Saturday, November 5, 2011

Weekend Shopping with Cheapy: Banana Republic

Cheapy is not a fan of shopping. He'd rather spend money on a bottle of scotch than a new clothes, and he's got little patience for The Mall. But every so often, he declares: I really need some shirts! And off we go.

He made a shirt declaration last weekend and I happened to know that Banana Republic was having a 40%-off-your-entire-purchase thing going on in their stores. (They email me. I keep up.)

We headed to Banana, but not the one at The Mall near our house. We like the other one better. (Nicer layout and they carry petites.) A trip to Banana is a great way to start a Saturday night date and makes me look forward to a New Outfit Monday.

Lately I've adored the offerings at Banana. Adored. I've scored a number of jackets, tops and sweaters as well as a few items from their Mad Man Collection (including the quick-to-sell-out leopard print trench which makes me happy every time I wear it). Their designers are really hitting my sweet spot these days (which I certainly can't say about the Gap--haven't even seen anything I want to try on there in years. The Gap sucks. There: I said it.)

If you hit the BR website today, you can get 30% off of full-priced items. (There are still a few hours left!)

Here are a few of my favorite recent Banana Republic acquisitions:

There's nothing a love more than a blazer that feels like a sweater. Looks good, feels good. That's a win and a win. This one is soft, comfortable, warm and vintagey.

You can never go wrong with a leopard cardigan. Or a leopard anything (says the woman with leopard luggage). (This is so cute. And I want this.)

 
I find this drapey top to be both flattering and versatile. It's great for layering with sweaters, vest and jackets and is a perfect companion to a statement necklace. 

This scarf is perfect. Light and drapey and ideal to wear at work at a chilly office. It also comes in a flattering shade of pink. (You can't have too many scarves. Even though I'm pretty sure I do.)

8 comments:

dschnicke said...

Hey Alice. Great post! Just bought a black drapey top this weekend at nordy in sale! Yeah! Okay so I bought the rusty red one too. Which BR carries petites?

Alice Pope said...

I'm an advocate of buying the same thing in multiple colors. I do that all the time (especially with boots). Rookwood BR carries petites. They also have a few very helpful associates.

To make you a beautiful bride said...

I love the second one so much!!!!


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dress1 said...

I was considering a strapless wedding dresses.However, I don't have the bust for it. But I went with a halter top wedding dress. With my maid of honor and the bridal consultant, we found the perfect dress the second one.

harry said...

really cool clothes ,thanks for your sharing !And welcome to wedding dresses online shop.

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Unknown said...

They look beautiful! I like the first one. That's worthy for a reward to ones self.

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