Forever Short-Sleeve Sweater, $26 (was $55) at Banana Republic Factory Shop It! Like any reliable wardrobe staple, this sweater is incredibly versatile.

Maybe this’ll be Banana Republic Factory- pant summer for me, too. Importantly, it comes with pockets. A shirtdress that can be a bathing-suit cover-up in a pinch. It’s “lime fizz,” not “ butter ...

The Splittable Wool-Blend Peacoat from Banana Republic is part of their new fall collection, and clearly it's already a smash success.

Hit the road, Jack: Banana Republic's cute short film for spring 2011 is inspiring some major wanderlust in us!

So really, it's pretty unfair to suggest that failure to raise the debt ceiling would make the United States a banana republic. Most banana republics have their affairs in much better order than that.

Katie holmes wore a butter yellow, quiet luxury outfit with items by Banana Republic while out in New York City—see her outfit, here.

I tried on puffer coats at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic, and compared them based on fabric quality, fit, and price. I loved the priciest option.

I tried on similar pairs of straight-leg jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. My favorite pair would be worth the splurge.