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Notations was founded in 1979 and is based in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The brand is owned by Notations, Inc., and it is the company's most traditional label (alongside the contemporary NY Collection and the casual Baku). According to the brand's mission statement, its goal is to offer women a range of clothing that helps them feel their best. Notations strives to feature stylish designs at affordable prices. No matter what line garments are featured under, the brand also tries to ensure that its clothes are timeless and won't ever go out of style.

Quality is very important to Notations, and the brand's apparel can be distinguished by its top-notch fabrics and commitment to innovative styling. Representatives from the company frequently travel to Europe to experience the latest fashion trends firsthand, and their designs are often inspired by what they see abroad. In addition to maintaining a strong design team, Notations also has a reputation for always sourcing and using high-quality fabrics that are carefully vetted to ensure that customers only get the best of the best. The brand also highlights femininity by allowing women to discover and show off their own personal styles. Through its wholesale program, Notations provides moderately-priced women's apparel for many of the country's leading retailers.

Women's Merchandise

Products

Notations specializes in traditional women's apparel for all occasions. In tops, you can find blouses, button-down shirts, tunics, tees, tanks, sleeveless tops, and more. Many of these products feature different types of patterns and other embellishments. Sweaters, cardigans, and shrugs provide a little extra warmth, and you can find both open and close weaves. Most of the brand's jackets are on the lighter side, but they are designed to keep you warm while also complementing your outfit.

In dresses, you'll find lots of different cuts, including fit-and-flare dresses, empire dresses, sleeveless dresses, maxi dresses, shirtdresses, wraps, and more. The brand's skirts are also some of its most popular options, and they are available in styles like floral skirts, maxi skirts, and midi skirts. If you are in the market for clothes to wear to work, you can choose among suits and blazers. Notations' bottoms are mostly casual and perfect for lounging. Options include gauchos, palazzo pants, chinos, and more. Many of these garments also feature elastic waistbands for a more comfortable fit. Other categories are a little more limited, but you can find some shorts, vests, leggings, and even maternity clothes.

Swap.com's Rating of Notations

For more than three decades, Notations has been committed to manufacturing high-quality clothing for women. The brand's apparel sticks to fairly traditional cuts that tend to be flowing rather than form-fitting. It's easy, therefore, to look good in Notations clothing regardless of your body type. Since it skews a little more toward an older demographic, younger consumers might not immediately fall in love with the brand, but Notations offers some options to appeal to almost any taste. The clothes are also idea for buying via consignment because of the mission to avoid designs that are too "trendy" in favor of garments that won't go out of style. We give Notations 4 stars out of 5.