The Pima Cotton/Wool Shawlneck Cardigan from Banana Republic is really a pretty flawless sweater. It drapes nicely, it’s extremely soft and comfortable, and you can belt it so that the sides don’t flap in the wind. I have nothing to complain about really…but I just don’t like it. I’m not sure why. Something about the rounded bottom on each side [...]

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve always had a bias against dress shirts because I just never know what size to take in them and I never know how they will fit at the chest. That little gap can be quite annoying. Ever since I bought a couple gingham shirts from J.Crew though that fit beautifully, I’ve been [...]

I popped by Banana Republic at Rockefeller Center yesterday, picked up a couple of things, went to the register…and got everything for the amount I expected to pay for one. Apparently, somehow they are having some unmarketed secret 40% off everything “Pre-Fall” sale for cardholders which was not announced anywhere in the store…so I picked up a couple more things [...]