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Old 03-27-2010, 12:18 PM
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most people think of talbots for the middle aged woman, but some of their shoes could be worn by college aged girls.
The clothing doesn't have the fit most 20somethings are looking for, but I do well with their shoes and accessories.

OP: also, a lower-cost "younger" version of Ann Taylor is Ann Taylor LOFT. I don't know if the quality is quite the same. Also if you're really worried about cost... aren't you in Florida? Land of the outlet mall?
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Old 03-27-2010, 01:03 PM
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I am absolutely addicted to Jack Rogers Navajo sandals:
http://jackrogersusa.com/
You can dress them up or dress them down and they have a million colors. They are on the expensive side so if you can't afford them, target makes some knock offs that look exactly like them!
http://www.target.com/Merona-Enid-Wh.../dp/B002Q18R6A
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Old 03-29-2010, 08:26 AM
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The clothing doesn't have the fit most 20somethings are looking for, but I do well with their shoes and accessories.

OP: also, a lower-cost "younger" version of Ann Taylor is Ann Taylor LOFT. I don't know if the quality is quite the same. Also if you're really worried about cost... aren't you in Florida? Land of the outlet mall?
It's just as good...I have bought a few nice dresses from LOFT including all the dresses I wore for recruitment five years ago. They're still in comission and they still look new so I'm pretty happy with them.

I'm all about Chacos and Toms for shoes (and Uggs in winter....I don't care that they aren't cool anymore, they are the most comfortable things you'll ever put on your feet), but when I bother to look like an adult I've found many knock offs of popular expensive shoes at Target every season. They aren't going to last forever, but $30 for a pair of boots is great. I've lived in a pair of riding style boots I found there this fall, and unlike a lot of shoes made to look like leather, they're actually close enough to real that few of my friends could tell they weren't a $300 pair. I do have a few pairs of "going out" heels that I've had for three years that still look great. I don't wear them often, but for around $25 for every pair 3 years isn't bad. Lovelovelove Target.

Unless you're looking for shoes that are "the thing" at the moment, just go to department stores and buy out of season shoes. You'll have to spend some time looking through all the clearance boxes, but I've always gotten high end shoes at ridiculously good prices this way, so it's worth the annoyance.
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Old 03-29-2010, 11:37 AM
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It's just as good...I have bought a few nice dresses from LOFT including all the dresses I wore for recruitment five years ago. They're still in comission and they still look new so I'm pretty happy with them.
Oooh, good. They keep sending me coupons. I don't have one near me, but the stuff on the website looks really cute so I'm always tempted to order. Does sizing run the same as Ann Taylor (I find I size down 1-2 sizes)?

FSUZeta: Do you have Dillard's near you? I know that's one of those stores where some are markedly nicer than others, but I've found I really like one of their store lines, Antonio Melani. It's relatively inexpensive and you can easily find a nice social or business suit for under $200. The quality and cut are nicer than you'd get at most places, as well.
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Old 03-29-2010, 03:20 PM
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Oooh, good. They keep sending me coupons. I don't have one near me, but the stuff on the website looks really cute so I'm always tempted to order. Does sizing run the same as Ann Taylor (I find I size down 1-2 sizes)?

FSUZeta: Do you have Dillard's near you? I know that's one of those stores where some are markedly nicer than others, but I've found I really like one of their store lines, Antonio Melani. It's relatively inexpensive and you can easily find a nice social or business suit for under $200. The quality and cut are nicer than you'd get at most places, as well.
I haven't bought anything there in about a year but I was a small 4/large 2 as a freshman and those size 4 dresses still fit me (a little tighter, but not tight yet...I wear a 4 or 6 now, no 2's) so they might be a little bigger. When I order online though I always find the site's measuring guide and find the size that matches my measurements. I definitely recommend them...obviously I'm really happy to have nice looking dresses that can still look as good as they do years later.
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