Banana Republic Is BACK (I’ll Prove It)

My recent Banana Republic order was a really pleasant surprise. It’s been a hot minute (aka years) since an order resulted in me wanting to keep EVERYTHING – in fact, it was only last year at this time that I sent $2K+ worth of cashmere back to Banana due to poor construction.

While Banana seems to have been, uh, ping-ponging around these past few years trying to figure out who they are in this ever-shifting retailer landscape (style, quality, and prices have been all over the place), this drop really felt like a return to the Banana Republic I knew and loved in my 20’s. Specifically? Super soft cashmere, killer trousers and really great coats.

Let’s get into it.

The Best of Banana Republic Right Now

BR Wool Coat | BR Sweater (s) | AGoldE Jeans (in petite, here) | Boots | Bag | Ring

Here’s the deal: Banana is having an early Black Friday sale (40% off your purchase, cashmere and leather jackets excluded) and most of what I ordered already sold out – annoying, I KNOW. But my order was so shockingly good that I plan to pick up a few more pieces before the 40% off ends.

1. Start Here: Banana Republic Reversible Wool Coat

Coat | Boots | Bag | Ring Stack: this + this

While this coat is not 100% wool (51% recycled wool, 40% polyester, 9% other fibers), the genius is in the cut. It’s rare to find a true cocoon coat, but I SWEAR by this style come winter. It’s the only style that actually (comfortably!!) fits over even the bulkiest sweaters, making it one of the styles I wear the most.

Also? It’s reversible:

Coat | Jeans (in petite, here) | Boots | Bag | Ring

I have the olive green/brown (in small petite which is why it fits so perfectly), but it’s also available in a gorgeous navy/merlot, as well as a camel stripe that I can’t stop thinking about.

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2. This Banana Republic Cashmere Turtleneck Is SO Chic

Sweater | Jeans (in petite, here) | Boots | Bag | Ring

This 100% cashmere turtleneck sweater, featured in our 2026 Cashmere guide, is such a cute, easy win – I can’t stop wearing it. I also love the really interesting color choices. Personally, I’m considering the ‘ruby plum purple’ (it’s GORGEOUS), and I love that there are THREE choices of red, if you’re looking for a holiday sweater: ‘fire red’ – a bright orange-red, ‘holly berry red’ – a cool-toned blue-red, and ‘port wine’ a deep merlot.

Also, look how gorgeous this sweater looks with the coat, too:

Coat | Sweater | Jeans (in petite, here) | Boots | Bag | Ring

3. Don’t Miss: Banana Republic’s Cashmere Pullover Sweater (Especially in Stripe)

Sweater | Jeans (in petite, here) | Ballet Flats | Bag | Ring | Necklace

Also, don’t overlook Banana’s simple cashmere pullover. While it may be simple in shape, it’s also freaking perfect, and the stripe colorways, in particular, are so wildly fun. It’s another one where they get the shape exactly right: boxy and short-ish, but not cropped (just very easy to wear). This is likely what I’ll be wearing for Thanksgiving this year.

4. Some Sale Finds Worth Stalking

Dress (similar) | Coat | Sneakers | Bag | Ring

While the cozy flannel version of this dress sold out already (I swear, guys, I JUST got these pieces in!!!) there is still a cotton version fully stocked (in stripes) and on sale. I’m obsessed with the shape – easy through the body, but with some sort of cool-kid vibe. I’ll always prefer sneakers, but if you’re a boot girl, it dresses up reallllly nicely, too.

Boots | Bag | Ring Stack: this + this

Ok. So. The entire outfit above is completely sold out, but I’m leaving it here to prove my original point: BR is totally worth a second look.

To that point, here are a few more pieces (still in stock, 40% off) that I’m seriously considering adding to cart:

• Red Stripe Sweater – it’s silk & cotton, and seriously so cute
• Plaid Pants – the coolest shape, love the drawstring
• Plaid Top – Oooooo….unexpected holiday. Love it.
• Stripe Coat – Same coat I’m wearing, just in stripe (reverses to plain)
• Merino Wool Boucle Cardigan – This is too cute (and I like it better than brushed cashmere).

Happy Early Black Friday!

xo,

S