Comments on: Good Stuff From Formerly Cheesy Stores: The New Ann Taylor Rocks

By: stylegirl

stylegirl — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:25:35 +0000

Ann Taylor and ATL continue to disappoint! About two years ago they made a very obvious and fatal mistake trying to change their image…now selling, cheap, disposable clothing at a high price! Quality is HORRIBLE style, are you kidding me??? Even my young “hip” 21 yr old daughter thinks it reminds her of her RUE21 days when she didn’t “know” any better! So sad…I know NOONE who shops there any longer and stores are always empty…what were they thinking?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:51:18 +0000

I TOTALLY agree with the unlined sentiments!!! I just can’t do it for dress pants!! VERY disappointed about the lack of upholding a standard of quality!! I used to not think twice about spending 90-120 on a pair of pants, but , unlined. . . .not even!!!!! Now I have to figure out where to get my work pants from???

By: lily

lily — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:17:14 +0000

I hate the new ann taylor. I used to buy 6-8 pairs of dress pants a season. The triacetates were the best! Now the pants aren’t lined, fit terrible, and look cheap. I guess I will have to go to Nordstrom. Please bring back the pants you used to have!

By: stacey nc

stacey nc — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:10:52 +0000

I totally agree…the quality of Ann Taylor’s merchandise has greatly declined. It’s impossible to find a pair of wool, lined dress pants in the store. Everything is unlined and made of a poly/rayon or a rayon/wool blend. Also, too many silk shells and sleeveless tops..offices are freezing…who wants to wear sleeveless in January? The cashmere v-neck sweater this year was a cashmere/nylon blend, but still retailed for $145. The fits seem off too. I used to order online, but lately I can’t count on the fits to be consistent as they were in the past. I used to spend hours in an Ann store just trying to figure out what to buy and what to put back because I loved everything. It’s not the case anymore and I’m really disappointed. As always, the sales staff are super friendly and helpful. That has not changed. Even they realize the quality of the merchandise has declined. Ann used to be a one stop shop for high-quality, timeless, tasteful clothing, accessories and shoes. I feel like my girl has let me down. Please bring back the old Ann from 2006 and prior. I left Banana Republic for Ann because BR’s quality really declined, and now I’m not sure where to go if Ann doesn’t improve and bring back the luxury. Nordstrom maybe?

By: name

name — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:03:39 +0000

Unlined dress pants! What are they thinking. Quality & Style are very very bad. I used to spend hundreds of dollars at AT. I haven’t been able to find ANYTHING for the past year. Took my cash to Nordstrom and Talbots where lined dress pants and quality fabrics abound!

By: name

name — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:38:48 +0000

ewwwww – Ann Taylor has stopped lining their suit pants – the associate I asked about it gave me some balderdash line about discovering a new fabric – there are plenty of places that sell moderately trendy tops and dresses that could work in the office, but the old, professional Ann Taylor was PERFECT for classic professional, high-quality pieces – I’ll agree that they could be cheesy but I KNEW I could go there and find a stylish, professional, classic, and quality women’s suit for less than $500 – I’d rather have a store where I know I can find important foundations like good suiting, NOT one where I might find a fill-in piece like a silk shell – booo to the new Ann Taylor

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:01 +0000

I think Banana is actually walking down the cheese path as of late. Over the past year or so, I have had a difficult time finding anything I like in that store. And the Quality of Gap’s clothing just keeps getting worse…I can’t say that I ever thought of Ann Taylor as Cheesy…maybe Ann Taylor Loft but the real Ann Taylor has always been rather professional.