What is the difference between Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT?
LOFT Outlets carry a more youthful look and more casual styles, while the Ann Taylor Factory stores cater more to professionals. Both divisions sell suits, separates, dresses, shoes, and accessories designed for professional women. Also, there usually is a nice selection of petite sizes at both stores.
For Ann Taylor and its sister brand LOFT, the filing marks the culmination of several years of slumping sales and dwindling foot traffic, challenges worsened by the coronavirus outbreak.
Return Policy
Unwashed, unworn and defective merchandise may also be returned or exchanged at any LOFT store location, with the exception of merchandise from the Maternity and Swimwear Collections. Please note, we cannot accept online purchase returns at Ann Taylor, LOFT Outlet or Ann Taylor Factory store locations.
Ann Taylor has a specific target market of affluent female buyers in the age group of 25-50 years, which justifies its small presence (in terms of stores) in the U.S.
Loft's clothing typically runs big. Loft, which also sells clothing in women's sizes only, has a reputation for its vanity sizing, as documented in numerous Reddit threads.
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Ann Taylor vs Loft sizing
In my experience, the Loft's clothing in general runs a little smaller than Ann Taylor's.
This is why we love LOFT, Ann Taylor's cheaper sister store. Their fashions are comfy, versatile and totally effortless (and they're way cheaper than Ann Taylor).
"There's really something for everything at Loft," Horowitz said, "that we don't specifically target [anyone, like,] 'we have to get the 25 to 34 year olds.
The only items that cannot be returned are items that have been worn and are unwashed. LOFT also offers a free shipping option with no minimum order.
Can I return LOFT Outlet to LOFT store?
You can return goods at a LOFT store—including Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Factory, and LOFT Outlet—or online. Note that you can return or exchange goods only at a store belonging to the subsidiary you bought them from.
At this time, cardholders cannot make payments on either ALL Rewards card in a store. All payments must be made online, by mail or by phone.
Many people see Talbots as a stuffy store for older ladies, but they actually have a lot of beautiful, well tailored, classic pieces. It is a great place to shop for clothing for work, or school.
You won't find any barely legal models in man-catching minidresses or low cut, curve hugging tops in Soft Surroundings. What you will find is an attractively-filtered fantasy world specifically created for middle-aged women who have absolutely zero interest in ever attracting a man again.
J. Jill's target audience is also a bit older than that of comparable brands, centered on 45- to 60-year-olds.
"There's really something for everything at Loft," Horowitz said, "that we don't specifically target [anyone, like,] 'we have to get the 25 to 34 year olds.
In a roundabout way, the starting point for her fashion career — Ann Taylor — has come full circle. Talbots' parent company Sycamore Partners recently purchased the Ascena Retail Group Inc., which owns Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey, for $540 million.
Ascena Retail Group, Inc. is an American retailer of women's clothing. Ascena also owns Lane Bryant clothing store brand, and is the parent company of Ann Inc., operator of Ann Taylor and Loft stores. Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
| Size | Sleeve | Bust |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 30 - 30¼ | 32 - 33 |
| S | 30½ - 30¾ | 34 - 35 |
| M | 31 - 31¼ | 36 - 37 |
| L | 31½ - 32 | 38½ - 40 |
