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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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I also tried on a few items that have been online for awhile and some that are on Clearance.

~ Sailboat Intarsia Sweater, Navy, Small ~

I need a Medium in this sweater. It’s cute and will be good for the Spring Nautical theme that always seems to show up. 

~ Printed Stretch Button-Down Shirt, Misty/Grey/White, Small ~

This was popular as there were no Mediums, a few Smalls and one Large in store. I do like the Windowpane print and wished I had seen it in my size. I would have bought this in a Medium had it been available. 

~ Embroidered Tank, Black/Gold/Lace, size 8 ~

I saw this tank online and almost purchased it for the Holidays. The lace portion didn’t seem as cheap to me as I thought it would be. The size 8 was the best fit. 

~ Sweatshirt Dress, Marled Heather Grey, Small ~

I put this on and took it right back off. I like the concept and would probably be very cozy but I need a Medium. The Small was very tight, almost like it was mis-sized. I don’t think I would have worn this in public so I’m glad there wasn’t a Medium to try on. It was 50% off in-store last Monday.

All of these were a pass for me but I did want to show you in case you were interested in any of them. The Sailboat Sweater would be the one I would probably wear through Spring.

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I’m a little on the fence with the Cotton Cable Sweater. I like it and read the review before I purchased it. My store sold out of it pretty quickly so it seems popular. I don’t have a true white sweater so I though this would be a good choice.

I think what might be bothering me is the cable stitching on the outer sides of the sweater. To me, it seems to make me larger than I am. The size is definitely correct. The Medium fit well, TTS. If you want a slouchy look then go up one size. This is a little tight in the arms for me but that’s just me, as always. The sleeves aren’t too long as I would probably roll the cuff anyway.

Overall, I do like the sweater and will be keeping it. The Navy may have been a comfortable choice for me since it is a darker color but I have plenty of Navy in my closet. The White will make me think of ways to style it.

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I ordered a few Final Sale items last week. Let’s see how they look.

~ Stretch Ribbed Wool Merino Sweater, Burnished Olive, Medium ~
This olive color is one of my favorites that J Crew has done throughout the years. I bought the Long Merino Wool Ribbed Sweater in Grey a few months ago and was hoping this was just like it but “normal” length. This sweater is a little thicker and the length seems about the same. It does have some Poly in it as opposed to the “Long” sweater. The Medium fits TTS, so no need to size down. This sweater, in other colors, is currently 25% off with the FINDAFAVE promo. I would probably grab the Navy and Dark Bluegrass out of the nine color offerings. 
I have no idea why I bought a Medium in this sweater. The description clearly states “relaxed fit”. I should have sized to a Small. And I didn’t read the colors either. I thought the dark stripe was Blue not Black. It’s still workable, though, with skinnies. I’ll play around with it to see.

I love the Abstract Fair Isle Sweater and it seems a little ridiculous to get the scarf as well but this is one of the very few Fair Isle items I’ve liked. It’s the colors; pinks, gray, red. And the scarf has greens in it too. I regret not buying this scarf sooner. Then I would have had more time to wear it (though it does seem like Winter will never end). I think it will work with the Pinstripe Cashmere Sweater above. Gigi suggested that one.

Those were my Final Sale purchases. I could have passed on the first two and just bought the scarf.

Did you have any Final Sale hits or misses?

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Trying to round up what I tried on at the Factory store Monday. It seems I did try on quite a few new arrivals that hit the stores and online this week.

~ Bristol Trouser in Herringbone Linen, Navy, size 8 ~

Yes, these are retail pants that were at the Factory; overstock I guess. I didn’t think to check the tag and just assumed these were Factory. The size 8 fit well until I sat down. Then they were a little snug in the thighs. I would need to hem the length as well. The store also had the Modern Red color but not in my size. 
  

~ Drapey Sleeveless Top, Bright Poppy, Small ~

I grabbed two colors in two different sizes to see which worked better for me. I believe the retail version came in numbered sizes and I took a 6. The Small of the Factory version still seems a little big in some areas but fits well in the arms so I wouldn’t size down further. 

~ Drapey Sleeveless Top, Black, Medium ~

The Medium was overwhelming big on me. The armholes were also large and hung low. 

~ Teddie Sweater, Mint Cream, Medium ~

I grabbed this because I liked the mint color IRL. It is see-though so this may be a good layering sweater for Spring. The Medium was the right fit as well. 

~ Long Cardigan Sweater, Navy, Medium ~

I’m pretty bummed I didn’t get this when I was in the store. I love the Navy color and it also comes in Ivory. It’s not too long that it’s overwhelming. The Medium was the right size and you get some shape when you button it.  

The material does feel too thick and it feels really cozy on making it transition well into Spring.

I have one more set scheduled for tomorrow but this does wrap up the reviews of the new arrivals I saw in store. Tomorrow, I’ll have a few Clearance and other items I never had the chance to try.

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