When people visit my closet, I often say "Welcome to Ann Taylor Loft." I'd say about 85% of the clothes hanging in my closets (yes, plural) are from this store. I love their stuff. What more can I say? A lot more.
Ann Taylor Loft is the more casual and less expensive version of the Ann Taylor store. Their clothes are very classic but with a touch of flair. Most of their items are fairly affordable, and they always have a generous selection of sales items. Plus, it's safe to say that most regularly priced items go on sale fairly quickly. So if you are jonesing for that cute outfit that's a little out of your price range, you can come back in a few weeks and it should be on sale. And to top that off, they usually have great discount incentives -- i.e.: spending $50 or more and get a $25 off coupon off your next purchase.
The salesgirls are sweet and friendly too. They are never pushy, but always willing to help you in whatever way you need. A great store with fantastic fashions and nice salespeople make it a place that I'll frequent for years to come.