Fashion Clutch Giveaway – from dressbarn

by Katja on November 5, 2009

I have a confession to make… I wear dressbarn clothing. I had never visited dressbarn before, and was invited to a special VIP evening of shopping while I was at Type-A Mom Conference a while ago. The evening was so much fun – they had closed the store down for our visit and we had snacks and live music – and a nice staff helping us to shop!

Photo: Michelle Lane, the Secret Agent Mama.

A fun evening. Friends. And shopping.

I have to confess… I can not wear polyester, at all. I don’t know why, probably because I never wore polyester or acrylic when growing up, my mom was very particular about that, and taught me to look for high quality fabrics. And dressbarn had a lot of polyester and acrylic in their clothing. They had so many nice styles, that it left me hoping that the sweaters had been cashmere or wool, the blouses silk. I was surprised by their jeans and suede jackets, and sweater dresses – very trendy, and the prices were so low! I chose jeans, black sweater, zebra print scarf, newsboy hat, and the cutest ankle boots, which I use almost every day. I didn’t even know dressbarn carried shoes, and their styles were awesome, I had actually really hard time just choosing one pair. I also liked dressbarn’s accessory selection – great bracelets and I loved the scarfs!

Robin and me – and I don’t know who took the photo – it’s one of my favorite photos from the whole trip, I love Robin, and we had such a great time, sharing our shopping trip – and sporting our hats.

If you haven’t been to dressbarn lately – give it a try. Even Oprah gives her OK for dressbarn – check out the gorgeous dressbarn coat in the November issue of the O magazine.

Dressbarn is giving away evening clutches for the Holidays – for everyone who shops for over $100 in their stores this week! And I have one here to give for one of the Skimbaco Lifestyle subscribers.

DRESSBARN EVENING CLUTCH GIVEAWAY:

Prize: An evening clutch from dressbarn.

Deadline: November 25th, 2009, midnight est.

Enter to win: Subscribe Skimbaco Lifestyle in your email box and leave a comment you are a subscriber and a way for me to contact you in case you win. Have you ever shopped at dressbarn?

FULL DISCLOSURE: I received an outfit from dressbarn and attended their VIP event in North-Carolina this fall.

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Melissa - The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans 11.05.09 at 19:02: I subscribe in my Reader.

I always thought Dress Barn was a “granny” store, but was desperate to find an outfit before I went to L.A. in August and decided to give it a try. I was surprised to find some really cute pieces!
Erica Mueller 11.05.09 at 19:36: My mom loves dress barn. She doesn’t have one where she lives, but dad often has business trips and she’ll go along and sneak in a mall-visit if they’re near retail shops just so she can go to dress barn.

I’ve never been myself, but I think they have some really cute stuff!
Jackie 11.06.09 at 06:33: I am an email subscriber.
Dress Barn is my go-to store when I need something “nice” to wear. My last purchase there was for my daughter’s high school graduation. There is a Dress Barn in a strip mall near my home….very convenient to get too.
Peter S 11.06.09 at 06:55: I’m an email subscriber. I’ve actually never been inside a dress barn, although I’ve always been curious.
Kathleen 11.06.09 at 07:11: I’ve been in a Dress Barn a few times (not recently) and am certain I’ve bought something there, like a skirt.

The clutch is really pretty, and I’ve been looking for one to go with my bridesmaid dress for my brother’s wedding in December.

Subscriber
Angie 11.06.09 at 08:34: I LOVE the pic of you and Robin too! (Especially the Herringbone! classic!)

I’m a subscriber: pricousins at aol dot com

I haven’t been to Dress Barn in YEARS! I guess I’m finally at the age where I can shop there. hehe.
Zmama 11.06.09 at 09:48: Email subscriber! Love your pic in the hat:)
Roxy 11.06.09 at 10:20: email subscriber! Cute clutch. I’ve shopped at dress barn , but not sure I’ve bought anything.
Amy 11.06.09 at 10:21: Hi Katja! I have shopped in Dress Barn before. Last year around the holidays they had some really cute dresses for holiday parties. Next time I am out of town shopping I will have to go into the Dress Barn again.

Love the pic of you in this post.
Valerie 11.06.09 at 10:34: I have shopped at the Dress Barn in Connecticut many times over the years and I’m a subscriber of yours too Thanks!
Some Lucky Dog 11.06.09 at 20:11: Yes, I’ve shopped at Dress Barn! I’m a subscriber!

someluckydog at gmail dot com
Lori S 11.07.09 at 13:51: I am an email subscriber.

Thanks for the great giveaway.
desiree kelley 11.07.09 at 18:13: dress barn has great clothes
Amber G 11.07.09 at 20:08: I am a subscriber!
Lauralee Hensley 11.07.09 at 22:16: I subscribe. I left you my email address, and I have a Google Account too.
Kiara 11.07.09 at 22:48: I am an email subscriber.
austma7@aol.com
kathy dunaway 11.08.09 at 09:51: I subscribed
I have shopped at Dressbarn. I have 2 dresses and a coat that I love and wear all the time.
Thanks for the giveaway.
kats7960@gmail.com
Shilo Beedy 11.08.09 at 17:38: I subscribed via email and never shopped at dressbarn before

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Angela Bailey 11.09.09 at 05:29: I subscribe via email.
Monique Rizzo 11.09.09 at 15:34: I love dress barn. It is the only place I could find a last minute dress for my cousins wedding a couple years ago. Thanks for the chance.
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Randy Bailey 11.09.09 at 18:23: Email subscriber
Jody 11.11.09 at 19:21: I don’t need to win the clutch but I have been shopping at Dress Barn for years. Their items are hit or miss but when I find stuff I find a lot. I was just there and got two great sweaters. And that dress in the photo above has super cute back detail- a keyhole with a velvet ribbon.
Kathy Scott 11.12.09 at 09:13: Subscribed. Thanks for the chance.
Toni 11.12.09 at 09:57: I just recently found dressbarn and absolutely LOVE it! The styles are fashion forward yet classic and the prices are great value.
Alicia Breighner 11.12.09 at 10:55: I am a subscriber. I actually shop at the Dress Barn a lot. I love to wear a pair of jeans and hoody, but I do like to look nice a good bit as well. I have bought numerous sweaters and all my jeans from there. I love the way their stuff fits me and how there is always something else to coordinate with your outfit. The ladies in my local dress barn are crazy fun. They love to play dress up, and so do I although it means my total bill goes up too! And they love my one year old son. Daddy works a different shift, so he is stuck going with me!
Alicia Breighner 11.12.09 at 10:56: Oh, and I am only 24! Just goes to show, Dress Barn is not a granny store
Yvonne Lapre 11.12.09 at 12:53: I love, love, love dressbarn. They are the only place I can go to always find clothes that fit.
Susan C 11.13.09 at 23:17: I’m subscribed. I haven’t shopped at Dress Barn, but now that I have seen these cute items I definitely will!
smchester at gmail dot com
Ashley 11.17.09 at 08:08: i am a subscriber and i have never shopped at dress barn
Sharon A 11.21.09 at 10:52: I am an email subscriber. sharonaquilino (At) hotmail (dot )com
Ellen Ring 11.21.09 at 17:19: I’m a subscriber.
I’ve never shopped at Dress Barn.
Karen Gonyea 11.21.09 at 19:42: I love dress barn
Gayle Morgan 11.22.09 at 09:45: I am a subscriber and have shopped at Dress Barn before.
Benita G. 11.22.09 at 13:36: I’m an email subscriber, and I adore dress barn. So, my fingers are crossed.

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Jackee 11.23.09 at 21:23: I subscribed! I do shop at the Dress Barn!
sal williams 11.24.09 at 00:02: I love DressBarn – just got a great black&white print shift there.
I am a subscriber….love your stuff!
Thanks for a fine giveaway.
Angela Winesburg 11.24.09 at 00:58: I’m a subscriber, thanks for the chance!
Erma 11.24.09 at 11:27: I am a subscriber.
Jill Myrick 11.24.09 at 23:59: I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com
Lori Taube 11.25.09 at 00:29: Subscriber via email.

I have never been to a Dress Barn, but after seeing this blog I may just have to check it out once I have this baby. That cable dress is great!!

clctaube @ yahoo.com
chastidy 11.25.09 at 02:21: I subscribed
I have never been to Dressbarn but I win now
river 11.25.09 at 06:18: I subscribed; never have been to DressBarn
carol ~ 11.25.09 at 11:23: I am a subscriber.
I have NEVER shopped at Dress Barn. Guess I need to go check it out!
wendy wallach 11.25.09 at 16:10: I subscibe via email

madamerkf at aol dot com

I have never shopped at Dressbarn.
Deborah Anderson 11.25.09 at 18:00: I’m an email subscriber. tnshadylady @ gmail.com I love Dress Barn!!
john pratt 11.25.09 at 19:47: johnpratt@ecologyfund.net subscribed.
Veronica Garrett 11.25.09 at 23:06: I am a subscribed. I haven’t shopped at Dress Barn.
Heather C 11.25.09 at 23:30: I subscribed. Yes, I’ve shopped there. They have some cute stuff.
Gianna 11.25.09 at 23:55: I subscribed