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Banana Republic has really done well, IMO, with the Fall Collection. The #NewBR is very minimal looking with black, white, gray, navy and burgundy colors throughout the Collection. You can see some of these colors in the tops below.

~ Silk V-Neck Top, Gray, Medium ~

The gray is really nice on this blouse. The silk gives it a little bit of a sheen but I love that it is 100% silk. You never know with retailers. This will be wonderful to layer with Navy and Burgundy. 

~ Ivory Faux Leather Top, size 6  ~

I grabbed this to have something to try on with some jeans and unexpectedly liked this. Banana Republic seems to do a very good job of faux-leather. The size 6 fit perfectly as well. The length hit just at the hips for me. 

Though this says Ivory the front was more of a White compared to the knit back, which was Ivory.  

~ Embossed Top, Cocoon, Medium ~
This wasn’t a solid plain white knit blouse. Though it’s hard to see this is made to look embossed and feel that way as well. The Small was tight across the chest and the Medium fit pretty well. This would be a nice layering top under a blazer if you need a basic for work. This also comes in Black.
~ Riviera Blouse, White (comes in Black and also in Colorblock), Medium ~
This style also comes in a dress. I believe it’s due to the collarless collar and rolled button-sleeves. Though Polyester, I did like the feel of this on. The Medium was the best fit through the shoulders and arms though a little long. 
~ Draped Jersey Top, Medium Heather Gray, Small ~
This was another one of my favorites from the tops. I chose to bring home the Silk V-Neck Top over this. I had to fiddle with the neckline and collar a bit so that it wasn’t bunchy. The wrap covers everything so no need for a cami underneath. The wrap gathering at the side helps camouflage the middle as well. 
The sleeves were a little snug but since this fit pretty well in the Small I would not size to a Medium. I seem to take a 6/Small in Banana Republic Tops instead of my normal 8/Medium J Crew Tops. Therefore, I would say this is TTS. 
With the Ruched Gray Jersey Skirt it almost looks like a colorblock dress…a comfortable colorblock dress. 
I have to tell you how much I really love the Ruched Gray Jersey Skirt. I’ve worn it twice since bringing it home. It feels so very comfortable to wear. I wish it came in something other than black, like Navy or Burgundy or even a Heather Brown or Taupe. I’d buy every single color. 
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You can always count on Banana Republic to run a good promo every week. They are putting more of their new arrivals as BR Picks which are normally excluded from promos but I have found that maybe once a month they are included as well. I had time on my hands, empty nest does that, and Banana had a tiered promo at that time. Spend a certain amount and get an set amount off.

~ Ruched Gray Jersey Skirt, also in Black, size Medium ~

I loved this skirt as soon as I put it on. I could have walked out wearing it. Unless your office is very casual I would stick to wearing this on the weekend. It’s a great little skirt to throw on with a cute casual top and some flats or booties and still be very comfortable for the day. This is a little stretchy and the Medium fit me well. I brought this home with me. 

~ Perforated Faux-Leather Pencil Skirt, size 6 ~

I loved this skirt as well. This is very form-fitting in the size 6 but there was not a size 8 to try on. If I needed this, I would have bought this size and Spanx-ed it. I thought this was real leather as it felt similar to the leather skirts I tried on below. Only when I looked at the price did I realize this was faux-leather. 
~ Leather Fit-and-Flare Skirt, Black (also Burgundy), size 8 ~
This was a little snug in the fitted area of the skirt but otherwise felt TTS. The leather was luxe and gorgeous, even in the black. This is available in Burgundy online and I’m sure it is even more beautiful in that color. I’d still stick with the size 8 in this skirt. 

Another great leather skirt that BR did very well. The pleats start a little lower on the waist so I don’t feel they make the hips look any wider. The pleats are all the way around. It looks like this is sold out online but I know I’ve seen this in a couple of my stores. I wish BR would keep the link available even if an items sells out since there is a “store search” feature. 

Here are a few more of my skirt pics from Banana Republic, including a beautiful Burgundy Midi Skirt (tall ladies!).

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I found these Alani D’Orsay Flats at Banana Republic one weekend they reminded me very much of the J Crew Suede D’Orsay Flats. The color is called Deep Chestnut and is a pretty Taupe color. Like the J Crew Flats I sized down to a 6 1/2. The front toe is suede and the back heel is leather.

And more D’Orsay Flats…

I really like these and they are a nice dupe for the J Crew version. I saw an embossed black leather in-store as well. These will be a good transition into cooler days and then perfect for Spring.

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This last post finishes up the Factory reviews from my last visit to the store.

~ Tipped Keating Boy Blazer, Pearl Grey, size 8 ~

This is a little thinner than the retail Schoolboy Blazers. I would take the size 8, since this does not come in Petite. For me, anything thicker than this oxford would make it a little tight in the arms. The buttons are cheap but the navy tipping paired with the gray is a nice touch. 
~ Classic Button-Down in Jeweled Oxford, Medium ~
The Medium fit TTS. The jewels were nice and on the front only. I’m not in need of any more embellishments in my closet but this would be nice to add.

And an outfit with the Winnie Pants and Isabelle Suede Pumps.

Overall, I love the Factory items and can’t wait to see what comes next. 

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~ Minnie Pants in Twill, Navy, size 6 & 8 Petite ~

I only have one pair of Minnie Pants right now, in the Medallion Print. Before I realized I had two pairs of Navy pants (not including jeans) I wanted to try the Minnie’s in Navy. The first two pics are of the size 6 which fit very well and are full-length on me.
  
I ordered a size 8 Petite in the Navy online and those are little tighter but I love the length. I love the fit of the size 6 and the length of the 8 Petite. If I want that length in the 6 it will cost me $12 and a trip across town. I decided to return the 8 Petite and wait it out on the size 6 Minnie or size 8 Winnie Pant.
 
~ 83 Football Tee, Small ~
My VPS gave me this on a whim and though it’s really cute I decided to pass on it. It was the only one left in the store so it is pretty popular. The size Small was a nice fit and the material is super-comfortable and cozy. 
~ Andie Chino, Deep Garnet, size 8 ~
I used my Andie Chino’s quite a bit last year and couldn’t wait to see the Deep Garnet from this year. None of the Summer colors appealed to me. The fit is the same as last year’s Andie and the color is gorgeous and will mix well in my closet. I love them with the Vans Classic Slip-On in Wool Pinstripe. 
  
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