As anyone who reads here knows...

I've got a hate on for Banana Republic's "no fatties here" choice to not sell plus sized clothes. So I rarely feature or comment on them.

But I find this outfit so charming, classic and so easily adaptable for the 50+ gal that I'm calling a short truce...



Check out all the pieces that make up this simple but elegant outfit here...

Women's Apparel: new arrivals | Banana Republic:

'via Blog this'

If you're the "right" size this could be a great fall addtion to your wardrobe!

Okay truce over! ;-)

Over at....

Sass and Style Ms. Amy does a shout out for the tall among us that *&%*% every time they're trying to find pants that fit...

Tall Women Can Find Pants That Fit!!!!

I'd just like to add that the whole Gap family of stores has lines for the tall woman as does Ann Taylor ( Ann Taylor Loft as well).

I'm not sure about the Gap group, but it appears that you can only get the Ann Taylor talls on line. (What the heck...they don't want to see women that are too broad or too tall in their stores?????)

A Simply Lovely....

Blouse...



BR Banana Republic Silk Pleated Faux-Wrap Blouse - On Sale $44.99

They still have Large and X-Large available!

Second City Style....

Has an interesting post on Gap Inc's plans for it's stores...

Gap Inc. Plans to Revamp Old Navy, Make Banana Global

I'm very happy to hear that Old Navy is back in the front office's good graces. Many month's ago I'd read an article that indicated their intention to close that division down - I was not happy! As you know if you read here often, I think Old Navy is their most accessible brand for most folks, with a wide selection of clothes for just about everyone, including the plus size woman that they pretend does not exist when it comes to their other brands. (And I've never forgiven them for closing down Forth and Towne!)

I look forward to what they have in store for Old Navy and all the Gap brands.

Over at....

Style Spy, the author shares her fab Mom's day outfit with us...

Brunch with Maman

She is right to be mad for that jacket - it is the bomb! It's one of those rare "stealth" tailored pieces - the tailoring is so discreetly executed that you both see it (in the fine way in which it fits) and don't see it (it does have that stiff look that tailored clothing can often suffer from)!

Ladies, if you are ever lucky enough to find a piece like it, buy it! It will serve you well for many years to come!

I also agree with the comment about BR - their game has really stepped up in the pass couple of years. If you can wear their sizes (sadly I cannot) it is a great place to get well done basics to build your wardrobe on! (And as you know, I've been loving their handbags for a couple of years now!)

Over at Banana Repulic....

They're having an additional 25% off sale this weekend.

25% Off a Purchase of $100 or more


Several nice looking handbags on sale..I've put up a post on one over at Bag Sanity.

So if you're in the market for a classic leather bag to add to you're wardrobe this summer - check them out!

(Please note: I'm not altogether sure that the 25% applies to items still on sale. It appears so, but you might want to double check.)

Heads up Ladies!....

Ms. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen gives the scoop on a one day only sale at Banana Republic...

Today Only 30% Off at Banana Republic

So if you've been salivating at some of the BR items I've been featuring here, now's the time!

And speaking of Banana Republic....

Their BR Monogram Collection continues to impress...






Love the cap sleeve on this one!







Just one look tells you why this one is sold out except for size 16 - talk about a dress that can take you from AM to PM - Growl!

(And yes, I still curse BR for not making any of their clothes in my size. But, hell, when you're good you're good!)

I Heart....

Pretty much everything that Old Navy is offering this fall....

From the Women's Fall line...














(Yes, yes I know - the skirts are a bit short. But I know there are some 50+ gals out there that can make it work! ;-) )

From the Women's Plus Fall line...
















More and more I see Old Navy as an unsung gem of the Banana Republic stable!

Even through it's still summer....

The Fall stuff is hitting the stores and the web right now!

So let's get started taking a sharp (I hope!) eye at what the retailers are offering that might work in the 50+ lady's closet!

Starting out of the gate - Banana Republic...




Paisley Cardigan and Pencil Skirt




Belted Sweater and Wide Leg Pant



Sleeveless Origami Knit Dress - $150.00



BR Monogram Blazer and Wide Leg Pant



BR Monogram Blazer and Pencil Skirt



BR Monogram Trenchcoat and Dress



Trenchcoat and Wide Leg Pant

Yes, yes I know. I usually ignore BR - frankly mostly because I resent the fact that they don't offer their clothes in plus sizes (for some reason, they think that being tall - which admittedly can be quite a dressing challenge in and of itself - is more of an issue for the modern American woman than finding good tailored clothes in plus sizes - NOT!). There's also the issue with the closing of Forth and Towne - a MAJOR mistake if you ask me!

But looking at these outfits, I can't turn a blind eye to their sleek stylishness - just the sort of bedrock pieces a 50+ gal can build on! As long as the frame you're building on doesn't require a size larger than 16!

And by the by....Their Fall handbag collection is not lookin' too shabby either! Skip over to my bag bog -Bag Sanity - for all my picks.

But between you and me...I'm thinking of making space in my closet for this lovely...



Robson Hexagonal Tote - $260.00

I've been longing for a gray bag just this color for awhile now - and this one might just fit the bill! Note that this color is only available online.