Ann Taylor Petites Spring 2011 Review

I went with my friend to Ann Taylor this week, ready to sift bored-ly through the large garments, when I was met with quite the surprise: a plethora of 00P and XXSP items. Halleluja!! The S.A. confirmed: they've recently started to carry those sizes again in-stores (not 5/5.5 shoes though). I jubilantly grabbed some new arrivals to try on. Although they were still full price (but code FEBAFF30 gives you 30% off a full priced item online), I wanted to be prepared for the next sale.

This first top is my favorite out of all the items. It's 100% silk and reminded me of the J.Crew shell in my last post, except more wearable. The tie is lower, instead of up high at the neck, making the neckline more flattering and feminine.

Top: Ann Taylor Necktie Shell w/ Pintucks, sz 00P (5 colors!)

Skirt: Ann Taylor Cotton Blend Pencil Skirt sz 00P

Fit won't be slim enough for some tiny ladies, but it's definitely acceptable for me. It fits just like my J.Crew one after I took in both sides. Best part about this blouse? It comes in 5 Spring colors online.

I wanted to see if their skirts had gotten smaller over the seasons. This skirt almost worked right off the rack, but I'd prefer it to sit higher on my waist and be a little more fitted. I though the price was expensive for a cotton blend (I prefer lightweight wool).

The coordinating jacket would probably look much better worn with jeans, than as part of a matchy-matchy suit.  Side view on me is yee-uck! I wonder why the skirt is fitted yet the jacket is huge.

Jacket: Ann Taylor Cotton Blend 3/4 Sleeve Jacket sz 00P 

Skirt: Ann Taylor Cotton Blend Pencil Skirt sz 00P

There were a lot of new arrivals in safari colors made of canvas-y or cotton materials. Along that theme, here is a cute jacket that's sturdily made with nice details. I thought this jacket was super cute, but a tad big for me throughout and a little pricey for a canvas jacket:

Jacket: Petite Canvas Motorcycle Jacket sz 00P (buy here) 

There were some new shoes that I really liked, but of course nothing small enough to try on. The Rose Canvas Kitten Heel (below - starts at sz 5 online) caught my eye in person. I liked the leather & canvas combo, the lower heels for walking, and the almond toe (slightly pointier than the perfect pumps).

Readers - what are you liking from the Ann Taylor Spring collection?