Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ann Taylor’s Ruffle Ponte Wrap Dress
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. Ann Taylor is having a great sale for Mother's Day — 25% off all items (through 5/10). Which means that lovely, basic dresses like this one go from being marked down to being a serious steal. This one is your basic wrap, with some not-too-frilly ruffles around the neckline. We like the wideness of the belt (it'll probably smooth out any imperfections) and the inset waistband at the back. Was $129, marked to $59; use code MOTHERSDAY to bring it down to $44. Ruffle Ponte Wrap DressSales of note for 4/10:
- Nordstrom – End of Season Sale – Spring styles up to 50% off – lots of great deals from Natori, Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss, Spanx, True & Co., Hanky Panky, Commando, Tory Burch, Theory, Zella, CeCe, Eliza J, Halogen, Vince Camuto, and more.
- Ann Taylor – 30% off tops and sweaters, and (4/10 only) 25% off dresses, skirts and shoes
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code
- Brooklinen – 15% off sitewide, plus up to 50% off bundles
- Brooks Brothers – Friends & Family Event, 25% off sitewide. Lots of cute florals and stripes in the sale.
- Evereve – 1000+ items on sale, including lots from Alex Mill, Michael Stars, Sanctuary, Rails, Xirena, and Z-Supply
- Express – $40 off $120, $100 off $250
- J.Crew – Midseason sale: Extra 40% off sale styles, 200+ new styles just added!
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything
- Lands' End – 50% off full price styles and 60% off all clearance and sale – lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
- Loft – All jeans $41, 40% off entire purchase
- Macy's – 25% off already reduced prices + 15% off beauty & fragrance
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- Talbots – 40% off regular price tops + 30% off everything else
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I’m not against wrap dresses generally, but for some reason this one reminds me of a short, black bathrobe. In any case, too short for the office.
It wouldn’t be too short on me, but it’s only available in a size 4. Alas.
I’ve tried this on – I have short legs, and this hit right on the knee for me, which I consider appropriate for work. And it definitely didn’t look like a bathrobe, b. But I have a small chest, and the wrap would’ve required some serious safety pinning to keep the neckline consistently modest, so it was a no-go.
I have this dress and love it love it love it. Great non-client meeting work choice (with a cami underneath of course).
I tried the dress on – at almost 5’10” it was too short on me for the office, but should work well if you are a few inches shorter. It does require a camisole to be completely office appropriate IMO, but it’s a great basic. Then again I might be biased considering I am wearing a black wrap dress today.