As you already know, I am beyond thrilled about Birmingham’s new outlet mall, the Shops of Grand River.
(And, might I add, I should TOTALLY be nominated as it’s best customer since I’ve been there FOUR times since it opened two weeks ago).
One of those trips was for a blogger event at the new dressbarn.
Now I must admit, at first I was a bit leery, because my impression of dressbarn had always been a bit…matronly. However, I got on their website and looked around before I agreed to attend, and was really impressed with what I saw.
And when I arrived at their store, I was blown away!! My former impressions were exactly the opposite of what I found – their offerings were modern, hip, and young – and an added bonus of being quite affordable! I was totally wishing I could wear their clothes right now – but I’m sure I’ll need some clothes after Noah arrives, so I’ll definitely be going back.
But I took some pictures for you…
My favorite items were the beautifully tailored and detailed sweaters – they were magnificent!!
They also had some fabulous holiday looks:
And they offered some great (and very NON Mom-Dreaded-Long-Butt) jeans – these in particular were Seven7 Jeans:
I was able to find myself some awesome jewelry, so I didn’t walk away empty-handed, despite my pregnant belly:
But needless to say, I was very impressed and surprised by their beautiful clothes and accessories – dressbarn will definitely be in my shopping rotation!
So, if you’d like to go on a dressbarn shopping trip yourself, they gave me a $25 gift certificate to share with one of you! Simply comment on this post to enter.
You can earn up to four extra entries by:
- Like dressbarn on Facebook or Twitter
- Tweet, blog, OR Facebook about this giveaway
- Subscribe to OR Follow my blog
- Follow me on Twitter OR Facebook
(be sure to leave separate comments for your extra entries.)
Best of luck! This giveaway is open until Monday, November 22nd. The winner will be randomly selected and posted on my giveaway winners page on Tuesday, November 23rd.
And finally, as an added bonus, they gave me a coupon to share with all of you! Just click on the coupon and print it out for 20% savings on any regular priced item in-store!
Disclosure: I received a 10% discount on my purchases at the event, but no other compensation for hosting this giveaway. My opinions are always my own.
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Always can use clothes
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i love dressbarn, i sure could use a new dress for christmas!
Rachel you are always a good read!
Hi Rachel!
I would love it if you would include me in yoru giveaway. I too once thought of Dressbarn as matronly….but I had never been in one until a friend of mine insisted (Her fav store…and she always has cute clothes). I too am now a believer. I would LOVE to win! I need a new look.
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I love Dress Barn! I can shop for myself and my daughter in the same store!
I love dress barn!
I already follow your magnificent blog!
I’m a follower!
I already follow you on Twitter!
I follow you on Facebook!
As you know, I have been a long-time Dress Barn addict. Easily 95% of what I wear these days is from their store. And yes, their jewelry is AWESOME! And I love the way the jewelry selection always coordinates with their clothes, which makes my outfits look very pulled-together. I could never do that at other stores.
Do I get extra entries because I already follow Dress Barn on Twitter and Facebook? : )
I follow you.
I love shopping at Dress Barn!
Can’t wait to check out the Dress Barn at the new outlet mall! Thanks, Rachel!
I follow Dress Barn on Facebook.
I posted about this giveaway on my Facebook page.
I subscribe to your blog.
I Like’d your Facebook page.
I’m totally surprised at the clothes pictured. Apparently, they’ve got a new look. I’d love to check it out!
I “like” DB.
I posted about the giveaway on FB.
I follow your blog.
I follow you…in a non-creepy way…on FB.
I am “cracking” up over your long-butt post! Hysterical! Love the blog…
I haven’t been to a Dress Barn for a long time, and I was pleasantly surprised–I love those sweaters.
I also subscribe to your blog.
I had the same ideas, but obviously I have to change that!
I also follow your blog on google reader.
I love your new jewelry!
OK, I’m intrigued. I still thought of dressbarn as… erm, “matronly”. But, I’ve got a (not-so-toned-and) fabulous new post-baby body and am in need of said non-mom-butt jeans. I’ll take a look at dressbarn for sure.
Love the store Rach! Glad you could get yourself something ase well:)
Great giveaway! Thanks for hosting!
I follow you on Google Reader.
that long sleeved sweater is so stinking cute!!
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Haven’t been in a Dressbarn in years! Will check it out!
I have always had the same idea of Dress Barn, but this is a look I can get on board with!
I follow your blog!
Well I just love gift certificates!
I subscribe to your blog in my google feeder.
And I follow you on Twitter
I like Dressbarn.
I love Dress Barn.
I follow your blog
I follow you on facebook!
I love Dress Baen clothes AND jewelry. Bought two of my Mardi Gras dresses there.
Wow, I am impressed! Would love a gift certificate!
I also follow your blog!
I also follow you on fb!
I think we have this store, but I’ve never gone in there b/c I assumed, like you, that it was rather matronly. I mean “dressbarn” is not a very hip name. Good to hear that it has good stuff. I’ll have to try it out.
And I follow your blog.
And on FB
Okay, don’t count this one for the contest but I seriously just hit submit and up came a blank white page and all it said was:
You are posting comments too quickly. Slow down.
Lol. So funny!
okay….now I have to go check out dress barn…lol. would be awesome if I could go check it out with a gift card….
LOL. Thanks for another great contest!
I would love to be entered! Thanks!
I am a fan of DressBarn on fb
I am a fan of yours on fb
I always thought dressbarn was very “granny”…who knew they were so stylish now?
I’m a feed subscriber…
I follow you on twitter…
I’d love to use the gift certificate for a Christmas present, looks like they do have some great clothes!
I follow your blog!
thank you, thank you, thank you. Making comments was so difficult! And it’s great that I can comment on Dress Barn which is my absolute favorite place to shop! Only I can’t wear a lot of their stuff because I am extra large and lots of their clothes stop at large. And in their women’s section it seems to start at 1XL which is too big!. But I always find something! They just opened a brand new store right around the corner. i think my debit card is in trouble!
What a fun giveaway.
I went to their website and looked around. They have several tops I wouldn’t mind having!
Those sweaters are GORGEOUS! I love the capped sleeve sweater on the top. I have so many long sleeved tees that would go well underneath it. So cute!!
I love DressBarn because their clothes are actually cut for my figure! Although I wish they had a better name so I didn’t have to shop at a “barn.”
Following dressbarn on twitter (giantsis)
Following YOU on twitter (giantsis)
Wonderful clothing site! I love the Roses and Stripes Burnout T-Shirt.
Wow, I love those jeans. I didn’t know they had Seven jeans there!
Nice prize
Ooh! Love those sweaters! I’m going to have to add them to my regular shopping rotation, too!
I had the same impressions of Dress Barn, but would love to check it out! Thanks for the giveaway.
I am a follower.
Love our new Dress Barn.
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I have only been to Dressbarn once so far, but I loved their selection of clothes! I found several items I just had to have and at great prices!
Dress Barn has some really beautiful items I want
who knew dressbarn was so stinkin cute! Seriously – I need to go visit them!
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I was just at a Dress Barn a few weeks ago and was impressed with their styles at a reasonable price.
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love the gray sweater.
i am a blog follower
Liked Dressbarn on Facebook!
I also follow you on facebook…
And I am a blog follower!
Love the jeans and the sweaters… and the dresses… ok I love it all!
I would love to get some 7jeans!
I follow your blog!
I follow you on twitter!
cute tops! ente rme
Wow!! I am really impressed. I love the Holiday looks!
I shop at dress barn all the time. I love their clothes and I’ve bought jelwery there to.
I would love to get myself a nice dress sometime..
I have never been to Dress Barn, but I just looked and there’s one close to me!
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My, my, my! I love that gray sweater with the bow. Perfect for this time of year — just gorgeous! Thanks so much for the chance!
I like Dressbarn on Facebook (username: Les Cerises) and follow them on twitter (@whitechocolatec).
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/4800037737463808
I follow you on twitter already (@whitechocolatec) and on FB (Username: Les Cerises).
I’m subscribed to your RSS feed via Google Reader.
I just followed Dress Barn on the Twitters~
And of course I follow your blog
aaaand of course I also follow you on Facebook and Twitter!
I follow your blog and love dressbarn!
I follow you on FB also!
I love Dressbarn. They have great clothes.
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i loev dress barn for casuals in solds and prints, I like to get shirts there I can wear with jeans or under a blazer!
I need shirts so bad. Thank you for the giveaway!
I follow dress barn on twitter as MelodicMom
I follow you on twitter as MelodicMom
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I like the bow cardigan!
It looks like they have some great cloths.
I follow dressbarn on twitter.(terri142)
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I would love to win this. I really could use some new clothes
Thank you for the giveaway. There is a Dressbarn in town and I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never been there (yet!)
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I like shopping at dress barn. THey have good stuff from clothes to jewelry. I could put this to good use.
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I haven’t shopped at Dress Barn for years,it’s nice to hear that they still have cool clothes and deals.. now i’m looking forward to visiting soon!
Im a big fan of Dressbarn. Love how feminine everything is!
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I would be thrilled to win this great prize. Thanks for the chance.
I love Dressbarn, thanks for the chance!
Ive always been lucky finding great business clothes that travel well at Dressbarn.
Dressbarn always has good deals on clothes that fit me.
I’ve never heard of dressbarn before but I checked out their website and liked a lot of their stuff. I want this beautiful Metallic Filigree Scarf,
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Oh, I would love to win this because I am really in need of something new and special to wear over the Christmas holidays! I don’t have a big wardrobe, and have attended 2 baby showers in the last 2 weeks, and it was hard trying to make my few pieces of clothing look “different.” Haven’t been to Dress Barn in a while, but always liked their clothes. Thanks for the giveaway!
I could use a new sweater!
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I never thought of shopping at dress barn but after seeing your pictures I think it’s somewhere I’ll shop in the future.
I could use some new clothes!!
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I would love this for work clothes. suelee1998 @ gmail.com
Dress Barn always has some nice clothes.
I love shopping at Dressbarn and $25 ,00 would be helpful.
Thank you!
oh my, they have beautiful stuff! I hadn’t thought to go to their site but now I will.
I love shopping at the dress barn! I always find great deals. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I’m impressed! I have one nearby, but have not been in. I will have to.
Love Dressbarn
That black sweater is gorgeous!
The fashions from dressbarn you have posted look fabulous. I am going to check their website out.
I have never shopped there but looks like they have nice clothing!
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I’d like to win this to give to a friend for Christmas! She lives near a Dress Barn and is always raving about their clothes