my house now that I rarely visit.
The mall houses a Banana Republic Factory Store. So, I stopped in and discovered that many of the work separates there were marked down by an additional 70%.
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| Blazers on sale in BR Factory Store |
This blazer immediately grabbed my attention because it was similar to the Ann Taylor blazer that I passed on. So, I envisioned it pairing well with the Ann Taylor muse print dress. With a final price of $43.80, a price more in line with my budget, I bought the blazer. Here it is worn with the dress.
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| Dress—Ann Taylor Blazer—Banana Republic Factory Store |
Great style, I loved both of the blazers.
The dress is a great look, I have so many Ann Taylor things, you can't go wrong with them.
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Great jacket! I love the price too…:o). Is a Banana Republic Factory Store the same as a Banana Republic Outlet store?
Well done!
Thanks y'all!
@Addy: Yes, the BR Factory Store is its outlet store.
Wow all three blazers work well with this dress! But good for you for finding the better bargain!
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@Shasie: Yes. Yes. I couldn't justify the AT purchase. I still do love that blazer though.