Winter Favorites From Ann Taylor

First, let’s talk about this houndstooth cardigan. Honestly, just typing its name in anything other than bold, italicized AND underlined font would feel disrespectful. This oversized camel and ivory masterpiece looks, you know, very cute in the product photos online. BUT JUST WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE IT IN PERSON. Honestly, I fainted. It’s truly so beautiful and if I didn’t know better, I would swear it must be a very pricey designer item. I don’t know how they achieved this quality at this price point. It’s a Christmas miracle.

SPEAKING OF CHRISTMAS MIRACLES: The world’s most perfect faux leather leggings have been restocked which is clear proof that Ann Taylor loves us and wants us to be happy. If they look familiar to you, they should. I’ve mentioned them here on Memorandum more than once. Twice. And now THRICE. The leggings themselves are a front-seam (read: super elongating), size-zip situation that I love so much I’ve actually ordered a backup pair in my post-baby size just to ensure I’ll never need to be without them for even a moment. The first time I mentioned how glorious they are, they sold out immediately, so I’d act quick here. These mid-rise, ankle-length faux leather leggings also come in petite sizing and are so versatile and comfortable, there really is no limit to what you can style them with. 

More Ann Taylor Winter Favorites

And, as if the mere existence of those items aren’t gift enough, Ann Taylor has somehow managed to serve up a bevy of other winter classics that need to be discussed and celebrated: Let’s start with this zip-collar sweater which also came home with me recently and whose photos online do not do it justice. In addition to being incredibly soft, the fabric has a kind of pearlescent sheen to it that is both unique and gorgeous. 

Second, and perhaps very unsurprisingly, this turtleneck cable sweater dress in “mint creme” had to be mine. I mean look at it. It’s Winter Mary Wear all day long. Also, if you need something festive, check it out in the “exotic ruby” shade and consider your Christmas outfit handled.

On the loungewear front, I’m arguably saving the best for last here. 

I picked up this cable knit hoodie sweater (I know, two good things in one garment!) which has the most beautiful knitwear detailing I’ve seen this season. I also really recommend grabbing a pair of Ann Taylor’s Sweater Jogger Pants to match. Aside from just, you know, looking and feeling great, the joggers are a thicker-than-average, sturdy knit. Which made me stand up and yell “FINALLY!” when ripping them out of the box. There’s nothing worse than putting on gorgeous knit loungewear only to realize you’ve got some seriously saggy knees after you sit down for five seconds. See? Ann Taylor gets us.