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Still on a quest to find wide-leg crops I like, I found some at Banana Republic. I ordered them during a 40% off promo and within a few days they had sold out online. Though they are still back-ordered online, they are now available in-stores. I didn’t have a chance to take pics of the ones I ordered before I left on my mini-vacation to San Diego but was able to find them in a store and try them on.

~ Sleek Wide-Leg Gaucho Pant, White, size 6 Regular~

My order was for the size 6 in both the black and white pants. I also had, several years ago, some pants just like these in black from White House Black Market. After holding on to them for a few years without the trend returning I gave them away. 
I ordered the size 6 Short based on my fit in the Sloan Pants. The size 6 Regular fit snug, and looked more so in the White than in the Black. These are not lined and you can clearly see the pockets. I would definitely need to Spanx these. 
  

~ Sleek Wide-Leg Gaucho Pant, Black, size 8 Regular ~

The size 8 fit a little better, especially across the hips but they still felt a little snug. The length was a little long on both the size 6 and size 8. I’m looking for a pair that will hit just above the start of my calf. Even the Short size, which I ordered, was still a little long. The material is a Cotton/Lyocell blend which includes Spandex. They feel a little like J Crew’s Cafe’ Capri’s but I think the Lyocell makes them a little more snug. 
  

I wish I could have kept these as they are the best ones I’ve found but with the fit issues they just weren’t meant to be. 

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Banana Republic had some New Arrivals yesterday and a few items caught my eye. The Convertible White Field Jacket in white looks so lovely but dangerous as well. I mean, it is white after all. It has a zip-out hood and a quilted lining. Perfect to keep you warm for those cool Spring days.

It would be nice if the Tweed Layered Pullover was shaped the way it looks in the picture. I would love to have something like this that was a little curvy and not boxy. I can’t find a shoulder seam in the pic so it’s either a really hidden drop-shoulder or no-shoulder seam. I like and will look to try this one on in-store.

I know I keep picking Midi Skirts, like the Dot Jacquard Midi Skirt, though I can’t wear them. I just want to see them on others so I share my favorites with you. 
What picks do you have from the BR March roll-out? 

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Banana had a new arrival roll-out this week and they are so much more appealing to me than J Crew’s latest. At a glance, Ann Taylor also seems to have some pretty new items too.

The Quilted Crew Pullover looks pretty cute and cozy but also seems like something I’d wear once, maybe twice, and move on. The Back Cutout Cropped Top is BRs version of the J Crew Swoop Top. Husband saw the Punk Floral one on someone on TV the other night and made a comment about it being “old lady looking”. He thinks the printed tops and cardigans are “old lady”, whatever that means.

The Seamed Ponte Fit-and-Flare Dress looks beautiful in Red, though it has an exposed back zip. I thought those would have already faded away. I’m all over those Preslie Caged Sandals, especially in the Black Cotton/Snakeskin print. And I can manage that 3 1/2 inch heel, at least for a few hours. I wonder how well the Tea Rose color will blend against my skin-tone?

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What are you picking from the new Banana Republic arrivals? 

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Banana Republic has a nice Online Only promo that started today with either 40% or 50% off items with code BRYOU. This sale runs through tomorrow, 1/27. The usual exclusion apply: BR Picks, BR Monogram, Cashmere, Leather. This time Women’s Blazers are not excluded (normally they are). I have some items in my shopping cart and deciding what I really want to try.

50% off Select Items
I’m always looking for shirts I can throw on with jeans and a necklace especially if they are natural fibers like silk, linen or cotton. The Silk Popover comes in both light and dark and with different promos. The Light Silk Popover is 40% off while the Dark Silk Popover is 50% off. I never bought the leather Coach Cameo Pendant so I think this Necessary Luxe Leather Strand Necklace might edge outfits up a little.
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40% off Everything Else

The Gemma Wrap Dress has been a staple at Banana Republic for years. I’ve tried them on in the past taking a Medium. The Heritage Belted Ponte Midi Skirt reminds me of old BR when they were doing Safari colors. I just wish it came in Petite because at 30 inches, it’s almost a Maxi Skirt on me. I don’t need any new jeans just yet but the Indigo Boyfriend Jeans are a pair I really want to try. I’m hoping to get the Short/Petite size as the length is always too long on me when it’s meant to be cropped on everyone else.
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Now I just need to narrow this down to only a few items. 
Are you shopping this promo? 

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