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I RARELY SHOP AT BANANA REPUBLIC, BUT I TRIED ON 20 PIECES—NOW I'M HOOKED



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(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

By Eliza Huber
last updated 20 June 2024

Welcome to Let's Get a Room, a series where editor Eliza Huber heads to the
dressing room to try on pieces from your favorite retailers, buzzy items, and
new collections. Think of this column as a detailed guide to the pieces that are
actually worth buying and the ones that, unfortunately, looked better online—no
returns necessary.



As much as I'd like to spend all of my free time shopping at every retailer and
on every website, I have work to do, errands to run, and people to see,
hindering me from getting in as much retail therapy as I need. Because of that,
I sometimes can't give as much attention as I'd like to certain brands,
resulting in me forgetting just how elite their selections can be. Lately,
though, I've been adamant about attacking this issue head-on. My first stop?
Banana Republic, a brand that doesn't get nearly enough credit for its
affordable yet dangerously expensive-looking selection of anti-trend pieces that
could easily live indefinitely in your wardrobe.



An installation at the front of the store by Mexico-based artist Angela Damman.

(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)



A carefully curated selection of vintage Banana Republic items for men and women
from the 1980s and '90s.

(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)



A look inside the Penthouse, which is located on the second floor of the SoHo
store.

(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

To start, I've always been a fan of the San Francisco–based brand, especially
its expansive vintage archive. Up until last week, I had been a tad ignorant to
its more modern offering. Sure, I've scanned the website a handful of times for
work, but what I hadn't done is get up close and personal with Banana Republic's
pieces. When I received a press release about the opening of the brand's new
SoHo flagship, I knew I had to check it out.



Located on Broadway between Prince and Spring Streets, the two-story,
17,000-square-foot store is nothing short of a safe haven from Manhattan's
busiest shopping district. Inside, everything is curated to perfection, from the
furniture to the fashion, which includes both new-season pieces and vintage
items from the '80s and '90s. Upstairs, there's a space referred to as the
Penthouse, which I happily took over one morning to familiarize myself with
everything Banana Republic has to offer. Scroll down for a firsthand look at all
20 of the items I tried on, from easy basics like white trousers and button-down
shirts to dresses and skirts that are guaranteed to win you compliment after
compliment.


THE 20 BEST BANANA REPUBLIC ITEMS TO SHOP, ACCORDING TO AN EDITOR WHO TRIED THEM
ON:



(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

Even though I'm very prone to spilling, I still gravitate toward all-white
outfits whenever the temperature goes up in NYC. When I spotted this billowy
white poplin shirt on the first floor, I knew I had to find a pair of white
jeans or trousers to style with it. I lucked out when I spotted a pair of
carpenter-style jeans, adding them to the dressing room immediately. I ended up
going with a larger size so that the bottoms would be extra relaxed and comfy,
styling the shirt-and-pants combo with a super-luxurious cognac-colored oversize
bag and white flat leather slides.





(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

I really had no choice but to add both the shirt and pants into my personal
wardrobe after seeing them together. I know that I'll wear them as a pair on a
regular basis this summer and beyond but also style them separately in countless
ways.

SHOP THE LOOK:

Banana Republic
Cruz Oversized Popover Top
$80
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Surplus Relaxed Straight Jean
$130
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Slouchy Vida Bag
$260
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Lucca Leather Slide Sandal
$180
SHOP NOW







(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

I'm usually such a "washed-out vintage denim" person, but lately, darker
trouser-like styles have been causing my eyes to stray away from their normal
targets. I spotted this wide-leg pair downstairs and knew I wanted to take them
for a spin, throwing on a sleeveless tee that's buttery soft and lays really
beautifully on the body. Silk scarves are one of my top accessories this summer,
so I added one to the look in the form of a bandana to add some excitement and
tossed on some black slides and a matching mini bag.



(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

I spotted this knee-length topcoat made of an elegant silky-twill fabric on my
way to the dressing room and knew I had to find an outfit to style it with. I
love how the color perfectly matches the scarf I picked, so I threw it on, and
it did wonders for completing this whole ensemble.

SHOP THE LOOK:

Banana Republic
Supima Tank
$45
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
The Wide-Leg Trouser Jean
$150
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
The Tailored Coat
$280
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Signature Silk Scarf
$140
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Mini Slouchy Vida Bag
$220
SHOP NOW







(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

If you know me at all, then you're well aware that cashmere is my kryptonite,
even in the summer when it's hotter than a Y7 class outside. No matter the
temperature, I'll find a way to incorporate the super-soft fabric into my
outfit, throwing a knit over my shoulders or tying one around my waist. Here, I
combined an especially lovely navy-blue polo-neck cashmere sweater with a
classic pair of white linen pants for an ensemble fit for a weekend in Martha's
Vineyard.



(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

If it was especially hot, I'd probably take this knit and throw it over my
shoulders with a white boyfriend tee tucked into these same pants. Maybe I'd add
a belt to the mix to create a look of dimension in the midsection.

SHOP THE LOOK:

Banana Republic
Luna Boyfriend Cashmere Sweater Polo
$150
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Lina Straight Linen Pant
$130
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Lucca Leather Slide Sandal
$180
SHOP NOW







(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

A white poplin skirt is all I really want to wear right now. It's not just me—I
swear that my IG and TikTok feeds are entirely made up of fashion people across
Europe wearing A-line poplin skirts with tanks, tees, bikini tops, the works.
Because of that, I knew I had to try on this Banana Republic version when I saw
it hanging in the brand's new store. Given that it's selling out very quickly, I
was right to do so.



(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

First, I styled it with a simple knit tank top for something easy and warm
weather appropriate. To make the look more versatile, I also shot the skirt with
a cool, cropped khaki jacket.

SHOP THE LOOK:

Banana Republic
Ariella Poplin Midi Skirt
$130
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Cotton-Silk Sweater Tank
$80
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Piedras Utility Jacket
$200
SHOP NOW







(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

Who doesn't want to slip on a poplin spaghetti-strap sundress on a hot day and
basically be done—no real effort required? An easy dress like this one that I
found on a BR rack has the ability to solve all of your dressing-related
problems in the summertime. It's airy, comfortable, and chic at the same time.



(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

To just stylize this dress a touch more, I threw on some luxe white leather
slides and a big raffia shoulder bag that makes toting everything you could ever
need look surprisingly chic.

SHOP THE LOOK:

Banana Republic
Poplin Cut-Out Maxi Dress
$200
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Slouchy Vida Straw Bag
$160
SHOP NOW







(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

Last but certainly not least, I put together my best The Talented Mr. Ripley
ensemble including a trusty white linen shirt tucked into a pair of barrel-leg
chinos. From there, I added a black Western-inspired belt, an oversize black
bag, and matching slides. If you like linen shirts as much as I do, this is one
you really have to buy. I'm picky about linen and find that it can sometimes be
rough, overly synthetic, and a bit see-through, so when I tell you that this one
is elite and worth shopping for, I mean it.



(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

If you love barrel-leg jeans, then these trousers will be a perfect addition to
your summer wardrobe. They're lightweight and comfortable, so consider them a
good alternative for said denim on those days when it's too warm to wear a
full-length pair of jeans.

SHOP THE LOOK:

Banana Republic
The Perfect Linen Shirt
$90$70
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Angolo Leather Belt
$60
SHOP NOW





Banana Republic
Avila Barrel-Leg Pant
$120
SHOP NOW




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Senior Fashion Editor

Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend
reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in
2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the
job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of
Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to
Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and
Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything
from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from
fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and
spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram
accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and
scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.


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