Okay Banana Republic has absolutely popped off in the last couple of years. I feel like the Gap family of stores are ALWAYS having a sale, but Banana Republic is less frequent on the big sales. 40% for their Friends and Family event (going on till 3/22/26)feels BIG and only comes around every once in a while. SO here are the things I'm planning on snagging while it's going on. My process is that I do this and try it on at home with clothes I own to make sure (1) I don't have anything super similar, (2) I can make 3-4 outfits with it, and (3) it fills a gap in my wardrobe and isn't just a trendy piece. I will probably return much of this because I am very picky and know very quickly if it's going to work or not, but I am going to do a big order.