Banana Republic goes mod with third Mad Men line
When we told you about Banana Republic's third Mad Men collection last fall, we didn't know much beyond the inspiration for it: Don Draper's hip wife Megan.
Great news, Team Megan. The line debuted online and in stores last week. Pieces of it delightfully embody the retro chic style that I've come to expect from Banana's collaboration with the show.
Here's what I love: The patterned dresses with 3/4-length sleeves (the Peggy Knit Shift and the mod shirtdress). This timeless striped dress with a sexy open back. The Peggy ballet heel (fine, if it says Peggy, I will probably want it). The jewelry and geometric print silk scarves.
Here's where I'm meh: The wide assortment of shell tops and crew-neck tees. These gingham crop pants.
Here's why I'm sad: The prices, while typical of most BR stuff, are still pretty high for a Deal Diva. The dresses I like are $130 and $140. Even the underwhelming basic tops are $50 to $70. What? How? Sad.
Maybe, though, I can make it work. Let's see. I've got a $25 BR gift card. I could wait for a 40 percent off everything sale. These factors bring the Peggy shift dress to $53 (without counting tax). It's a cute dress, but I'm not sure it's worth it.
What do you think?
Not thrilled with these looks? The store is offering 40 percent off of this other stuff today.
Friendly reminder, super fans -- Mad Men returns April 7!
Deal Diva Katie
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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