We’ve been talking lately about finding spring styles that don’t rely on fun flounces or puffy sleeves, so I popped into Ann Taylor to try and see what they had. It’s sad to see that they won’t make it this season.
Although I like a clean look, I know that my readers depend on different styles. Regardless of your choice, it’s refreshing to see a collection that doesn’t try to swallow us whole with its volume. I tend to stick to their weekend line for my casual lifestyle, but I often find great pieces in the activity-oriented section.
Ann Taylor carries many items in sizes XXS-XXL. The small section at my local store was too small to be included in most stock, so please ignore the correct measurements in these pictures…I’m working with what was on the rack, not the full hemline. I am 5’4″ with broad shoulders and very few curves. You seesome try-ons are here.
This is a black linen skirtit has beautiful 3-sided flowers along the waistband and at the top of the front seam. Linen and viscose with a 100% cotton lining, so it will breathe when it’s hot. Here it isconnection tankwith flowers on top if you want to make it look like a dress.
This is a sweaterit’s slow, so I reached for the big one. It’s like white shorts in winter, and I pair them together to extend my look. The shirt comes in ten other colors and is a great statement piece.
Theselinen shortsbrought them home with me, and I will probably write them in the same way as you see above. They are fully lined and stylish with belt loops, front slash pockets, and back besom pockets. They have 2% spandex, which will help reduce wrinkles and provide flexibility.
Polka dots are everywhere this spring, possibly as a nod to Diane Keaton. Thisblack and white linen dressoutstanding. It’s lightweight and has slightly flared sleeves, seam pockets, and a neat back zipper. This is a great way to wear a print if you’re feeling energetic.
Lots of polka dots
A few other things I saw online:
These palazzo pants are funhave an easy pull-on style with an elasticated waist. They are 100% cotton and lined with a cotton blend. They come in regular and petite sizes XXS-XXL. They’re showing them here with kitten heel straps (ouch!), but I think this would be great withwhite white shirtand low-quality sneakerslike these.
ThisAnn Taylor Weekend shirtclean, breathable, and easy to wear. The blue and white stripe feels fresh, while the pleats define the waist without clinging. I also love the 100% cotton fabric and the stitched pockets.
This cotton jacketit has enough spandex to give when you walk, but will hold its shape. It’s an alternative to a denim jacket. It has a ribbed lining that shows when you roll up the cuffs and press them into place.
I came away inspired by this trial by Ann Taylor. There were plenty of spring pieces that felt polished without needing a sophisticated style, which is where I like my closet to be these days.
A few pieces stood out in real life, especially the linen blend shorts, cotton layers, loose jackets, and that striped shirtdress with pockets.
What are you leaning towards this spring?