Colour, Animal Prints and More for Ann Taylor Holiday 2012

DelectablyChic! once again had the privilege to be invited to a holiday preview, this time for Ann Taylor, which will be opening its first Canadian store at the Eaton Centre on October 5 (the Yorkdale location will open November-ish), The collection featured a diverse array of shades, including bright colours such as corals and sapphires that are more likely found in resort or spring/summer collections. There are of course, the standard dark shades, blacks and winter whites.

Green shift dress – also comes in black and winter white – a DelectablyChic! favourite

Lots of bright colours for the holiday season!

One of my favourite dresses the loose-fitting zippy shift. In addition to green, the dress is also going to be available in black and winter white. Paired with tall boots (a winter staple for the past few years), it would not only be extremely comfortable, but GORGEOUS. It would also be a great fit for a casual office, shopping or brunch/dinner out with friends (runner up to this dress is a coral dress with bell/floral-shaped sleeves). Other likes include some of the furry/fuzzy pieces, such as gloves and a mint coloured top and some 1920s-inspired little black dresses (too bad Gatsby is being delayed).

Mint-coloured fuzzy top

Furry gloves

Animal prints were also fairly dominant in this collection. From zebra to leopard and more, they are found on sweaters, gloves, footwear and more. According to a rep at the event, one of the designers for the company loves the design and incorporates it every season.

Flapper-inspired dresses

Zebra print shoes and gloves

Accessories-wise, there was definitely a good selection of bling. However, many of the pieces, especially necklaces and bracelets were a bit on the bulky side which would be quite overwhelming on people with smaller frames. Make-up bags and technology accessories were also part of the holiday collection. Of course, there were also many brightly coloured shawls – perfect to add some pop to that little black dress you’re wearing to the office or family holiday party.

Another DelectablyChic! favourite

Orange/coral dominate the Holiday 2012 collection

There are definitely many pieces in this collection that will be amazing for the holiday season. Who else is excited?

About Cynthia Cheng Mintz

Cynthia Cheng Mintz is the founder and webitor-in-chief of this site and the petite-focused site, Shorty Stories. She has also written for other publications including the Toronto Star and has blogged for The Huffington Post. Her first novel, Aspirations, was published in 2007. Outside of writing, Cynthia researches and advises philanthropic ideas for family funds and foundations and also volunteers.