Comments on: Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor, Why Must You Suck So Much? http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much Because All Mothers Are Working Mothers Thu, 10 May 2012 23:12:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: G http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-301943 G Thu, 10 May 2012 23:12:51 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-301943 Ann Taylor Loft has the WORST customer service. I recently placed an online order containing a matching 2-piece swimsuit. Shortly after I received the shipment notification, I received an email from ATL stating that the swimsuit top is out of stock, but that they went ahead and shipped the rest of my order. Now what was I supposed to do with a swimsuit bottom missing the matching top?? I asked if I could return the order and receive a refund for both merchandise and shipping. They said they do not refund shipping. I asked twice if I could discuss the issue with the management, they just ignored my request. Shoppers beware. Ann Taylor Loft has the WORST customer service. I recently placed an online order containing a matching 2-piece swimsuit. Shortly after I received the shipment notification, I received an email from ATL stating that the swimsuit top is out of stock, but that they went ahead and shipped the rest of my order. Now what was I supposed to do with a swimsuit bottom missing the matching top?? I asked if I could return the order and receive a refund for both merchandise and shipping. They said they do not refund shipping. I asked twice if I could discuss the issue with the management, they just ignored my request. Shoppers beware.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-299768 Lisa Mon, 07 May 2012 19:05:34 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-299768 I completely agree. I used to buy all of my clothes at Ann Taylor, suits for work and clothes to play or for special occassions. I still have their quality made clothing from years ago and the pieces still look great after all these years. I haven't bought anything in there in the past two years because it's all polyester blend materials that look cheap and make you sweat. You are better off going to Saks when they have a sale, Jcrew, Banana Republic for suits (which are still mostly 95% tropical wool) and the GAP where they still carry natual fibers. Shame on you Ann Taylor ! I completely agree. I used to buy all of my clothes at Ann Taylor, suits for work and clothes to play or for special occassions. I still have their quality made clothing from years ago and the pieces still look great after all these years. I haven’t bought anything in there in the past two years because it’s all polyester blend materials that look cheap and make you sweat. You are better off going to Saks when they have a sale, Jcrew, Banana Republic for suits (which are still mostly 95% tropical wool) and the GAP where they still carry natual fibers. Shame on you Ann Taylor !

]]> By: claudia http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-280929 claudia Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:53:45 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-280929 Hi Linda Snyder, please email me back more details. price/pictures thanks Hi Linda Snyder, please email me back more details. price/pictures
thanks
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]]> By: Jen http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-265006 Jen Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:25:04 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-265006 I went for a walk during lunch today with a co-worker and we stopped by Ann Taylor. I haven't stepped foot in that store for almost a year. Right away, I was taken aback at the loud music, neon colors (highlighter yellow shoes, seriously?) and cheap fabrics. What on earth happened to this store? I remember being 22 years old making a paltry salary and thinking that I couldn't wait for the day that I made enough to have an Ann Taylor wardrobe. I managed to buy pieces here and there that were gorgeous, classic and still hold up to this day. Now that I finally have more $$ and need a professional wardrobe, the brand has sunk to the bottom of the barrel. This morning I put on an old AT blouse I purchased 3 or 4 years ago (which still looked great btw) and it made me kind of sad. I looked at the label and the material was 100% silk. Does AT make any items these days that's not made of polyester? Honestly, I think all hope is lost for AT to return to the quality brand of years past. I went for a walk during lunch today with a co-worker and we stopped by Ann Taylor. I haven’t stepped foot in that store for almost a year. Right away, I was taken aback at the loud music, neon colors (highlighter yellow shoes, seriously?) and cheap fabrics. What on earth happened to this store? I remember being 22 years old making a paltry salary and thinking that I couldn’t wait for the day that I made enough to have an Ann Taylor wardrobe. I managed to buy pieces here and there that were gorgeous, classic and still hold up to this day. Now that I finally have more $$ and need a professional wardrobe, the brand has sunk to the bottom of the barrel.

This morning I put on an old AT blouse I purchased 3 or 4 years ago (which still looked great btw) and it made me kind of sad. I looked at the label and the material was 100% silk. Does AT make any items these days that’s not made of polyester? Honestly, I think all hope is lost for AT to return to the quality brand of years past.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-257637 Lisa Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:46:15 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-257637 I remember a time when I said, "if anything happens to Ann Taylor, I'll have to learn to sew!" Well, I guess I need to buy a sewing machine. Even the shoes are bad now. And I cannot see how they justify the prices for the quality these days. I appreciate reading all the comments. I thought it was just me, too! I remember a time when I said, “if anything happens to Ann Taylor, I’ll have to learn to sew!” Well, I guess I need to buy a sewing machine. Even the shoes are bad now. And I cannot see how they justify the prices for the quality these days. I appreciate reading all the comments. I thought it was just me, too!

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-252744 Vanessa Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:09:39 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-252744 @blahhh: If you're looking for fabulous Ann Taylor of 3-4 years ago, you'll actually find it at Talbots. Both companies are going through makeovers, trying to reach younger, hipper women. From earlier posts here, I think AT's old head designer is the new hd at Talbots'. Enjoy! @blahhh: If you’re looking for fabulous Ann Taylor of 3-4 years ago, you’ll actually find it at Talbots. Both companies are going through makeovers, trying to reach younger, hipper women. From earlier posts here, I think AT’s old head designer is the new hd at Talbots’. Enjoy!

]]> By: blahhh http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-252704 blahhh Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:47:00 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-252704 okay, so I am a young mother, I like how Ann Taylor is trendy, but work appropriate, so I don't look like a Grandma shopping at Talbots(no offense) their clothes look like good quality, but their style is horrendous, unless 60+. Graduating from high school about 4 years ago, I used to shop at Ann Taylor for interviews, k, comparrision for their clothes from then and now, quality has for sure fallen dramatically, I still have the clothes I have purchased years ago in top shape, wear them all the time, have recently purchased items where the seams fall out with-in days, threads hanging from clothes worn 3 times, if that. I can’t believe I have spent the little money I have on “quality clothing” for work, I have always believed in QAULITY not QAUNITY, which has been assumed by Ann Taylor, but recently not anymore. Now I have little to wear, with poor quality to boot, I will still shop there, when their having a sale, hoping for the old Ann Taylor to come back…. okay, so I am a young mother, I like how Ann Taylor is trendy, but work appropriate, so I don’t look like a Grandma shopping at Talbots(no offense) their clothes look like good quality, but their style is horrendous, unless 60+. Graduating from high school about 4 years ago, I used to shop at Ann Taylor for interviews, k, comparrision for their clothes from then and now, quality has for sure fallen dramatically, I still have the clothes I have purchased years ago in top shape, wear them all the time, have recently purchased items where the seams fall out with-in days, threads hanging from clothes worn 3 times, if that. I can’t believe I have spent the little money I have on “quality clothing” for work, I have always believed in QAULITY not QAUNITY, which has been assumed by Ann Taylor, but recently not anymore. Now I have little to wear, with poor quality to boot, I will still shop there, when their having a sale, hoping for the old Ann Taylor to come back….
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]]> By: Seema http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-246091 Seema Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:41:38 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-246091 So where are we shopping now? I am in my mid-thirties and my closet is in dire need of a professional overhaul and I always thought Ann Taylor would be Ann Taylor but I struggle to find clothes I would wear there and I cannot pull off those tight jeans, belt, polo shirt without looking ridiculous. #ProfesionalMom Thnx! So where are we shopping now? I am in my mid-thirties and my closet is in dire need of a professional overhaul and I always thought Ann Taylor would be Ann Taylor but I struggle to find clothes I would wear there and I cannot pull off those tight jeans, belt, polo shirt without looking ridiculous. #ProfesionalMom Thnx!

]]> By: DH http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-232195 DH Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:31:57 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-232195 As a professional who has shopped at ATL and AT for many years, I now have a daughter who is 22. Just because we're a little older, doesn't mean Generation Jones (born between 1975 - 1955) is over weight or wants to dress like an old lady. I really love many of the styles but, even though I'm only a size 8, they don't fit properly! There is a lot more Gen Jones' out there than 20 somethings whose attention span to brand loyalty is zero. My daughter thinks ATL is not cool and actually prefers Target and looks cute as a button. I just don't happen to look cute in cheap clothes anymore. Wish I could take a picture and upload it to this thread because most of the women standing in line at the ATL and AT in Dallas, are my age! Their best years were between 2000 - 20007. How can they not listen when their web site is begging for investors???? Get with it AT. As a professional who has shopped at ATL and AT for many years, I now have a daughter who is 22.

Just because we’re a little older, doesn’t mean Generation Jones (born between 1975 – 1955) is over weight or wants to dress like an old lady.

I really love many of the styles but, even though I’m only a size 8, they don’t fit properly! There is a lot more Gen Jones’ out there than 20 somethings whose attention span to brand loyalty is zero.

My daughter thinks ATL is not cool and actually prefers Target and looks cute as a button. I just don’t happen to look cute in cheap clothes anymore. Wish I could take a picture and upload it to this thread because most of the women standing in line at the ATL and AT in Dallas, are my age!

Their best years were between 2000 – 20007. How can they not listen when their web site is begging for investors????

Get with it AT.

]]> By: Laura http://www.momstowork.com/04/14/ann-taylor-ann-taylor-why-must-you-suck-so-much/comment-page-2/#comment-231593 Laura Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:25:27 +0000 http://momstowork.com/?p=75#comment-231593 I couldn't agree more. Ann Taylor's clothes used to be classy, pretty, and well made. I keep hearing hoopla about how their new style is moving away from frumpy mom clothes. Please! What's NOT frumpy about the bag-like boring colors and stripes they are now touting? I no longer even bother going there. Fortunately, I still have some nice pieces from the "old" Ann Taylor that still hold up well and, because they're classic, I've been able to wear for several seasons. I couldn’t agree more. Ann Taylor’s clothes used to be classy, pretty, and well made. I keep hearing hoopla about how their new style is moving away from frumpy mom clothes. Please! What’s NOT frumpy about the bag-like boring colors and stripes they are now touting? I no longer even bother going there. Fortunately, I still have some nice pieces from the “old” Ann Taylor that still hold up well and, because they’re classic, I’ve been able to wear for several seasons.

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