Actually, their sizes tend to run a size big. A 4 fits like a 6 in other stores.

Roxane I couldn't agree more! At one time I was a size 4 and loooooved Ann Taylor, flash forward 10 years and I'm a size 12 so no more (*sigh) Ann Taylor for me.

Lots of Anne in my closet but too short for my age 63 thanks

Hi to Southern Gal: I am full-figured size 16 and I could not find anything in my size at AT when I got a gift cert in my Christmas grab-bag. I like "stodgy separates"; it works for my career. I also happen to need separates as I wear 2 sizes (one size on top, another size on bottom). Why then would I want AT to change? This isn't "bashing" - this is a consumer advising that they don't need AT to change. When you at at store, keep your eye on the 1) amount of size 16's you receive from delivery as opposed to # of size sixes and 2) the number of size 14-16 you sell off as opposed to # of size 4-6 and see what sizes you are left with a the end of the season. To us 16's, it appears that all the smaller sizes are remaining. Is this because AT only gets 1 size 16 in each outfit? Or, do the larger sizes sell out first? I personally would like AT stores to reach up to size 18 as historically, Misses sizes always ran from 4-18. As an aside, SouthernGal, I found your response to Roxanne to be "tart" and "abrasive", not at all your intention, I am sure, but if you said that to me in person at the store, I'd be darned sure Never to shop AT anymore.

Southerngal I think Roxanne was simply making a statement, you seem to be the one who is upset with all of your caps and exclamation points.
I have to say that recently I have been able to find a few tops at AT that fit and I love AT style, but most stores, not just AT, don't really size their clothes to fit larger women. The cut on their larger sizes is really weird - they think if you need any size larger than a 10 you are shaped like a box.
I happen to needed larger sizes because I'm 6ft tall and am proportionally bigger all over than a 5' 5" woman. The shoulders in jackets and button up tops are never broad enough for my shoulders and yet there is enough fabric for me to be swimming in around my torso. Many designers/stores seem to think large size = obese woman. Sleeve length is also frustrating, and I'm not talking long sleeves I gave up on that ages ago. I'm talking about 3/4 sleeves and the length on larger sizes from shoulder to elbow (and many times the width of the opening or the whole sleeve tube.) Again I can be swimming in the garment, but the sleeves are like a tourniquet.
I would love it if designers simply took the time and care to make their larger sizes fit as proportionately well as they do their smaller sizes.
Lastly, in all fairness Southerngal most stores did not start to carry sizes larger than a 12 or 14 until recent years. If AT is coming around more power to them, there are a bunch of us out here that can't wait to find clothes that fit.

Ann Taylor stopped selling size 16 in their stores months ago, and size 14 is almost non-existant. Furthermore, people like going to a store, try clothes on and buy them. Nobody wants a hassle over a pair of pants (Order it online, wait for it to arrive, try it on, it doesn't fit nicely, send it back, pick another one.That vicious circle can go on forever. And the ladies who shop at Ann Taylor don't have time to waste playing tag with a pair of pants.)

I totally agree-- I work at Ann Taylor Loft Outlet and we have people of all shapes, sizes and ages coming in and leaving with more than enough for their wardrobe!! We have so many styles of jeans to fit every woman it is hard for us to keep them all straight! We carry from 00P to 16 (which is really an 18 in other stores) so please stop in and let us help you to find your favorite items in your size! We aim to please!

are you jealous that your style is not known os "Terrish"? Don't be a hater.

The article is about Ann Taylor not Michele Obama. Nobody wants to hear your negativity or venting.

jt.hunt and other Michelle Haters..... Michelle Obama is the First Lady of the United Ststes of America. To inject your obvious disdain for her into this public conversation is disrespectful and rude. Stop hating.

Back to the subject at hand... I admire AT for reinventing their look... (some other retailers/designers should take note). I saw a glimpse of the new AT "look" in the September issue of Bazaar. NICE!

We're willing to listen Southerngal - you just need to speak with respect and not come across as yelling.
I don't think you meant to come across that way.
We also understand that you are saying that we can go on line to order our size if we can't find it in the store, and that you are willing to help us try to find AT styles that will fit us.